Director, Programmatic Media Strategy

Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid)

$206K/yr – $266K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the enterprise programmatic media strategy and governance, aligning data, identity, and AI-driven optimization with cross-brand objectives to deliver measurable outcomes.

  • Enterprise programmatic strategy, governance, and cross-brand activation, including consented first-party data.
  • Identity, data connectivity, and LiveRamp partnerships to enable compliant targeting and measurement.
  • Measurement, KPI alignment, and AI-enabled optimization with governance and executive-facing reporting.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own enterprise-wide programmatic media strategy across HCP and DTC, ensuring alignment with brand objectives, NBE/NBA priorities, and enterprise governance standards.
  • Define and enforce clear performance, data quality, transparency, and optimization expectations with media agencies, holding partners accountable for delivery and outcomes.
  • Establish and govern enterprise programmatic operating rhythms including QBRs, deep-dive performance reviews, joint business plans, innovation roadmaps, and executive readouts.
  • Serve as enterprise lead for the activation of consented first-party data (CRM, web, engagement signals) within programmatic media, ensuring compliant use for targeting, optimization, and measurement.
  • Act as primary liaison for LiveRamp, advising on identity resolution strategy, match rates, data connectivity, and cross-brand scalability.
  • Partner with Data, Analytics, and Platform teams to connect programmatic activation with Salesforce Data Cloud, NBE orchestration, and outcome measurement.
  • Guide use of audience signals for PLD reporting, NBA optimization, incrementality testing, and ROI validation.
  • Define success metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks across reach quality, attention, data fidelity, efficiency, and business outcomes—ensuring consistency across brands and partners.
  • Lead programmatic testing and optimization strategy, including: Audience and data signal experimentation; Supply path optimization (SPO); Outcome-based buying and bidding strategies; AI-enabled optimization, automation, and emerging buying models.
  • Evaluate how advances in AI, algorithmic decisioning, and predictive analytics should reshape Gilead’s programmatic operating model.
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Gilead Sciences

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At Gilead, we set – and achieve – bold ambitions to create a healthier world for all people. From our pioneering virology medicines to our growing impact in oncology, we're delivering innovations once thought impossible in medicine. Our focus goes beyond medicines, and we also strive to remedy health inequities and break down barriers to care. We empower our people to tackle these challenges, and we’re all united in our commitment to help millions of people live healthier lives.Social Media Guidelines: https://www.gilead.com/social-media-guidelines

Founded in 1987
San Mateo, California, USA
15K employees (773 in marketing)
74% recommend to a friend
80% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
651.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.1%
Direct
49.6%
Referral
16.3%
Social
0.9%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~14.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
617 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
17 years
Median Tenure
4.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
6

Funding

Total Funding
$4.4B
Last Raise
$3.5M
Post IPO Debt, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2024
    Post IPO Debt • $3.5M
  • Feb 2024
    Post IPO Equity • $210M
  • Sep 2023
    Post IPO Debt • $2B

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