Compensation Overview

Business Overview 

We believe in the power of media to reshape our industry and orchestrate a brand’s entire consumer experience, by balancing both what unites people and what makes them different. When brands unite people in culture, they build Fame, and when brands connect individuals to their unique journeys, they build customer Flow. Initiative builds Fame & Flow for brands like Nike, Amazon, Merck, and T-Mobile. Media responsibility is at the forefront of everything we do, whether it’s creating media plans that reflect the diversity of our communities, promote brand safety, and foster sustainability. Our agency celebrates diversity in an inclusive environment where all of our 6,000+ strong talent across 90+ markets feel seen, heard, and valued. Our vision is to create not only a better media company, but also a better media industry, and maybe even a better world. 

We make a promise to our people that we double down on seeing, celebrating & elevating all the things that make you, uniquely you. And just as we do for our brands and clients, we connect our people to the journeys that matter in building a meaningful career. 

There are four I’s in Initiative and these represent our core values and behaviors. 

• INDIVID[YOU]ALITY – you bring your genuine and unique self to and into the work, every day. 
• INSTINCT – you’re tuned in and armed with intelligence; you have a bias for action – shit happens when you’re around. 
• IMPACT! – you care deeply about the impact you have on our clients, their customers, our community, the media landscape and our world at large. 
• IMAGINATION – your ability to imagine and bring to life the ideas, solutions, and the future of Initiative, makes us THE create media agency in the world.

Position Summary

Your role is to lead Business Intelligence & Accountability for a major Pharmaceutical client. This entails building, scaling and elevating a holistic approach to campaign execution and measurement across all channels, and leading the team managing all deliverables for these clients.

Key Responsibilities

Client

• Development of client-specific measurement plans
• Manage the outputs of day to day requirements and workflow of the client as it relates to Business Intelligence & Accountability
• Responsible for presentation of research and analytics to client, with support from your team, with focus on recommendations and actionable insights
• Keep client apprised of emerging measurement methodologies such as digital optimization and cross channel attribution. Provide research vendor POVs, selection and RFPs, as appropriate

Internal

• Responsible for the management and training of Business Intelligence & Accountability team in media math and analytics fundamentals
• Help guide junior members on story-board/ narrative to provide rich insights
• Responsible for the best practice application of analytics approach
• Ensure Ad Ops processes are aligned with client needs
• Proactively collaborate internally across Initiative crafts to ensure a data driven approach to Strategy, Communications Design and Partnerships.

Commercial

• Work with Client Advice & Management to identify opportunities to better support client needs
• Develop staffing and proposals for any of your client projects

New Business

Contributor to new business as required PRIORITIZATION:

• 80% Client
• 10% Internal
• 10% Commercial

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s):

Client

• Strong feedback from client teams on Business Intelligence & Accountability contributions.
• Able to deliver best in class research and analytics that drive effectiveness and efficiencies
• Able to effectively lead the management of the client’s Business Intelligence & Accountability
• Accurately and effectively manage clients’ day to day communications

Internal

• Able to successfully manage Business Intelligence & Accountability timeline and deliverables for the team
• Able to deploy tools and techniques to deliver best in class Business Intelligence & Accountability

Commercial

• Contributor to organic revenue from Business Intelligence & Accountability

Required Skills & Experience

• 15+ years industry experience, including 8+ years of management experience
• 15+ years in integrated planning role in media, publisher / vendor, or communications discipline (digital, content)
• Previous experience working with pharmaceutical clients is a must
• Pharmaceutical industry experience either directly working for a pharmaceutical company or pharmaceutical media analytics experience through an agency
• Strong experience with automation, business intelligence platforms, digital activation, programmatic, DMPs and be able to articulate a clear POV against each
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing technologies, including DCM, Sizmek, Google Analytics, IAS, etc.
• Knowledge of Tableau & SharePoint or any other dashboard & data visualization tools

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with the following industry tools a plus: Syndicated Consumer (e.g. Simmons, MRI), Syndicated Sales (e.g. IRI, Nielsen), Media Consumption (e.g. N-Power, Arbitron, ComScore), Paid Media Monitoring (e.g. Kantar, AdViews), Social Media Monitoring (e.g. NetBase, Sysomos), 1st Party (e.g. CRM), 3rd Party (e.g. Blue Kai), Digital Ad Server (e.g. DART, Atlas, Mediamind) & Site Served, Website Analytics (e.g. Omniture, Web Trends)
• Knowledge of Python, R, or any other advanced analytics software package a plus
• Ability to communicate complex concepts at varying levels (from superficial to detailed) to suit the audience
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Ability to proactively drive the business forward (i.e. being able to take the initiative rather than rely on direction)
• Ability to delegate and oversee direct reports
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues and vendors
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proven problem solving ability
• Ability to work successfully within a team, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure

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We See You 

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community. 

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.  

We See You at IPG Mediabrands.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days.

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award.

The salary range for this position is posted below.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.  

Employment Transparency

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email [email protected].

About IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.