Media Planner

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities. Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem. Overview Real Chemistry is looking for a Media Planner to join our growing team! The Media Planner will operate as the primary planner across several brands and will work directly with department staff to develop innovative media campaigns that make an impact and achieve brand goals. This role involves collaboration with other departments within GTO as well as key external partners. This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or Lambertville—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. Responsibilities • Develop and execute media plans (including but not limited to video, social, display, audio, email, print, out of home) • Draft and issue RFPs to partners • Vet vendor proposals, lead vendor Q&A, negotiate online media placement and pricing with vendors • Assist with development of client presentation materials and presenting to clients • Create, send, and maintain vendor insertion orders / contracts • Create and maintain creative spec sheets; liaise with creative agency as needed • Code (UTMs), upload, and traffic campaigns • Deliver on reporting needs, including but not limited to data compilation and QA and data analysis and insight development • Optimize media placements – recommend strategic and tactical changes to maximize campaign performance • Manage media budgets including client and publisher invoicing, monthly and annual billing reconciliation, and building campaigns in Mediaocean/Prisma • Develop POVs on emerging media opportunities and trends • Maintain media publisher relationships and seek out new media opportunities • Research and compile competitive and media landscape data • Train Assistant Media Planners Qualifications • BS/BA required; Marketing/Advertising concentration preferred • Minimum one year of digital media planning experience required • Genuine interest in advertising and the health and wellness industry • Strong knowledge of activating digital media campaigns (e.g., trafficking, optimizations, pacing, building media plans, and billing) • Experience drafting and issuing RFPs, leading Q&A, and negotiating with vendors • Experience working within media and research tools, including Mediaocean/Prisma, Google Campaign Manager (GCM), comScore, Kantar, Google Analytics, etc. • Strong understanding of Microsoft tools (Excel, including pivot tables, Power Point, Outlook) • Pharmaceutical or Health/Wellness experience a plus Skills & Competencies • Demonstrates leadership skills, takes initiative, is proactive and self-motivated • Client service oriented • Strong interpersonal skills and team-player attitude • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills • Strong math skills • Strong communication skills, verbal & written • Excellent organizational and time management capabilities • Strict attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines • Committed to working in a diverse and inclusive environment and upholding GTO’s mission, vision, and values Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000 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 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 . We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com . At Real Chemistry, we believe we're at our best when we're connected. Our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in-person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible. Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. 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