Director, Client Media Solutions

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Real Chemistry is seeking a Director, Client   Media Solutions   to join our growing team!

The Director, Client Media Solutions is a strategic leader responsible for developing audience-first media strategies across a portfolio of healthcare clients. This individual partners closely with internal teams and client stakeholders to deliver integrated planning, investment recommendations, and measurement approaches that support business objectives and drive performance.

The Director plays a key role in translating audience insights, market dynamics, and performance data into actionable media plans. They collaborate across Client Experience, Activation, Analytics, Creative, and Strategy teams to ensure alignment and consistency in planning. This role also contributes to strengthening planning processes, supporting team development, and advancing media capabilities across the organization.

This is a hybrid role based in any of our U.S. offices, including New York, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or Lambertville, or working remotely within the U.S., depending on team and business needs.

 

What You’ll Do

Media Strategy & Planning

Lead the development of media strategies and integrated plans across assigned healthcare clients, ensuring alignment to business goals and audience needs

Support annual planning, campaign launches, investment allocation, and channel strategy development

Translate audience insights, competitive landscape, and performance data into clear planning recommendations

Execute audience-first omnichannel strategies across HCP, patient, caregiver, and consumer audiences

Identify and recommend emerging media opportunities and innovations that enhance campaign effectiveness

Client Management

Serve as a day-to-day strategic partner to client stakeholders, supporting ongoing planning and optimization conversations

Present media plans, performance updates, and recommendations with clarity and confidence

Build strong client relationships through reliable delivery, proactive communication, and problem solving

Partner with account leadership to support organic growth opportunities within existing clients

Planning & Measurement

Apply established planning frameworks and best practices across assigned accounts

Support budget allocation, KPI development, and channel prioritization to drive results

Partner with Analytics to implement measurement plans and translate performance into actionable insights

Contribute to a test-and-learn approach that drives continuous optimization

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Manage and mentor Managers and Associate Directors, providing guidance on planning execution and career development

Provide day-to-day direction and oversight across projects and deliverables

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated delivery

Contribute to a positive, accountable, and high-performing team environment

Business Support

Support new business efforts through plan development, insights gathering, and pitch participation

Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, process improvement, and media capability development

This Role May Be a Good Fit If You Are

A strategic thinker who balances data with practicality

A strong executor who can turn strategy into actionable plans

A collaborative partner who builds trust with clients and colleagues

Organized and solutions-oriented, with attention to detail

Adaptable and comfortable navigating change

Motivated by Real Chemistry’s values: Best Together, Impact Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, and Accountability with an “I”

What You’ll Bring

Minimum 8 years of media strategy and planning experience, with healthcare, pharma, biotech, or regulated industry experience preferred

2–4 years of team management experience with a track record of developing talent

Strong foundation in omnichannel media planning, audience strategy, and integrated communications

Understanding of healthcare media landscapes across HCP and consumer audiences

Experience developing media plans tied to performance metrics and business outcomes

Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations

Comfortable presenting to clients and contributing to strategic discussions

Working knowledge of media measurement, attribution, and campaign performance analysis

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

 

Pay Range: $100,000 - $145,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.  Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.  Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile  here .

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.  Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at:  www.realchemistrybenefits.com .

Working with Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have  office locations  in cities in the US, UK, and Europe with many employees and clients that serve as hubs where and when they need us.   For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are also actively opening new office locations, so if one opens near you, our Real HART policy will apply. We are not looking for attendance for the sake of attendance but believe that the opportunity to coordinate in-office team meetings, 1:1 meetings with managers, taking advantage of on-site learning, and connecting with client partners is a critical to delivering on our purpose of making healthcare what it should be.   Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together – and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person – but also supports flexibility for our people.

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.

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