【McCANN】Senior Strategy Director～Head of Strategy

勤務形態: 正社員

OUR GROUP: JAPANMcCANN GLOBALOmnicom

業務内容 / Description: Position OverviewMcCann Japan is seeking an exceptional Head of Strategy to lead and elevate our strategic offering across the agency while serving as a key member of the leadership team.This role will be responsible for driving best-in-class brand, communications, customer, and business strategy across local and global client portfolios.

As the senior strategic leader, you will shape the agency's strategic vision, foster a culture of creativity fueled by insight, and ensure that strategy remains at the heart of meaningful work that drives business growth.You will partner closely with clients, creative leadership, account management, media and activation specialists, as well as regional and global McCann Worldgroup teams to uncover opportunities, solve complex business challenges, and deliver transformative ideas that help brands play a meaningful role in people's lives.

As a member of the McCann Worldgroup Strategic Leadership Community, you will contribute to raising the standard of strategic excellence across the network while building and mentoring the next generation of strategists in Japan.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership・Lead the agency's strategic vision and planning function across key client accounts and new business opportunities.

・Develop integrated brand, communications, customer, and business strategies that drive measurable growth.・Translate complex business challenges into clear strategic opportunities and actionable recommendations.・Champion insight-driven creativity and ensure strategic rigor throughout the creative development process.

・Serve as a senior advisor to clients, building trusted partnerships and influencing marketing and business decisions.Insight, Research & Innovation・Lead discovery, research, analytics, and insight generation using quantitative and qualitative methodologies.・Identify cultural shifts, consumer behaviors, category dynamics, and emerging trends that create competitive advantage.

・Design and facilitate workshops, co-creation sessions, and strategic planning engagements with clients and agency teams.・Collaborate with internal research and analytics specialists to build long-term learning agendas and actionable insight frameworks.Creative & Integrated Planning・Oversee the development of strategic frameworks and creative briefs that inspire breakthrough work.

・Partner closely with Creative Leadership to shape ideas, campaigns, and brand experiences across all touchpoints.・Ensure consistency and effectiveness across brand, digital, social, CRM, commerce, activation, and media channels.・Provide strategic inspiration and thought leadership through relevant case studies, cultural observations, and market examples.

Leadership & Capability Building・Lead, mentor, and develop the agency's strategy team, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and excellence.・Establish strategic standards, tools, and best practices across the agency.・Contribute to talent development, succession planning, and capability building within the strategy discipline.

・Act as a visible leader within McCann Worldgroup's regional and global strategy communities.Business Growth・Play a leading role in new business development, pitches, and organic client growth initiatives.・Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and agency capabilities.・Partner with agency leadership to drive business performance and agency reputation.

応募資格: Qualifications Experience・12+ years of experience in strategic planning, brand strategy, communications planning, or integrated marketing strategy within leading creative, media, or integrated agencies.・Significant experience working with global and multinational brands.

・Experience across categories such as FMCG, Healthcare, Technology, Lifestyle, Retail, or Consumer Goods is highly desirable.・Proven track record of leading senior client relationships and influencing executive stakeholders.・Demonstrated success leading high-performing strategy teams and developing strategic talent.

・Experience contributing to business development and agency growth initiatives.Skills & Capabilities• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.• Deep understanding of consumer behavior, brand building, communications, and culture.• Strong research, insight generation, and analytical capabilities.

• Outstanding storytelling, presentation, and workshop facilitation skills.• Ability to connect business objectives with creative excellence.• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment.• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across multiple disciplines.

Personal Attributes• Naturally curious and intellectually driven.• Creative yet commercially grounded.• Courageous, collaborative, and generous leader.• Strong coach and mentor who develops talent through "teaching while doing."• Global perspective with deep appreciation for local market dynamics.

• Passionate about creating meaningful work that drives business impact.Language Requirements•Intermediate or higher level of proficiency in both Japanese and English (advanced to native-level proficiency is preferred)

勤務地: 東京都港区南青山1-1-1（最寄り駅：青山一丁目）働き方：ハイブリット（週4日出社、週1日在宅勤務可能）

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待遇について: 勤務時間：9：30～17：30 フレックス制度ありその他、手当等・健康保険組合・契約保養所・ミールバウチャー・福利厚生クラブ・確定給付年金・ベビーシッター割引・退職金制度休日休暇・週休2日制(土日)、祝日、年末年始(12月30日～1月4日)・年次有給休暇:勤務年数に応じ15日～・夏期休暇：5日 ※入社時期によって変動します・バースデー休暇：1日・特別休暇：慶弔休暇・永年勤続休暇・ボランティア休暇・育児休業制度・介護休業制度※試用期間あり（6ヶ月）