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Director, Client Media Solutions

Real Chemistry · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
RemoteRemoteBusiness Development$100k–$145k/yrFull-time

What You’ll Do

  • Media Strategy & Planning
  • - Lead the development of media strategies and integrated plans across assigned healthcare clients, ensuring alignment to business goals and audience needs
  • - Support annual planning, campaign launches, investment allocation, and channel strategy development
  • - Translate audience insights, competitive landscape, and performance data into clear planning recommendations
  • - Execute audience-first omnichannel strategies across HCP, patient, caregiver, and consumer audiences
  • - Identify and recommend emerging media opportunities and innovations that enhance campaign effectiveness
  • Client Management
  • - Serve as a day-to-day strategic partner to client stakeholders, supporting ongoing planning and optimization conversations
  • - Present media plans, performance updates, and recommendations with clarity and confidence
  • - Build strong client relationships through reliable delivery, proactive communication, and problem solving
  • - Partner with account leadership to support organic growth opportunities within existing clients
  • Planning & Measurement
  • - Apply established planning frameworks and best practices across assigned accounts
  • - Support budget allocation, KPI development, and channel prioritization to drive results
  • - Partner with Analytics to implement measurement plans and translate performance into actionable insights
  • - Contribute to a test-and-learn approach that drives continuous optimization
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration
  • - Manage and mentor Managers and Associate Directors, providing guidance on planning execution and career development
  • - Provide day-to-day direction and oversight across projects and deliverables
  • - Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated delivery
  • - Contribute to a positive, accountable, and high-performing team environment
  • Business Support
  • - Support new business efforts through plan development, insights gathering, and pitch participation
  • - Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, process improvement, and media capability development

What You’ll Bring

  • Minimum 8 years of media strategy and planning experience, with healthcare, pharma, biotech, or regulated industry experience preferred
  • 2–4 years of team management experience with a track record of developing talent
  • Strong foundation in omnichannel media planning, audience strategy, and integrated communications
  • Understanding of healthcare media landscapes across HCP and consumer audiences
  • Experience developing media plans tied to performance metrics and business outcomes
  • Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
  • Comfortable presenting to clients and contributing to strategic discussions
  • Working knowledge of media measurement, attribution, and campaign performance analysis
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Pay Range

Pay Range: $100,000 - $145,000

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit program and perks tailored to your region
  • Free snacks to keep you running all day long
  • Generous holiday and paid time off
  • Options for private medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Savings for the future
  • Mental wellness coaching and support
  • Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning

About the Role

As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of media strategy and planning experience, with healthcare, pharma, biotech, or regulated industry experience preferred
  • 2–4 years of team management experience with a track record of developing talent
  • Strong foundation in omnichannel media planning, audience strategy, and integrated communications
  • Understanding of healthcare media landscapes across HCP and consumer audiences
  • Experience developing media plans tied to performance metrics and business outcomes
  • Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
  • Comfortable presenting to clients and contributing to strategic discussions
  • Working knowledge of media measurement, attribution, and campaign performance analysis
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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