Director, Investment Management

Philadelphia, PA

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

The Director leads the team's Investment Management efforts by providing functional management and leadership to a team of Investment Supervisors, Senior Associates and Associates. You will oversee the daily team workload, plan and assign projects and adapt to the evolving needs of the marketplace. The goal for this role is to support client investment initiatives and help develop and maintain PHM partnerships. You will report to the VP or SVP Investment Management.

This is a hybrid role, requiring three days in-office each week. If you are contacted for an interview, your recruiter will discuss specifics with you, inclusive of any necessary reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Knowledge

  • Expert understanding of how the agency works and how jobs flow throughout
  • Expert understanding of client's business and goals
  • Experience translating client goals into media investment and management strategies
  • Expert understanding of the investment process
  • Expert understanding of the overall media marketplace and partner landscape
  • Experience with partnership opportunities, deals and terms
  • Experience with agency Terms + Conditions and media partner contracting process
  • Expert understanding of agency investment tools and partner invoice portals

 

Day-to-Day

  • Oversee the execution and delivery of all Investment Management team tasks and projects
  • Accountable for accuracy of buys placed in agency buying platform
  • Address partner contractual needs, such as IO notes, SOWs
  • Ensure best practices in investment process and efficiencies are implemented and operational
  • Drive POVs on new investment offerings, processes and technologies
  • Accountable for team's reconciliation of partner invoices
  • Responsible for Marketplace Position reporting
  • Responsible for accuracy of investment data reported to central team
  • Responsible for accurate investment closures of campaigns
  • Responsible for assignment and execution of ad hoc projects
  • Adhere to agency procedures (on-time and accurate time sheets, GDPs, 360 feedback)

 

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 shares knowledge with junior team members
  • Deliver constructive, relevant feedback to team
  • Manage relationships with important media partners and continue to develop working relationships with client contacts
  • Collaborate internally with leadership across capabilities and teams
  • Maintain relationships with main Groupe teams, such as ReSources and Business Operations
  • Navigate proper support for Investment systems and tools
  • Contribute to new business efforts

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of industry experience, with experience in media planning and/or buying
  • Pharmaceutical industry a plus
  • BA/BS
  • Knowledge of media investment systems and tools (Mediaocean, etc…)
  • Experience leading people and projects
  • Experience dealing with ambiguous and challenging situations
  • Exhibits professionalism, integrity, self-awareness, and an attitude of continuous improvement

#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.

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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

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

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