Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isn’t just a job for us. We got into this field for different reasons, but we all stay for the same reason – to uncover insights, make meaningful connections, infuse creativity, and improve the patient experience by transforming healthcare through AI and ideas.
Real Chemistry creates the world around modern therapies with over 2,000 talented professionals, and for the last 20+ years has, carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, data & AI, and the people at the heart of it all. We work with the top 30 pharma and biotech companies and are built for uncommon collaboration—we believe we are best together, bring together experts from a wide range of disciplines collaborate without barriers under a single, unified mission: to transform what healthcare is to what it should be. This one-of-a-kind model allows us to work in a way that better reflects how people experience healthcare—all with the intent to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. But we can’t do it alone – you in?
Real Chemistry is looking for an Associate, Media Activation, Platforms & Partnerships to join our growing team!
This role is responsible for implementing, carrying out, and delivering digital media to meet client objectives. You’ll partner with activation specialists, planning & account teams and will learn to use your knowledge of digital media to support strategy development and delivery. You will learn to activate omni-channel, digital first marketing and advertising campaigns for our clients, using your capabilities in direct media buying, dynamic ad creative, personalization, performance insights, and integrated digital media programs.
This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. EST and CST working hours are preferred.
What you’ll do:
Activation
Take an active role in day-to-day management of paid media campaigns from conception to launch, with a focus on social media, programmatic and search channels
Manage media budgets and maintain accurate pacing documents towards client campaigns
Create reporting readouts to evaluate campaign performance and provide strategic recommendations for ongoing optimizations-- you’ll play a coordinating role in ensuring that strategic recommendations, deliverables, execution, and performance of paid media surpass client expectations Learn to build thoughtful, clear, concise decks that translate business objectives and strategies into tangible media plans that achieve client goals
Demonstrate a passion for healthcare, digital and communications to help spot opportunities for the client to achieve greater success for their business and brand, reach a broader audience and use all the tools at their disposal
Coordinate RFP/RFI with vendors and in support of business development opportunities to drive growth
Run multiple client engagements of varying sizes in a fast-paced environment, within the health/wellness/pharma industry and be part of an internal ecosystem that provides clients with digital expertise and innovation
Operations
Work cross-functionally alongside relevant stakeholders to push projects forward and ensure timely delivery of client requests
Ability to set-up, implement and activate media while partnering with media ops and internal stakeholders
Provide proactive recommendations on research findings, campaign results, industry trends and innovation, competitive pressures to keep clients informed and manage programs upon best practices of direct media buys
Serve as the first line escalation point for execution and project challenges, applying technical skills to problem solve and keep projects timely and on-budget
Handle requests promptly to keep campaign activation and execution agile, forward-thinking and fast
Troubleshoot, in partnership with ops and analytics teams, to test and QA campaigns and reporting
Lead campaigns across multiple vendors and platforms and show eagerness to learn new platforms (i.e. The Trade Desk, GoogleAds, PulsePoint, Facebook, etc.)
Ability to understand important metrics and apply data and analytics to advise buying strategies and campaign management approach
Build close partnerships with media partners and understand the ecosystem from demand, supply, verification, measurement etc.
This position is a perfect fit for you if:
A builder – someone who wants to learn how to lay the framework for implementation, guiding delivery and client expectations too!
An architect who looks beyond the foundation to connect dots for program optimization
A rising omni-channel activator who wants to delve into learning and leading all media practices (direct buys, paid search, social, programmatic) and who understands personalization and stays ahead of trends and tech within the industry
A cool cucumber – who understands how to operate successfully and offset the pressure associated with tight deadlines and quick turnaround times, while remaining a solutions-oriented partner
A DOER – you don’t wait for someone else to fix things. You think strategically about problems and offer recommendations to relevant parties as to how best avoid setbacks and snags
What you should have:
0-2 years of experience in a media or marketing role
Preference to buy-side experience, but sell side is a plus too
Preference for experience in pharma/healthcare industry, but not required
General understanding of the digital media ecosystem
Exceptional project management skills: demonstrated ability to perform under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritize and manage detailed budgets
Ability to timely complete deliverables with a sense of client service orientation
Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal including ability to connect with managers and clients when challenges arise
Ability to build relationships with internal teams
Work related diversity, equity and inclusion involvement a plus
Pay Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 + overtime
This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.
Working with Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have office locations in cities in the US and Europe with many employees and clients that serve as hubs where and when they need us. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are not looking for attendance for the sake of attendance but believe that the opportunity to coordinate in-office team meetings, 1:1 meetings with managers, taking advantage of on-site learning, and connecting with client partners is a critical to delivering on our purpose of making healthcare what it should be. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together – and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person – but also supports flexibility for our people.
Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including options for medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401k match, and flexible PTO. Other perks include student loan debt contributions, mental wellness coaching and support, and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Additional benefits for those just starting or continuing with their family building journey include access to enhanced fertility support, Bright Horizons family support programs, as well as expanded paid leave for new parents including personalized coaching support through Your 4th Trimester ®. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com
Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.
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