Director, Media Planning

Philadelphia, PA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own multi-brand media strategy by translating client goals into aligned channel roadmaps, governance, and measurable outcomes across regulated healthcare markets.

  • Define long-term media roadmaps aligned to client goals and measurable performance outcomes.
  • Lead cross-channel planning across Display, SEM, and SEO with analytics partners to optimize ROI.
  • Translate data and market signals into actionable recommendations to improve media effectiveness.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Define long-term media roadmaps for key accounts by aligning client business goals with channel strategy, platform selection, and measurable performance outcomes.
  • Lead cross-channel planning and optimization across Display, SEM, SEO, and emerging media solutions in partnership with media planners, search specialists, and analytics teams.
  • Guide implementation of media technologies, including ad serving, data management, reporting, and optimization workflows, to improve efficiency and consistency across programs.
  • Advise clients and internal stakeholders on pharmaceutical media trends, vendor capabilities, and regulatory considerations for HCP, patient, and broader healthcare stakeholder marketing.
  • Build relationships with publishers, platforms, and media partners to identify new opportunities, strengthen execution, and improve return on investment.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in digital media strategy, planning, or buying, including ownership of integrated media programs across Display, SEM, and SEO.
  • Demonstrated experience building and presenting strategic media recommendations to senior clients or cross-functional stakeholders, with clear examples of roadmap development or account growth.
  • Strong knowledge of digital media platforms, measurement approaches, and optimization practices, with hands-on experience improving campaign performance against defined KPIs.
  • Experience leading media strategy within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other regulated categories, including knowledge of compliance considerations and audience-specific planning.
  • Proven ability to translate data, channel performance, and market trends into actionable recommendations that improve media effectiveness and business results.

Preferred

  • Comfort and enthusiasm for using AI as a regular part of how work gets done.
  • Experience working with pharmaceutical marketing technologies, healthcare media vendors, and channel partners across patient and HCP campaigns.
  • Experience shaping account-level media vision across multiple brands, business units, or portfolios with a phased implementation approach.
  • Familiarity with emerging media approaches such as programmatic buying, native advertising, and data-driven audience activation.
  • Experience partnering with analytics teams to quantify media impact, demonstrate ROI, and support ongoing investment decisions.
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Klick Health is the world’s largest independent commercialization partner for life sciences. For over 25 years, Klick has been laser-focused on developing, launching, and supporting life sciences brands to maximize their full market potential as a core commercialization partner.Klick is opening offices in regional hubs and key markets to provide local support for our clients in countries outside of North America. These seven new offices are purpose-built to replicate the core components of our culture and values and be 100% dedicated to the pharma and life sciences business. We believe that when your people are the center of gravity, clients are the ultimate beneficiaries. Success, in its highest form, is always mutual. Our culture of kindness and high performance attracts innovators and leaders who care about doing the best work possible in an environment that supports their rapid growth.Together, we can turn any problem into a potentially life-changing opportunity.

Founded in 1997
Toronto, Ontario, CAN
1.9K employees (590 in marketing)
70% recommend to a friend
84% CEO approval

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Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.9K

Marketing Team

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363 (19% of company)
Median Career Experience
15.5 years
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4.8 years
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Private Equity, 5 months ago

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