Associate Director, Direct To Patient Marketing

USA (Unknown)

$145K/yr – $175K/yrSenior Level9+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end multi-channel consumer marketing programs from planning through execution, with a focus on lifecycle journeys, measurement, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize patient engagement and conversion.

  • Lead multi-channel campaigns across paid, search, social, email, and in-person channels.
  • Drive lifecycle programs from education to treatment consideration, tracking performance at each stage.
  • Maintain the measurement framework and deliver leadership dashboards with actionable insights.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage the execution of multi-channel consumer marketing campaigns across paid media, search, display, social, email, and point-of-care channels, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Coordinate lifecycle and nurture program execution that guides patients from disease education through treatment consideration and conversion, tracking performance at each stage of the journey.
  • Maintain and report on the consumer marketing measurement framework, tracking KPIs across the patient journey and delivering regular performance dashboards and insights to leadership.
  • Support budget tracking, forecasting, and reconciliation across consumer marketing channels and agency partners to ensure fiscal accountability and optimize spend efficiency.
  • Manage day-to-day agency and vendor coordination, including creative briefing, timeline management, deliverable review, and ensuring alignment with brand and compliance standards.
  • Collaborate with Digital, IT, and Data teams to support marketing technology operations including systems, consent management, analytics tools, and marketing automation platforms.
  • Coordinate the operational execution of Zimmer Biomet’s celebrity ambassador and influencer campaigns, supporting integration into the broader marketing funnel and tracking engagement metrics.
  • Gather and synthesize patient insights, market research, and behavioral data to support audience segmentation, personalization initiatives, and campaign optimization recommendations.
  • Ensure all consumer-facing content and campaigns are routed through applicable regulatory and compliance review processes (e.g., FDA, HIPAA, GDPR) and maintain documentation accordingly.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Medical Education, Clinical, Legal, and Compliance teams to coordinate patient and provider communications and support market development initiatives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related experience, or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 9+ years of related experience required
  • Demonstrated experience in consumer marketing, digital marketing, or performance marketing for direct-to-patient, direct-to-consumer, or consumer healthcare marketing with the ability to execute multi-channel campaigns driving engagement, conversion, and measurable business outcomes required
  • Proficiency in marketing analytics, reporting tools, and data-driven campaign optimization across digital channels including media, web, CRM, and lifecycle marketing.
  • Working experience with marketing automation platforms, CRM/CDP systems, or related marketing technology tools.
  • Experience in MedTech, medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated healthcare industry preferred.
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree a plus.

Preferred

  • Consumer Marketing Execution: Solid expertise in direct-to-consumer/direct-to-patient campaign management with hands-on ability to execute multi-channel programs that drive engagement, conversion, and measurable outcomes.
  • Data Analysis & Performance Reporting: Strong analytical skills with the ability to track campaign KPIs, build performance dashboards, and translate data into actionable optimization recommendations.
  • Marketing Operations & Technology: Working proficiency in marketing automation platforms, CRM/CDP systems, and digital marketing tools with the ability to manage workflows and support process improvement.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Ability to build productive working relationships, coordinate across diverse stakeholders, and manage deliverables in a complex, matrixed organization.
  • Regulatory Awareness & Compliance: Foundational knowledge of healthcare marketing regulations (e.g., FDA, HIPAA, GDPR) and familiarity with medical-legal-regulatory review processes in a MedTech or life sciences environment.
  • Communication & Project Management: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintain attention to detail, and deliver clear status updates to leadership.
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Zimmer Biomet

3.7 Glassdoor

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader with a comprehensive portfolio designed to maximize mobility and improve health. We advance our mission to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for patients around the world with our innovative products and suite of integrated digital and robotic technologies leverage data, data analytics and artificial intelligence. Founded in 1927 and based in Warsaw, Zimmer Biomet has operations in more than 25 countries and sales in more than 100 countries. We maintain world-class scientific facilities and resources and collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers around the world. Awards and Recognitions •Forbes Best-in-State Employers in Indiana (2020 and 2021)•Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies (2021)•Military Friendly Employer by VIQTORY (2019 and 2020)•Best Employer Award: China (2011-2021)•Great Place to Work: Brazil (2021)•Indiana Manufacturers Association Manufacturing Excellence Awards (2020)•ComputerWorld’s "Best Places to Work in IT" (2018-2020)•Forbes Global 2000 (2020 and 2021)•Fortune 500 List (2020 and 2021)

Founded in 1981
Warsaw, Indiana, USA
19K employees (601 in marketing)
68% recommend to a friend
69% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
263.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$9.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.6%
Direct
42.3%
Referral
7%
Social
4.3%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~18.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
415 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
17 years
Median Tenure
11.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$2.8B
Last Raise
$1.8B
Post IPO Debt, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Feb 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $1.8B
  • Dec 2016
    Post IPO Debt • $1B

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