Barbara Patchefsky
New York City
Summary
Client service business leader with significant experience in relationship management and strategy development. Proven ability to drive impactful results through effective team collaboration and adaptability to evolving needs. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, project management, and delivering tailored solutions with unwavering reliability. Known for strong leadership, communication, and analytical abilities that consistently meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Client Director
Havas Health Network
01.2024 - Current
- Drive growth across major global client organizations by connecting network resources with brands, teams and markets.
- Lead launch brand for Sanofi.
- Serve as point-of-contact for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine and Novartis.
- Co-developed and drive creative excellence program with Novartis CMO, network integrators, and creative leaders.
- Led client strategy development, aligning brand goals with innovative healthcare solutions.
EVP, Client Service Director
Havas Health VX
NYC
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led agency vertical focused on oncology clients: Arvinas, Fosun, Ipsen, Novartis, Pfizer, & Sanofi. Grew businesses across Havas network to expand offerings and innovations: Gen AI, CX, Access, Clinical Trial Recruitment, Patient Voice, Creative Excellence, Sonic Branding, Information Design.
EVP, Group Account Director
Havas Health & You Wave
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Built a new agency focused on hematology & oncology. Led Novartis hematology work, agency business growth planning, and culture building. Grew Novartis account to include new brands across BU.
SVP, Account Director-Group Account Director
Havas Health & You Metro
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Led oncology brands across Pfizer portfolio growing business across lung cancer portfolio. Launched immuno-oncology drug with Pfizer and EMD Serono.
Client Service Partner
The Bloc
NYC
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Led agency businesses across Boehringer-Ingelheim, Celgene and Pfizer with a focus on respiratory and oncology. Led operations transformation and culture building initiatives.
- OTHER POSITIONS Account roles at Havas, Publicis and Omnicom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
New York University
New York CitySkills
- Business development
- Client service
- Team development
- Culture building
- Strategic brand planning
- Creative development
- Co-promote guru
- Relationship management
- Financial acumen
- Problem-solving
- People management
- Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Global Client Director
Havas Health Network
01.2024 - Current
EVP, Client Service Director
Havas Health VX
01.2022 - 01.2024
EVP, Group Account Director
Havas Health & You Wave
01.2018 - 01.2022
SVP, Account Director-Group Account Director
Havas Health & You Metro
01.2015 - 01.2018
Client Service Partner
The Bloc
01.2008 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
New York University
PERSONAL
Running in Central Park, eating around the boroughs, reading juicy memoirs, watching gripping documentaries, Philly!
RECENT RECOGNITIONS
Selected as Femme Forte 2025, executive leadership program for female Havas executives. Selected as NextGen Havas Leaders & participated in three multi-day leadership modules with global colleagues. Led Most Awarded Business focused on building community in sickle cell disease. Integrated Agency Businesses to ensure seamless merger and minimal client disruption. Recognized as Top Growth Driver for new business achieved without pitching.