Associate Director, Programmatic

Pennsylvania, USA (On-site)

$70K/yr – $140K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive programmatic media strategy and cross-channel execution for healthcare campaigns at senior level.

  • Own end-to-end programmatic planning and DSP-led execution (The Trade Desk, DV360).
  • Must-have: 5+ years managing programmatic campaigns with DSPs and data partners.
  • Standout: Leadership in team development, cross-functional collaboration, and industry presence.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of cutting-edge programmatic media strategies that deliver against client marketing goals.
  • Oversee planning and execution across platforms such as The Trade Desk, DV360, and others.
  • Act as a key contributor to cross-channel initiatives by partnering with SEM, SEO, Social, and traditional media teams.
  • Build and nurture relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders across media, analytics, ad ops, and finance.
  • Evaluate and evolve our programmatic technology stack and supplier partnerships.
  • Provide strategic thought leadership and represent CMI at industry events and forums.
  • Author and review POVs, case studies, and trend insights to establish CMI as a leader in healthcare programmatic media.
  • Recruit, mentor, and grow top talent within the programmatic team.
  • Continuously optimize internal processes for campaign management, reporting, and performance analysis.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience managing programmatic campaigns with DSPs (e.g., The Trade Desk, DV360), or equivalent SSP experience.
  • Deep expertise in the programmatic ecosystem, including publishers, platforms, and data partners.
  • Strong background in video, CTV, and audio a plus.
  • Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communicator—confident in presenting ideas, strategies, and results to clients and internal teams.
  • Proven team leader with experience developing and managing direct reports.
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups) and ability to interpret large data sets.
  • A passion for innovation and learning new technologies.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Analytics, or related field preferred
  • Healthcare/pharmaceutical media experience is a plus.

    Benefits

    • competitive benefits package
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    CMI Media Group

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    CMI Media Group, a WPP company, is a full-service media agency focused solely on health, wellness, and pharmaceutical marketing. CMI Media Group’s core offerings include Audience Strategy, Planning, Development, and Insights; Data and Analytics; Buying and Investment; and Direct Response and Customer Experience. As the leading media resource for the world’s top healthcare companies, CMI Media Group brings together leading technology, data, and talent to deliver seamless capabilities for clients. CMI Media Group has seven office locations across the US. To apply for a position within our teams visit https://www.cmimediagroup.com/careers

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