FTC Global Business Director

About the work....
Scope: Global (60+ markets, ex-US)
Core Focus:

Global media strategy + end-to-end campaign ownership
Planning best practice + governance across markets
Vendor management + innovation POVs
Measurement, optimisation, and test & learn programmes

Strong multi-market planning experience
Deep digital + analytics understanding
Pharma/HCP experience preferred
Confident storyteller with senior stakeholder exposure

About the client.... Our Pfizer International (ex-US) account is headquartered in London and is a bespoke global operation within the Publicis Groupe network, single-minded in the mission to accelerate Pfizer's transformation to revolutionise how Pharma connects and engages with their consumers and HCPs - with an ambition of being viewed as a global marketing leader, not just in pharma.
About the team.... We have built this team drawing from the best talent across the Groupe to deliver cutting-edge expertise and diverse skills, acting as one integrated end-to-end operational model to serve advertising, marketing, production, digital experience, media, data intelligence, analytics, web, and social commerce - all supported by the scientific rigor pharma needs to deliver personalisation at scale in a compliant way.
About the role.... The FTC Planning Business Director, a mat cover role, sits within the Pfizer International Media Hub, leading end-to-end global media strategy, planning, and activation across 60+ markets, with a strong focus on driving best practice, campaign performance, and brand growth. The position requires a strategic, digitally grounded leader who can bridge global frameworks with local market execution while influencing stakeholders and elevating planning standards. Key success hinges on multi-market campaign ownership, data-led storytelling, and strong cross-functional collaboration across media, creative, and analytics teams., Zenith International offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You'll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:
Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).
Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.
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