Director, Media Planning - Oncology Specialization

Klick; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Director of Media Planning specializing in oncology. This pivotal role requires a strategic leader who can craft innovative media strategies tailored to the unique needs of cancer therapies. You will mentor teams, drive cross-channel media planning, and engage with clients to enhance their oncology marketing efforts. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on measurable results, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector. If you are passionate about digital health and oncology marketing, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in digital media planning, specializing in oncology.
• Expertise in digital channels like Display, Search, Social, and Video.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive oncology-focused media strategies.
• Lead development of oncology-specific media best practices.

Skills

Digital Media Planning

Oncology Marketing

Cross-Brand Leadership

Strategic Communication

Analytical Mindset

Client Advocacy

Mentorship

Media Innovation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

Advanced Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Healthcare Data Management Platforms

Ad-Serving Technologies

Digital Attribution Models

Job description

About Klick Health

Meet a different kind of workplace. Klick Health is an ecosystem of brilliant minds working to realize the full potential of their people and clients in life sciences since 1997. And we’re still growing fast, even after two decades. What does that mean for you? As Klick experiences exponential growth year-over-year, so do the people who help make it happen. Because we’re constantly evolving and changing, we invest in talent early and often, to develop future leaders at all levels. We’re one of the country’s Top 10 Great Workplaces, 10 Most Inspiring Cultures, Best Workplace for Innovators, Best Managed, and Fastest Growing. We know that career paths are seldom simple and straightforward. And that's an asset. If you feel like you'd be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply and take the first steps to starting your career journey at Klick!

Job Details

The Director, Media Planning with an oncology specialization at Klick Health is a senior leader responsible for defining and driving oncology-focused media strategies across multiple brands and client engagements. This pivotal role requires an expert in digital health and oncology marketing who can build long-term media roadmaps tailored to the unique needs of cancer therapies, patient journeys, and healthcare professionals. As a strategic advisor, you will work across internal teams and external clients to ensure all media solutions are visionary, measurable, and grounded in a deep understanding of oncology trends and regulations.

You will lead the development of oncology-specific media best practices, oversee cross-channel media planning for complex cancer brands, and cultivate strategic partnerships that enhance our ability to deliver exceptional results in this fast-evolving therapeutic area.

Key Accountabilities:

• Oncology Thought Leadership: Define long-term, forward-thinking media strategies that address the distinct needs of oncology patient populations, clinical pathways, and healthcare professional engagement.
• Strategic Vision and Roadmap Development: Create, communicate, and oversee the implementation of media roadmaps for oncology accounts, aligning with brand goals and market opportunities.
• Market Mastery: Maintain expertise on oncology treatment categories, competitive landscapes, clinical advancements, and digital media innovations relevant to cancer care marketing.
• Cross-Brand Leadership: Direct the media strategy across multiple oncology brands within client portfolios, ensuring consistency, synergy, and best-in-class media performance.
• Media Innovation: Identify and champion oncology-relevant emerging platforms, technologies, and tools (e.g., programmatic buying for oncology audiences, endemic cancer sites, patient advocacy partnerships).
• Process and Platform Excellence: Lead the development of media processes, tools, and templates that optimize efficiency, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance specific to oncology campaigns.
• Optimization and ROI Focus: Work closely with media planners, SEM experts, and the Analytics Practice to continually optimize oncology media programs and demonstrate quantifiable ROI.
• Client and Partner Advocacy: Act as a senior oncology media advisor to clients and cultivate high-value partnerships with oncology-specific publishers, data providers, and media platforms.
• Mentorship and Team Leadership: Mentor senior and mid-level media staff, providing strategic oversight and guidance to elevate the oncology media practice.

Skills and Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in digital media planning with significant specialization in oncology or pharmaceutical sectors.
• Deep knowledge of oncology-specific marketing challenges, regulatory considerations, and strategic communication needs for both DTC and HCP audiences.
• Demonstrated success in defining and implementing oncology-focused media roadmaps at a cross-brand or enterprise level.
• Expertise across all digital media channels (Display, Search, Social, Video, Programmatic) with a strong grasp of oncology-related platform opportunities and best practices.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior client stakeholders, particularly in highly regulated oncology contexts.
• Experience working with healthcare data management platforms, ad-serving technologies, and digital attribution models in the oncology space.
• Strong strategic and analytical mindset with an ability to translate oncology insights into actionable media strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills tailored for complex, technical oncology topics.
• Award-winning or industry-recognized contributions to oncology or healthcare media planning are a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years in digital media planning, with at least 4 years focused specifically on oncology brands or healthcare agency leadership.

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Klick is consciously creating a culture where everyone can thrive and grow in their careers. We believe that our best work comes from our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including Black people, Indigenous peoples, and other people of colour, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.

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