Deerfield Group · 2 days ago
Senior Leader - Media Platforms
Deerfield Group is a marketing and communications partner specializing in healthcare. They are seeking an experienced leader for their Media Platforms team to oversee the integration of digital and programmatic media technologies into client campaigns while driving measurable results.
Responsibilities
Define and oversee the agency's strategy for leveraging digital and programmatic media platforms (e.g., Deep Intent, DV360, Google Ads, The Trade Desk, and social ad managers)
Identify and implement emerging technologies and tools that optimize the planning, execution, and tracking of omnichannel healthcare marketing campaigns
Serve as the subject matter expert on ad tech platforms and industry trends, ensuring the agency remains on the cutting edge of digital advertising innovation
Collaborate with leadership to align platform strategies with client business objectives, audience needs, and marketing goals
Guide the execution of media strategies by ensuring proper platform setup, configuration, audience targeting, and measurement frameworks
Oversee campaign optimization on programmatic, paid search, paid social, and other media channels to achieve client KPIs such as engagement, lead generation, or conversions
Troubleshoot technical issues on media platforms and provide actionable solutions to ensure campaigns run smoothly
Monitor campaign performance metrics and train teams on how to effectively use platforms to analyze and optimize campaign results
Lead, mentor, and train a team of media buyers, analysts, and strategists to maximize the effective use of media platforms
Foster a culture of continuous learning by hosting training sessions, coaching team members, and providing hands-on support with new and existing tools
Oversee and optimize the team's workflow and platform usage to enhance productivity, reduce inefficiencies, and ensure compliance with healthcare marketing standards
Manage key vendor relationships with platform providers, such as ad tech partners, demand-side platforms (DSPs), and data providers
Negotiate platform contracts and service agreements to ensure cost efficiency and access to cutting-edge tools
Ensure all media efforts remain compliant with healthcare industry regulations (e.g., FDA, OPDP, HIPAA) and informed by specific needs of healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patient-targeted campaigns
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Media, Communications, or a related field
8+ years of experience in digital media, advertising technology, and programmatic platforms, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role
Experience with healthcare-specific media platforms (e.g., Deep Intent, Pulsepoint, IQVIA, Swoop, Crossix)
Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with tools such as DV360, Google Ads, Social Ads Manager (Meta, LinkedIn, Reddit, TikTok, Pinterest, etc.), Healthcare DSPs and other healthcare-compliant digital platforms
Strong understanding of healthcare-specific advertising requirements, including FDA guidelines, HIPAA compliance, and medical/legal/regulatory (MLR) processes
Proven success in building and optimizing ROI-focused media campaigns across a range of channels and platforms
Demonstrated ability to connect platform data to actionable insights that improve campaign performance
Expertise in audience targeting, segmentation, and data-driven campaign execution in compliance-heavy industries
Prior experience managing omnichannel media strategies across programmatic, paid search, paid social, CTV, audio and display channels
Knowledge of analytics and reporting tools such as Google Analytics, Tableau, Adobe Analytics, or similar platforms
Familiarity with APIs, data integration, or programmatic ecosystem components such as demand-side platforms (DSPs) and data management platforms (DMPs)
Company
Deerfield Group
Deerfield Group is united by a clear vision: we build markets, businesses, and brands in life sciences—and we do it with heart.
Funding
Current Stage
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