Overview:
Communications Strategy Director
Omnicom Global Solutions, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Gurgaon, Pune IN
About Omnicom Global Solutions
Omnicom Global Solutions (OGS) is an integral part of Omnicom Group, a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and specialty firms deliver advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations, and other specialized communication solutions to over 5,000 clients across more than 70 countries.
OGS India serves as a key global capability center for Omnicom, enabling its agencies and group companies with scaled delivery, specialized expertise, and integrated solutions. Our capabilities span Media, Data & Analytics, Technology, MarTech, Commerce, Business Support Solutions, Creative Production, Healthcare, and Strategy & Insights.
With a workforce of over 7,000 professionals in India, OGS continues to expand its capabilities and global impact, supporting the evolving needs of clients and agencies. We are committed to building future-ready talent and delivering high-quality, outcome-driven solutions.
OGS India continues to expand its scale and capabilities through the integration of additional global operations, further strengthening its position as a strategic solutions engine for Omnicom.
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Role Overview:
The Communications Strategy Director will provide strategic communications planning, execution support, and account management across multiple key clients.
This position will work closely with the onshore Communications Lead and Sr Communications team members, with particular emphasis on maintaining and growing relationships with our largest retained accounts.
Responsibilities:
Roles & Responsibilities:
Client Portfolio (Primary Focus)
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Lead strategic communications planning for the brand portfolio which includes healthcare and pharma clients.
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Provide director-level communications support to ensure account retention and satisfaction
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Execute hot briefs
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Support global pitch initiatives and strategic communications
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Collaborate with Comms Lead on enterprise-level account oversight
Cross-Account Support
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Provide secondary strategic support across account portfolio as needed
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Contribute to GMI strategic initiatives and planning
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Support new business pitches and proposal development
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Participate in team-wide strategic planning and methodology development
Strategic Planning & Execution
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Develop comprehensive communications strategies aligned with client objectives
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Create strategic briefs, plans, and communications frameworks
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Manage project timelines, deliverables, and quality assurance
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Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape
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Collaborate with Comms Lead on account planning and resource allocation
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
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7+ years in communications planning, strategy, or related agency/inhouse experience
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Proven experience managing complex, multi-brand portfolios
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Strong strategic planning and campaign development expertise
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Experience with pharmaceutical, healthcare, or consumer goods brands (preferred)
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Project management and deadline-driven delivery capabilities
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to present strategic recommendations to senior leadership
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in OTC pharmaceutical or consumer health communications
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Global campaign coordination and multi-market strategy
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Digital/social media integra-on with traditional comms strategies
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Client relationship management and account stewardship
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Team leadership or mentoring experience
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Knowledge of healthcare compliance and marketing regulations
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Time zone coverage should support client communications and some onshore team collaboration
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Strong communication skills (written and verbal) required
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Reliability and accountability in project delivery
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Familiarity with project management tools and remote collaboration platforms
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Collaborative, client-focused team approach
