Director, Media Planning

USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive a cross‑channel, data‑driven pharmaceutical media strategy across launch and lifecycle with budget ownership and senior‑stakeholder influence.

  • Must-have: 8+ years in pharma media planning (HCP + DTC) with FDA/MLR fluency
  • Standout: Proven client‑facing leadership and cross‑functional collaboration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own media strategy across launch readiness and lifecycle management, translating brand goals into clear, actionable plans
  • Define channel roles, audience approaches, and investment frameworks that drive engagement, adoption, and Rx lift
  • Bring a strong point of view rooted in data, experience, and market understanding
  • Lead integrated planning across digital and traditional channels
  • Ensure media plans reflect the full patient and HCP journey, not siloed tactics
  • Serve as a trusted advisor
  • Present media strategy with confidence, clarity, and conviction
  • Partner with activation, strategy, client services, and project management teams for alignment and impact
  • Set a high bar for strategic thinking, rigor, and accountability
  • Oversee external media partners to ensure quality and on-strategy execution

Requirements

  • 8+ years of media planning experience, with deep pharma expertise (HCP + DTC)
  • Strong media agency background with proven client-facing leadership
  • Fluency in MLR/FDA requirements and pharma media realities
  • Expertise across digital channels, data partners and media research tools
  • Clear, confident communicator who can influence senior stakeholders
  • Bachelor’s degree required, MBA a plus
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      Underscore Marketing

      Underscore was founded in 2002 and is a worldwide strategic media company providing marketing solutions by an integrated team of cross-media specialists. Our leadership team is deeply rooted in the industry and has been recognized by Inc. 500, KPMG, Pharma360, MM&M, and more for its innovation and success in delivering strong media results for clients.We focus on providing accountable solutions for clients primarily in the health & wellness, healthcare, and pharma space. We focus on making advertising media simple for marketers and maximizing Return on Marketing Investment (ROMI) by combining the latest in ad technology with human-led insight. We're passionate about our craft and we want people to know the value we bring to their business.

      Founded in 2002
      New York, New York, USA
      85 employees (29 in marketing)

      Traffic Signals

      Monthly Visitors
      1.4K
      Monthly Google Ads Budget
      $2.3K
      Traffic Source Mix
      Search
      24.4%
      Direct
      54.7%
      Referral
      6.6%
      Social
      12.7%
      Paid
      1.3%

      Headcount Trend

      Current headcount: ~86

      Marketing Team

      Marketing Team Size
      28 (33% of company)