About dentsu health 

Our health is the most important asset we have as human beings. It’s something that connects us all. The velocity of change in health is unlike any other time in our history. We are seeing technological advancements and a revolution in how we experience care every day and, as a result, the remit of established healthcare brands is evolving, and new players focused on lifestyle and wellness are emerging in the space. This new landscape requires a modern approach. Instead of offering a traditional agency of record approach, dentsu health provides solutions that can adapt quickly and effectively to meet client’s needs as the marketplace evolves.  

We partner with brands to achieve meaningful progress as a force for growth and good in health. We build strategies and capabilities around clients’ needs and partner to create a more accessible and equitable future of health. We deliver world-class solutions and services that unlock new opportunities for growth and transformation across the entire health journey. 

dentsu health, part of dentsu international (dentsu) is seeking a Sr. Manager/Supervisor of Health Media to join the growing dentsu health practice. The ideal candidate will play a lead role for media relationships with key dentsu health clients, collaborate with partner agencies, provide strategic media guidance to clients, establish and develop relationships with health media publishers, and ensure media programs meet client goals and KPIs. 

As part of the dentsu health team, the candidate will play a critical role in developing and scaling a more contemporary, agile health media offering for the healthcare marketplace. 

• Day to day management of a brand’s business throughout the entire strategic planning and implementation 

• Accountable for all client communication 

• Accountable for on-time, on-budget campaigns, and quality assurance of all ad placements. Drives the process. Oversees detail. Develops tactical plans. 

• Translate strategy statement into ideas and actions; expand communications planning influence beyond communications plans into orchestrated marketing tactics that deliver on stated goals using agreed to marketing and communications strategies 

• Develops cross channel request for proposals (RFPs), evaluates proposals, and finalizes buy recommendations. Negotiates best price for media space or time. Involved in core pricing negotiations. Buys negotiated media space, time, placement 

• Lead and/or support strategic positioning, segmentation initiatives, and holistic program planning and communications 

• Serve as the day-to-day lead for all activation processes, including but not limited to, Prisma setup, trafficking and creative QA 

• Transforms campaign metrics and market research into actionable customer insights, observations, and implications 

• Lead monthly financial operations, inclusive of client billing, actualizations & reconciliation 

• Work within the team to foster talent, teach & lead junior team members  

• Participate in new and organic growth opportunities 

• Contribute to the growth of dentsu health within the broader dentsu organization 

• 3+ years experience in media and brand management.  Preferred, but not required in the pharma/life sciences industry - Experience working in a highly regulated industry 

• Knowlege and experience with multi-channel marketing to DTC (direct to consumer) and HCP (healthcare professional) audiences including programmatic, search, POC (point of care), print, video, and social. Working knowledge of patient and professional media channels and partners 

• Working knowledge and experience with data-driven strategy and campaign development, measurement, and campaign optimization 

• Experience with multiple therapeutic/condition areas 

• Exceptional attention to detail and timelines 

• Experience with financial processes, billing, actualization, invoice reconciliation, media authorization development & Prisma skills 

• Willingness to learn from your Media Director and grow skills in client management & communication 

• Management experience preferred – managed a team of associate/junior planners, planners, as well as multiple contributors from specialty functions (e.g. search, programmatic, social, etc.) 

• Proven ability to interact with people at multiple levels in a matrixed and integrated organization, fostering strong cross functional teamwork and results 

• Strategic thinking ability with balanced analytical and creative approach to tactical planning 

• Experience successfully bringing together people from different disciplines, internal and external to achieve desired outcomes 

• A hands on, active manager who is able to lean into the work while developing junior talent. 

The anticipated salary range for this position is $78,000 - $137,500. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

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About dentsu international

Part of Dentsu Group, Dentsu International is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Dentsu International’s radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future.

Powered by 100% renewable energy, Dentsu International operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers.
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We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.