Media Supervisor

Merkley + Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Merkley+Partners is seeking a Media Supervisor with proven pharmaceutical media experience to lead omnichannel planning and execution for a healthcare client. You will oversee strategy, planning, and activation across DTC and HCP initiatives in a fast-paced, integrated environment.

In this role, you will mentor planners, collaborate with internal and client teams, and ensure campaigns comply with FDA regulations while delivering clear insights and optimization opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pharma media experience is required with DTC and HCP planning.
• Knowledge of regulatory considerations in healthcare media.
• Ability to translate insights into media strategies and recommendations.
• Experience communicating results to clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead media strategy, planning, and activation for pharmaceutical clients across channels.
• Ensure alignment with brand objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop omnichannel media plans spanning digital, TV, paid social, and programmatic.
• Collaborate with teams to translate business objectives into data-informed strategies.
• Interpret performance data and market research to optimize campaigns.

Skills

Pharma media

DTC planning

HCP planning

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Prisma

DCM

Nielsen

IQVIA

Veeva

Job description

Media Supervisor – Pharma Focus

Agency

M+P

Job Function

Media

Job Subfunction

Media Planning and Buying

Job Description

Media Supervisor Job Description

Media Supervisor – Pharma Focus

Location

New York City (Hybrid schedule, in-office 3x/week)

Company

Merkley+Partners

Summary

Merkley+Partners is looking for a Media Supervisor with proven pharmaceutical media experience to join our growing team. This individual will lead omnichannel planning and execution for a healthcare client across DTC and/or HCP efforts. This is a high-visibility role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, integrated environment and is comfortable navigating both performance and compliance-driven planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead media strategy, planning, and activation for pharmaceutical clients, ensuring
• alignment with brand objectives, regulatory requirements, and target audience behaviors.
• Develop omnichannel media plans spanning digital, traditional, programmatic, search, social, endemic, and non-personal promotion channels.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to translate business objectives into clear, data-informed media strategies.
• Interpret media performance and market research to deliver insightful reporting and optimization recommendations.
• Maintain awareness of pharma-specific considerations, including FDA compliance, audience segmentation, and platform regulations.
• Manage and mentor planners and assistant planners, fostering team growth and quality of work.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, media vendors, and cross-functional agency teams.

Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical media experience is required, including familiarity with DTC and HCP planning and execution.
• Understanding of compliance processes, target list execution, patient journeys, and regulatory considerations in healthcare media.
• Strong fluency across media platforms including linear TV, CTV, digital display, paid social, SEM, and endemic platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to use data and insights to drive media decisions and communicate results clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead client conversations and present strategic recommendations.
• Passion for staying up to date on the evolving media landscape, particularly within healthcare and consumer marketing.
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

Professional Experience & Tools

• 3+ years of experience in media planning/buying.
• Strong command of media tools and platforms: Prisma, DCM, Media Tools, Nielsen, ComScore, Pathmatics, and pharma-specific tools like Crossix, IQVIA, Veeva, or Swoop.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Note

This job description outlines the core responsibilities and requirements for the role. Duties may evolve based on business needs.

90,000-100,000

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90,000-100,000