Director, Client Media Solutions

Director, Client Media Solutions

Remote - USA

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

The Director, Client Media Solutions is a strategic leader responsible for developing audience-first media strategies across a portfolio of healthcare clients. This individual partners closely with internal teams and client stakeholders to deliver integrated planning, investment recommendations, and measurement approaches that support business objectives and drive performance.

The Director plays a key role in translating audience insights, market dynamics, and performance data into actionable media plans. They collaborate across Client Experience, Activation, Analytics, Creative, and Strategy teams to ensure alignment and consistency in planning. This role also contributes to strengthening planning processes, supporting team development, and advancing media capabilities across the organization.

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

This Role May Be a Good Fit If You Are

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”

What You’ll Bring

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 - $140,000

The anticipated salary range for this position is listed above. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and internal parity.