Associate Director, Search

Real Chemistry

Associate Director, Paid Search leading a team managing paid search campaigns for pharmaceutical clients. Collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful delivery and optimization.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of Managers that own day-to-day management of paid search campaigns across Google Ads & Microsoft Ads
Build and refine keyword strategies, ad copy, bidding approaches, and audience targeting to meet performance goals
Help monitor budget pacing and performance across accounts to ensure efficient spend and delivery
Analyze campaign data regularly to identify optimization opportunities, address underperformance, and implement tactical improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (media, analytics, client services) to ensure seamless campaign planning and execution
Support the creation of test-and-learn strategies to improve performance and unlock new insights
Assist with client deliverables, including performance reporting, POVs on platform updates, and tactical recommendations
Lead a small team, supporting their development through platform guidance and process oversight
Stay current with SEM trends, platform features, and industry best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree preferred
6+ years experience in search engine marketing (SEM), including hands-on experience with Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and associated tools (e.g., SA360, Google Ads Editor)
2+ years of people management experience
Pharmaceutical Industry experience is Required
Deep understanding of SEM tactics, campaign structure, keyword research, bid strategies, audience segmentation, and testing frameworks
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and build scalable processes
Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite
Strong analytical mindset and creative problem-solving skills
Desire to continually learn, improve, and grow within the media buying industry
Ability to self-manage under deadlines
Demonstrates professional verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Generous holiday and paid time off
Options for private medical, dental, and vision plans
Support in saving for the future
Mental wellness coaching and support
Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning

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Hard Skills & Tools

search engine marketingkeyword strategiesad copybidding approachesaudience targetingcampaign optimizationkeyword researchbid strategiesaudience segmentationtesting frameworks

Soft Skills

team leadershipcollaborationanalytical mindsetcreative problem-solvingself-managementcommunication skillsprocess oversightdevelopment supporttactical recommendationsperformance reporting