Associate Director, Partner Direct Job Description

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Associate Director, Partner Direct

Publicis Groupe - New York, NY

Company Description

PHM is the leading health media agency in the US. We are designed for-and dedicated to-delivering 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 patients navigate the most important 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.

Job Description

Position Summary

Manage daily tactical plan needs. Develop relationships with internal & external media partners. Plan, direct & coordinate media programs for clients. The goal for this role is to develop innovative, multi-channel, healthcare media plans while fostering media partnerships to expand marketplace skills. You will report to the Director, Partner Direct.

Responsibilities

Knowledge

Strong understanding of how the agency works and how jobs flow throughout
Strong understanding of client's business and goals
Understanding of how client business objectives translate into media investment and management strategies
Strong understanding of the planning process
Strong understanding of the media marketplace and partner landscape
Firm understanding of partnership opportunities, deals and terms

Day-to-Day

Oversee the daily execution of Partner Direct team tasks
Lead media planning process - team adherence to timelines, ensure partner recommendations ladder up to media strategies
Lead tactical plan presentation with client teams
Lead rate negotiations
Develop POV's on new partners and media offerings

Internal + External Relationships

Develop talent, delegate, and ensure teams are working smoothly
Manage and prioritize team assignments
Provide clear, regular communication regarding client and project goals, prioritization, and measures of success to all partners
Foster a positive work environment
Provide expertise and share knowledge with junior team members
Deliver constructive, actionable feedback to team
Begin to develop working relationships with client contacts
Continue to develop relationships with important media partners
Collaborate internally with leadership across capabilities and teams
Continue to develop relationships with key Groupe teams, such as APEX and PMX
Navigate proper support for planning systems and tools
Contribute to new business efforts as needed

Qualifications

6+ years of experience
Pharma Experience Preferred
Expertise in 4+ channels, audiences, and campaign types:
Digital - Endemic/Lifestyle, Video, Print, OOH, HCP, Payer/Managed Markets
Experience writing presentations, creative briefs, summaries of industry news and POVs
Edit, proofreading and presentation skills
Client relationship skills and ability to think from a client's perspective

#LI-Hybrid

Additional Information

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.

Compensation Range: $73,500 - $115,500. 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 the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and we reserve the right to modify this pay range at any time.

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.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [redacted].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.