Programmatic Technical Trading Lead

EVERSANA INTOUCH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EVERSANA INTOUCH is seeking a Programmatic Campaign Optimization Leader to oversee DSP-based campaign optimizations, monitor performance, and drive data-driven decisions. You will collaborate with traders, marketers, and clients to translate complex analytics into actionable strategies.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years DSP experience, advanced SQL, and strong communication skills to support cross-functional teams in a fast-paced healthcare advertising environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required.
• 3+ years of hands-on DSP experience.
• Advanced SQL knowledge.
• Experience with Google tools such as Tag Manager, Analytics, Campaign Manager.
• Deep understanding of data analysis and programmatic advertising fundamentals.
• Knowledge of identity resolution and data onboarding.
• Experience with pixel and tag implementation, QA and discrepancy troubleshooting.
• Ability to translate technical nuance into business language for clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Campaign Optimization Leadership - Oversee programmatic campaign optimizations and management; identify performance trends to inform optimizations.
• Trader & Supervisor Support - Support programmatic traders and supervisors with data-driven guidance.
• Performance Monitoring & Analytics - Monitor campaign performance and lead analytics reporting.
• Cross Platform QA - Use DSPs and analytics platforms to ensure tracking accuracy; lead discrepancy investigations.
• Data & Identity Strategy - Applied knowledge of identity resolution and data onboarding.
• Advanced Data Analysis - Use SQL to query and interpret large datasets for optimization decisions.
• Client Communication - Serve as programmatic contact translating technical details to business language.
• Mentorship - Mentor junior team members to grow programmatic trading skills.

Skills

DSP experience

Advanced SQL

Data analysis

Client communication

Mentorship

HIPAA/privacy awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education

Tools

Google Tag Manager

Google Analytics

Campaign Manager

LiveRamp

Job description

EVERSANA INTOUCH®is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first - and only - agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform through EVERSANA®. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients.
We get fired up when people talk about getting—and staying—healthy. That’s where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other.
We embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.

Job Description

• Campaign Optimization Leadership - Oversee programmatic campaign optimizations and management; identify performance trends to inform individual campaign and portfolio-wide optimizations.
• Trader & Supervisor Support - Support Programmatic Traders and Supervisors via consistent collaboration to ensure campaign success, applying a deep understanding of data analysis and programmatic advertising.
• Performance Monitoring & Analytics - Monitor and analyze campaign performance using data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of programmatic strategies and make data-driven decisions that return maximum performance; lead analytics reporting with optimizations made, additional insights and the context of those insights.
• Cross Platform QA - Leverage multiple DSPs and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Campaign Manager) to ensure setup and tracking is accurate. Lead discrepancy investigations and root-cause analysis across platforms.
• Data & Identity Strategy - Apply knowledge and experience around identity resolution and data onboarding to support compliant, privacy-safe audience activation.
• Advanced Data Analysis - Use advanced SQL knowledge to query, analyze and interpret large data sets in support of campaign and portfolio optimization decisions.
• Client Communication - Serve as a programmatic point of contact for clients, translating technical nuance into business language.
• Mentorship - Mentor junior team members to build their programmatic trading acumen.
• Documentation & Process Standardization - Maintain detailed documentation of tagging instructions, implementation status, QA results and technical workflows to ensure transparency for internal teams and clients.
• Regulatory & Compliance - Ensure tagging, pixel implementation and data collection/onboarding practices comply with HIPAA, FDA/OPDP guidance and platform-specific healthcare advertising policies; safeguard against inadvertent collection of protected health information (PHI) in campaign tracking.
• Innovation & Emerging Technology - Evaluate new ad tech and data partners and contribute to testing frameworks for onboarding new integrations; stay current on identity resolution,cookieless tracking, and privacy-safe measurement alternatives.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education plus professional experience required.
• 3+ years of hands-on-keyboard DSP experience.
• Advanced SQL knowledge.
• Experience with Google tools such as Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Campaign Manager, etc.
• Deep understanding of data analysis and programmatic advertising fundamentals.
• Knowledge and experience around identity resolution and data onboarding.
• Experience with pixel and tag implementation, QA and discrepancy troubleshooting.
• Ability to identify performance trends and translate them into individual campaign and portfolio-wide optimizations.
• Ability to translate technical nuance into clear business language for clients and internal teams.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA and data-privacy considerations as they relate to HCP and DTC/patient audience data collection and tracking.
• Basic understanding of the Medical, Legal and Regulatory (MLR) review process and FDA/OPDP promotional guidance as applied to programmatic media.
• Strong analytical, communication and mentorship skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to documentation and process rigor.
• Ability to manage multiple technical workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience within a pharmaceutical or healthcare marketing agency.
• Experience with healthcare-specific DSPs and data partners (e.g., DeepIntent, Doceree, PulsePoint).
• Familiarity with identity resolution and data-onboarding platforms (e.g., LiveRamp, clean rooms, CDPs).
• Experience evaluating and onboarding new ad tech and data partners, including building testing frameworks for new integrations.
• Relevant platform certifications (e.g., The Trade Desk EDGE Academy, Google DV360/CM360, Google Analytics/GA4, IAB/programmatic certifications).
• Experience with third-party verification tools (e.g., DoubleVerify, IAS, MOAT).
• Familiarity with privacy-safe measurement alternatives (e.g., Privacy Sandbox, Unified ID 2.0, clean-room approaches).

Additional Information

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded

I act with the patient's best interest in mind.

Client Delight

I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action

I am empowered and empower others to act now.

Grow Talent

I own my development and invest in the development of others.

Win Together

I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters

I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.

Embrace Diversity

I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Always Innovate

I am bold and creative in everything I do.

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From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

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