Group Director, Paid Search

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Group Director leading and scaling Paid Search capability at Real Chemistry. Responsible for strategy, execution and performance in healthcare paid search campaigns.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the senior Paid Search lead across assigned accounts, owning channel strategy, investment approach, testing roadmaps, and performance outcomes
  • Translate brand objectives into actionable paid search strategies aligned to broader omnichannel journeys across HCP and DTC audiences
  • Guide clients through recommendations, measurement frameworks, optimization decisions, and performance storytelling
  • Ensure all campaigns meet healthcare compliance standards in partnership with cross-functional teams
  • Establish best practices for paid search activation, including pacing, optimization, QA, and reporting
  • Partner with analytics and strategy teams to define KPIs, measurement approaches, and learning agendas
  • Identify performance drivers and optimization opportunities, adjusting plans to deliver strong results
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Paid Search team, building capability and bench strength
  • Create scalable processes and playbooks specific to paid search, including governance models and quality standards
  • Drive strong collaboration across RC Media, ensuring paid search is effectively integrated with strategy, analytics, planning, and creative
  • Champion innovation across paid search platforms and tools, including AI-driven optimization, automation, and audience strategies
  • Support new business and organic growth through insight-led paid search strategies
  • Stay ahead of trends shaping paid search and healthcare media, including privacy changes, platform evolution, and targeting shifts
  • Explore emerging AI and LLM-driven search environments and integrate new self-serve platforms into the paid search offering

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in performance media within an agency environment, with deep specialization in paid search
  • Experience supporting pharma, biotech, or life sciences clients, with a strong understanding of regulatory considerations
  • Expertise in paid search strategy and activation across major platforms
  • Ability to connect paid search to broader omnichannel strategies
  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams
  • Strong client presence with the ability to influence and communicate with senior stakeholders
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Experience working cross-functionally with strategy, analytics, and creative teams
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Benefits:

  • Generous holiday and paid time off
  • Private medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Mental wellness coaching and support
  • Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning
  • Free snacks in the office