Director/Senior Director, Pharma/Healthcare

Simulmedia; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible paid time off (PTO)

Generous parental leave policies

Job summary

A leading advertising technology firm in New York seeks a dynamic Senior Director for Pharma/Healthcare. This role involves strategy, business development, and team leadership to expand the firm's presence in the sector. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in Pharma/Healthcare advertising, strong analytical skills, and proven client engagement abilities. The company offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $180,000 along with extensive employee benefits including fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Pharma/Healthcare advertising across linear TV, CTV, programmatic, or agency roles.
• Deep understanding of Pharma/Healthcare marketing, including drug approval and regulatory requirements.
• Proven success engaging directly with Pharma/Healthcare marketers and agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Navigate the Pharma Direct to Consumer landscape leveraging industry knowledge.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing sales team.
• Use established network to position and sell solutions to top Pharma advertisers.

Skills

Pharma/Healthcare advertising

Client Engagement

Sales Strategy

Analytical Skills

Technical Knowledge of CTV advertising

Job description

At Simulmedia, we’re transforming TV and premium video advertising through best-in-class data science, artificial intelligence, and innovative software. Our TV+™ platform enables advertisers to reach audiences across broadcast, cable, connected TV (CTV), and even video games—delivering campaigns with unmatched simplicity, transparency, and measurable impact.

For over 16 years, we’ve empowered brand marketers, agencies, and publishers to discover untapped audiences, build awareness, and drive action across the entire marketing funnel.

Now, we’re expanding our Pharma/Healthcare capabilities, using our proprietary viewership platform to precisely match patient populations and guarantee delivery of campaigns to the right audiences—accelerating responses and improving health outcomes.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and innovative Senior Director, Pharma/Healthcare to lead our efforts in this fast‑growing sector. You’ll be the category lead, driving strategy, business development, and team leadership as we scale our presence with leading Pharma/Healthcare brands and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Pharma Category Leadership: Navigate the Pharma Direct to Consumer landscape, leveraging deep industry knowledge to position Simulmedia’s unique solutions for Pharma/Healthcare clients.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high‑performing sales team, identifying key targets, driving client/agency meetings, managing pipeline, and representing Simulmedia at industry events.
• Sales Expertise: Use your established network and direct sales experience to position and sell data‑driven linear and CTV solutions to top Pharma/Healthcare advertisers and agencies.
• Value Proposition Articulation: Clearly communicate the “why” behind Simulmedia’s offerings to senior client and agency stakeholders, focusing on outcomes and business impact.
• Business Development: Actively prospect, contact, and develop new business accounts, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to expand our Pharma/Healthcare footprint.
• Client Consultation: Partner closely with clients and agencies to leverage Simulmedia’s tools for premium video advertising solutions that drive scalable renewals.
• Strategic Communication: Provide regular updates to sales leadership on team progress, category trends, and strategic insights.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years in Pharma/Healthcare advertising across linear TV, CTV, programmatic, or agency roles. Experience at data/measurement platforms a plus.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of Pharma/Healthcare marketing, including drug approval, regulatory requirements, and product launch processes. HCP marketing experience is a plus.
• Client Engagement: Proven success engaging directly with Pharma/Healthcare marketers and agency partners.
• Relationships: Established connections with decision‑makers at leading Pharma/Healthcare advertisers and agencies.
• Sales Strategy: Ability to translate Pharma/Healthcare marketing needs to develop go‑to‑market offerings.
• Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis capabilities and intellectual curiosity to understand client needs and media performance.
• Personal Attributes: Self‑motivated, outgoing, organized, and a strategic thinker with excellent social and presentation skills.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with programmatic CTV advertising is a strong plus.

Ready to help shape the future of Pharma/Healthcare advertising?

Apply today and join a team that’s redefining what’s possible in cross‑channel, data‑driven video advertising.

We're required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances of each case, but a reasonable estimate of the current base range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000. Note that this range is specific to national metro areas and that offers take into account a wide variety of potential factors considered in compensation, including but not limited to skill, qualifications, accomplishments, experience, credentials, and business needs. Simulmedia offers competitive pay relative to its peers plus a wide range of best‑in‑class, comprehensive, and inclusive employee benefits. To learn more, visit our Careers Website .

• Fully paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability and life‑insurance coverage for full‑time employees

○ Medical by UnitedHealthcare

○ Dental by Guardian

○ Vision by EyeMed

• Pre‑tax plans for medical flexible spending, dependent care and transit/parking
• Flexible paid time off (PTO)
• Sick time off
• Generous parental leave policies after a year of service
• Phone and Data reimbursement program
• Fully paid Citi Bike membership and helmet stipend with Seamless+ and Lyft Pink
• Pet‑friendly office
• Monthly happy hours, quarterly team building, plus tons of other fun events!
• Dedicated workshops for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Park Avenue office with 360‑degree views and fully stocked kitchens

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