or apply directly on MERGE's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days MERGE's roles stay open a median of 26 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 79% of MERGE's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at MERGE
- low 7 stale, 7 reposted of 47 open
- Hiring momentum
- 68 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from MERGE's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for MERGE.
About this role
As the Director of Pharma Media at MERGE, you will lead the media strategy and execution for pharmaceutical accounts, focusing on both healthcare professional (HCP) and direct-to-consumer (DTC) audiences. Your role involves developing audience and channel plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, monitoring campaign performance, and identifying growth opportunities for clients. You will also mentor junior team members and stay updated on industry trends and shifts.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of MERGE as an employer.
What you need
- 7+ years of media experience
- Depth in pharma marketing and HCP strategy
- Ability to develop media strategies and client relationships
- Experience with audience strategies and channel recommendations
- Understanding of patient-level data, MMM, attribution, and experimentation
- Strong communication skills to simplify complex media concepts
Nice to have
- Oncology experience across integrated HCP and DTC programs
- Earlier hands-on execution experience in programmatic, paid search, SEO/GEO, or paid social
What you get
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401K
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
- Flexible Time off & Holidays
- Other benefits and rewards
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is $106,200 - $127,450 but may change
- Role can be performed remotely within the United States
- No visa sponsorship available for employment
Summarised from MERGE's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by MERGE on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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