Director, Client Media Solutions

Real Chemistry; Lambertville (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday and paid time off

Private medical, dental, and vision plans

Access to LinkedIn Learning classes

Job summary

Real Chemistry is looking for a Director, Client Media Solutions to lead media strategies across healthcare clients. The role involves client management, team leadership, and developing effective campaign strategies.

The ideal candidate has at least 8 years in media strategy, strong team management skills, and a collaborative mindset. This position is hybrid, based in various U.S. locations or remote within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of media strategy and planning experience, ideally in healthcare.
• 2-4 years of team management experience.
• Strong foundation in omnichannel media planning and audience strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of media strategies and integrated plans.
• Manage and mentor junior team members.
• Serve as a strategic partner to client stakeholders.

Skills

Media strategy

Team management

Omnichannel media planning

Collaboration skills

Job description

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human‑centred creativity, and AI‑driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact‑obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Our culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.

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

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

Ideal Candidate

• 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”

Qualifications

• 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. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Compensation will be determined based on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location, in accordance with applicable law.

Benefits

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks tailored to your region. Benefits include generous holiday and paid time off, private medical, dental, and vision plans, support in saving for the future, mental wellness coaching, and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.

Remote Work Policy

We have office locations in cities in the U.S. employees who are within an hour of one of our offices are expected to attend the office two days per week either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. Outside of these offices, employees may work remotely but are expected to participate in quarterly collaboration, culture, and learning opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. 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. If you require accommodations throughout the interview process, please let your recruiter know.