Manager, Paid Search

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Job Summary Real Chemistry is looking for a remote Manager, Paid Search to join its integrated growing Activation team! This role will be focused on Paid Search - overseeing, and crafting tactical SEM plans, managing the teams’ activation and success of those programs.You’doperatein partnership with account planning and analytics teams to understand clients’ businessobjectivesand media goals, collaborating on how best to achieve those goals. This role fits within your larger omni-channel, digital activation team, working alongside your teammates, fellow digital experts across all biddable tactics – Programmatic, Social, and Direct. With that team,we’llencouragenew ideasand collaborative thinking to further clients’ activation in pursuit of their goals: cross-channel audience targeting, variable attribution tracking, multi-tiered funnelobjectives. This is a hybrid role, based in any of ourUSoffices—including Boston, Chicago, Indianapolis, or Lambertville—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. This role will work eastern business hours. WhatYou’llDo You’lllead the day-to-day supervision of client paid search programs including strategic approaches, bid recommendations, execution details, budgets/accounting and overall goal achievement Understand the client’s product, marketingobjectivesand digital goals with an emphasis on paid search, presenting to clients on regular basis Monitor,track,and evaluate campaign performanceanalytics,based on client KPI targets and baselines. Stay on top of the latest updatesregardingtools and User Interfaces (AdWords, Bing, Bid Management Platforms, eMarketer, SEMrush, Search Engine Land, etc.) Campaign Strategy definition and implementation, working closely with other internal departments to develop fully integrated search campaigns. Stay current on industry trends, focusing on how changes can help improve offerings to accounts and enhance our overall practice. Collaborate with internal team and client peers to support strategic solutions that respond to business and communications challenges with healthcare professionals,patientsand caregivers. Develop positive relationships with search community, vendors and Directors foroptimalservice levels and results Build, orassistin crafting, POVs, standard methodologies, and key process documentation. Who’llLove This Job A builder – who can see where the puck needs to go, and lay the framework for implementation, guiding delivery and client expectations too! A builder who looks beyond the foundation to connect dots for program optimization A rising omnichannel guru– who has formed a good understanding of performance marketing, and wants to continue to delve deeper into leadingPaid Seachpractices, (with a want to learn other channels) and who understands personalization and stays ahead of trends and tech within digital industry A cool cucumber – who understands how to offset the pressure associated with tight deadlines and quick turnaround times, and remain a solutions-oriented partner A DOER –whodoesn’twait for someone else to fix things. You think strategically about problems and offer recommendations to relevant parties as tohow best avoid setbacks and snags What You Should Have You will be successful on our team with a minimum of1-3 years campaign management experiencein SEM platforms Past experienceor enthusiasm working with AI Search would be a benefit, but notrequired Preference for experience in pharma/healthcare industry, but not required Comfortable and capable working in technical platforms/Search Engine Desktop Tools (Google AdWords Editor,Microsoft Ads Editor,SA360) Proficiency with analytics platforms: GA4, Adobe Analytics Display an in-depth understanding of the functionality, strategies behind search media driven campaigns and best practices of all major search platforms Exceptional project management skills: demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, prioritize and manage detailed budgets Understanding ofStrategy in the service of different KPIs according to different Business Objectives (CPA, Impression Share / SOV, CPL, etc.) Capable and experienced in communicating with clients & vendors – from pitching ideas, delivering analysis and insight, to just friendly, human relations Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000 Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here. We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: At Real Chemistry, we believe we're at our best when we're connected. Our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in-person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible. Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. 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