Director, Client Media Solutions

Real Chemistry

9h•$100,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Real Chemistry is seeking a Director, Client Media Solutions to lead audience-first media strategy across a portfolio of healthcare clients. The role partners with internal teams and client stakeholders to deliver integrated planning, investment recommendations, and measurement approaches that support business objectives and improve performance. The Director translates audience insights, market dynamics, and performance data into actionable media plans, collaborating across Client Experience, Activation, Analytics, Creative, and Strategy. The role also strengthens planning processes, supports team development, and advances media capabilities across the organization. This is a hybrid role based in a U.S. office—including New York, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or Lambertville—or remote within the U.S., depending on team and business needs. Real Chemistry’s workplace arrangements may vary according to role, location, and client needs. Employees within a one-hour commute of an office are expected to attend in person two days per week; employees without a nearby office may work remotely and attend periodic gatherings. The position includes managing and mentoring Managers and Associate Directors, providing day-to-day project direction, and contributing to new business efforts, internal knowledge sharing, process improvement, and media capability development. The posted annual salary range is $100,000–$140,000, with compensation determined by job-related factors. The company offers a comprehensive, regionally tailored benefits and perks package.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of media strategy and planning experience.
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.
Comfort presenting to clients and contributing to strategic discussions.
Working knowledge of media measurement, attribution, and campaign performance analysis.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated-industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead media strategies and integrated plans for assigned healthcare clients, aligning plans with 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 planning recommendations.
Execute audience-first omnichannel strategies for HCP, patient, caregiver, and consumer audiences.
Identify and recommend emerging media opportunities and innovations.
Serve as a day-to-day strategic partner to client stakeholders on planning and optimization.
Present media plans, performance updates, and recommendations to clients.
Build client relationships through reliable delivery, proactive communication, and problem solving.
Partner with account leadership to support organic growth opportunities within existing clients.
Apply established planning frameworks and best practices across assigned accounts.
Support budget allocation, KPI development, and channel prioritization.
Partner with Analytics on measurement plans and turn performance results into actionable insights.
Contribute to test-and-learn practices and continuous optimization.
Manage and mentor Managers and Associate Directors, supporting planning execution and career development.
Provide day-to-day direction and oversight across projects and deliverables.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated delivery.
Contribute to a positive, accountable, high-performing team environment.
Support new business efforts through plan development, insights gathering, and pitch participation.
Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, process improvement, and media capability development.