Associate Director, Partner Direct

Company description

PHM is the leading health media agency in the US. We are designed for—and dedicated to—delivering best‑class solutions that connect people with meaningful health and wellness solutions every day. Guided by our genuine passion for health and wellness, our work across the entire media ecosystem helps real patients navigate the most pivotal moments of their healthcare journeys.

While we have grown to be the No. 1 agency in our industry, at heart we’re still a startup. It’s that energy and spirit of innovation that allows us to create bold and meaningful “health media firsts” for our clients, and to do it all with #phmlove.

The Associate Director, Partner Direct will manage the daily tactical execution of media plans while developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external media partners. This role is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating multi‑channel media programs that align with client objectives. The ideal candidate will bring innovative thinking to healthcare media planning, fostering strategic partnerships and expanding marketplace expertise.

This position reports to the Director, Partner Direct
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• Lead the development and execution of innovative, multi‑channel healthcare media plans.
• Ensure all media recommendations align with broader client strategies and objectives.
• Oversee the daily execution of Partner Direct team tasks, ensuring adherence to timelines and deliverables.
• Lead tactical media plan presentations to internal and client teams.
• Conduct rate negotiations and secure optimal media placements.
• Develop POVs on emerging media partners and industry trends.

• Maintain a strong understanding of the agency’s workflow and internal processes.
• Develop deep knowledge of client business objectives and how they translate into media investment strategies.
• Stay informed about the evolving media marketplace, partnership opportunities, and deal structures.
• Navigate planning systems and tools to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.

• Provide mentorship, guidance, and delegation to team members, ensuring smooth operations.
• Manage team assignments, balancing workload and priorities effectively.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Offer clear, regular communication on client goals, project priorities, and success metrics.
• Provide actionable feedback to junior team members to support professional growth.
• Build strong working relationships with client contacts.
• Strengthen partnerships with key media vendors and internal Groupe teams, including APEX and PMX.
• Support new business initiatives as needed.

• 5+ years of experience in media planning and strategy
• Healthcare or pharmaceutical media experience preferred
• 2+ years of people management experience, including team development and mentorship
• 2+ years of experience across at least four media channels, such as:
• Digital (Endemic & Lifestyle)
• Video
• Print
• Out‑of‑Home (OOH)
• Healthcare Professionals (HCP) targeting
• Payer/Managed Markets

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

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Compensation Range: $111,000- $125,000. 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…