Associate Director, Client Media Solutions

About the role

The Associate Director, Media Activation operates at the strategic intersection of data, creativity, and media execution within Real Chemistry's global healthcare communications ecosystem. This role owns the end-to-end management of integrated media campaigns, translating scientific insight and brand objectives into precise activation strategies that drive measurable client outcomes. The position requires independent leadership, where the hire will simultaneously act as a tactical operator, a people manager, and a trusted advisor to both internal stakeholders and external partners. Success in this role is defined by the ability to synthesize complex platform data into clear narratives, optimize campaigns in real time, and elevate the performance of the entire media team through coaching and process rigor. The individual will directly influence the quality of client deliverables and the efficiency of campaign execution, ensuring that every activation aligns with the overarching mission of transforming healthcare communication through innovation and evidence-based insights.

Key facts

What you'll do

Lead tactical strategy and planning for campaigns from a brief, ensuring alignment with client objectives and scientific accuracy.

Manage a team of Managers and Associates who work on the same accounts, providing direction, feedback, and performance development.

Serve as an experienced campaign manager who trains the team to build, QA, and activate campaigns within buying platforms according to best practices.

Attend meetings, status calls, and internal discussions on behalf of the account team to ensure clear communication between capabilities and client or brand needs.

Pull platform reporting, analyze performance data, and generate insights for analytics readouts and client deliverables.

Oversee monthly billing and actualization between vendor and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and processing of campaign activities.

Lead the planning process in collaboration with senior team members and the Integrated Media team to develop comprehensive media strategies.

Vet vendor offerings and capabilities on a frequent basis to ensure the team utilizes best-in-class technology and advanced tools for respective accounts.

Maintain consistent communication with vendor partners to facilitate smooth execution and address any operational issues promptly.

Provide timely updates to all campaign stakeholders, both internal and external, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout the campaign lifecycle.

Participate in client meetings and conversations when applicable, leveraging support from senior team members to convey insights and recommendations.

Support internal and external communications with team members and partners across multiple accounts, from responding to briefs to developing multi-channel plans.

Recommend measurement frameworks, oversee campaign launch and optimization, and lead results reporting to close the loop on performance.

Lead preparation of client-facing presentation slides summarizing campaign performance, optimizations, recommendations, and wrap-ups for stakeholder reviews.

Onboard and train Managers and Associates on account specifics, media buying platforms, and campaign management best practices to ensure consistent execution.

Requirements

You must possess and demonstrate the following hard requirements and eligibility criteria as defined by Real Chemistry.

Candidates must have prior digital media and campaign management experience within DSPs, Search Engines, and/or Paid Social ad managers.

Strong analytical capabilities and exceptional communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Hands-on experience with various media buying platforms and tools is required to perform effectively.

Collaboration across all agency teams including Integrated Media, Analytics, Strategy, Ad Operations, Creative, and others is mandatory.

A premium is placed on individuals who have managed campaigns across multiple buying channels and disciplines such as Programmatic, Paid Search, and Paid Social.

You must be wholly comfortable operating independently while managing your own workload, projects, and day-to-day tasks.

The ability to lead, coach, and develop junior team members is a core responsibility of this position.

You must be able to synthesize complex data sets into clear, actionable insights for both internal and external audiences.

Reliability, ownership, and a commitment to excellence in all deliverables are non-negotiable expectations.

Practical notes

The role is based in Remote

USA under an at-will employment arrangement as indicated in the source materials. No specific working hours are detailed in the source, and no travel or visa requirements are outlined beyond the remote location designation. Compensation details are not specified in the provided source content. The position involves interaction with multiple internal teams and external vendor partners, requiring frequent communication and coordination across time zones. You will be expected to participate in client meetings and contribute to strategic discussions when required, with support from senior team members. This position plays a critical role in the operational excellence of media activation, ensuring that campaigns are efficiently managed, insights are clearly communicated, and team capabilities are continuously strengthened through mentoring and process improvement.