Group Media Director

Company: EVERSANA INTOUCH
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Description EVERSANA INTOUCH® is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first – and only – agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform through EVERSANA®. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients. We get fired up when people talk about getting—and staying—healthy. That’s where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for one’s health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need. We embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. Job Description WHAT DOES A GROUP MEDIA DIRECTOR DO? The Group Media Director is responsible for developing and overseeing integrated media strategies that drive brand growth and performance across multiple media channels while complying with pharmaceutical industry regulations. This position combines strategic vision, deep platform expertise, and leadership skills to deliver innovative, data-driven media solutions for our pharmaceutical clients. This role possesses a strong understanding of patient and HCP engagement strategies, ensuring campaigns resonate with diverse audiences while adhering to strict compliance standards. They excel at balancing innovation with regulatory requirements, leveraging emerging technologies and data-driven insights to deliver impactful media solutions. Additionally, the role demands exceptional analytical and financial acumen to manage large-scale budgets effectively, optimize performance, and drive measurable business outcomes. We are seeking someone that understands and excels at executing the media process from planning through optimization, who can mentor and lead their media team through that process and is an expert in both on and offline media channels. Someone who can work closely with the Media VP, pulling through the strategic vision and direction into media planning and execution. Responsibilities Lead the development of integrated media strategies across digital, social, programmatic, and traditional channels. Oversee media planning and buying processes, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on media strategy. Manage vendor partnerships and negotiate contracts to secure optimal pricing and placements. Monitor campaign performance and provide actionable insights for optimization. Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and platform innovations. Mentor and develop a team of media planners and buyers, fostering a culture of positivity, collaboration and growth. Qualifications WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 10 years in media strategy and planning, with at least 3 years in pharmaceutical or healthcare advertising. Experience with syndicated planning and competitive intelligence tools (e.g., MRI/Simmons, Vivvix, Pathmatics, Nielsen, Comscore, Kantar) is preferred. Experience managing multiple accounts and campaigns. Fluency in Prisma and MediaOcean is required. Complete understanding of trafficking and third-party ad serving. Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude toward campaign execution and team collaboration. Additional Information OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS: Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind. Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results. Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now. Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others. Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results. Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue. Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect. Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do. Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA. EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers. EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time. From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at applicantsupport@eversana.com. Follow us on LinkedIn | Twitter

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