Director, Digital and Programmatic – Pharma

dentsu Austria

. Set the strategic direction for assigned brands within the dentsu portfolio .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $114,425 - $152,662 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in programmatic and digital media strategy, with a strong focus on client relationship management and campaign performance enhancement. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior members, and drive innovation while managing operational standards and project timelines.

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Programmatic Technology ProficiencyDigital Media StrategyClient Relationship ManagementProject ManagementAnalytical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Programmatic AdvertisingDigital Media ChannelsCampaign ManagementData AnalysisFinancial PlanningCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsMathematical Skills

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationKnowledge SharingVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

DSPsAd ServersAd Verification PlatformsSSPsDMPsAnalytics DashboardsReporting DashboardsPlanning Platforms

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical Client ExperienceDigital Direct StrategyCampaign PerformanceOperational StandardsCross-Discipline Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the strategic direction for assigned brands within the dentsu portfolio
Oversee digital and programmatic team members supporting Carat, dentsuX, and iProspect
Oversee programmatic and digital direct strategy and lead tactical recommendations
Provide leadership to account teams and manage day-to-day activities or direct reports
Manage client relationships, priorities, and communication
Mentor junior team members through regular 1:1 meetings
Lead knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance campaign performance
Manage campaigns using DSPs, SSPs, digital direct publishers, ad servers, and ad verification partners
Enforce team operational standards and best practices
Set and manage timelines for team deliverables
Guide cross-discipline training for direct and programmatic campaigns
Drive innovation for assigned brands and manage monthly investment tracking and client revenue
Develop thought leadership, POVs, and shareable collateral

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience within the programmatic and digital industry
Experience working on a pharmaceutical client preferred
Strong experience across all digital media channels
Strong understanding of business concepts and client objectives
Consistent, exceptional project management
Excellent verbal and written communications, presentation, and analytical skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills
Proficiency in programmatic technology, platforms, and partner solutions, including DSPs, ad servers, ad verification platforms, planning/financial platforms, DMPs, analytics and reporting dashboards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidays per year
Paid sick and safe leave
Paid parental leave
Applicable state and local employee leave benefits