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About the role
- Associate Strategy Director at FWD People supporting strategic growth initiatives and developing strategic recommendations. Collaborating with teams to deepen strategy craft and deliver high-impact work.
Responsibilities
- Support strategic growth initiatives. Conduct research, synthesize insights, and contribute to strategic recommendations.
- Assist in designing and preparing workshops, and planning with increasing facilitation responsibility.
- Develop clear presentations that communicate insights, opportunities, and strategic directions.
- Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to help inform client strategies.
- Build a deep understanding of client businesses, audiences, challenges, and competitive landscapes.
- Apply systems thinking to help map brand architecture and customer journeys.
- Support client conversations by preparing materials and guiding clients through strategic processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with accounts, creative, and digital teams for insight-driven work.
- Contribute to new business efforts through research and early strategic framing.
- Help shape internal processes and bring new thinking into strategy.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, account planning, or a related discipline
- Strong analytical thinking and the ability to synthesize information into clear insights and recommendations
- Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience creating client-ready presentations and communicating ideas visually
- Curiosity, openness, and a desire to stretch into new industries and strategic frameworks
- Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment
- A positive, team-oriented approach
- Experience in Healthcare, BioTech, Diagnostics, or B2B is a plus
Benefits
- 25 days off per year + 16 paid holidays
- Matching 401(k)
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Paid maternity & paternity leave
- Home office setup
- Yearly team retreats
- Comprehensive professional development program including executive coaching
- Yearly professional development stipend
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