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VP, Media Strategy and Planning

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Sep 11, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Lead the media strategy and planning capabilities by defining investment philosophies and audience architectures to drive client outcomes. Build and mentor a high-performing team while managing C-suite client relationships and championing innovation in media measurement.

Job details

Company Description The Klick Group—comprising Klick Health (including Oxford PharmaGenesis, Klick Katalyst, and btwelve), Klick Media, Klick Applied Sciences (including Klick Labs), and Klick Consulting—is an ecosystem dedicated help life sciences brands achieve their full potential through best-in-class marketing and advertising, media, medical affairs and communications, market access, real-world evidence, and technology and analytics consulting — powered by 500+ in-house medical experts and award-winning data science and AI capabilities. Founded in 1997, we have offices in Toronto, New York, Oxford, London, Cambridge, Cardiff, Melbourne, Philadelphia, Saratoga Springs, São Paulo, and Singapore. One of the most-awarded health agencies on the planet, Klick is consistently recognized for its people-first culture as a Great Place to Work, Best Workplace for Women, Best Workplace for Inclusion, Most Admired Corporate Culture, and FORTUNE Best Workplace in Advertising. Klick also recently made history as Cannes Lions Healthcare Agency of the Year, Healthcare Network of the Year, and Independent Agency of the Year – Health. About Klick Media Our Media Craft ensures that Klick’s work reaches the right audiences at the right moments. This craft combines audience insight, data, and technology to drive measurable impact. Media teams continuously test, learn, and optimize to improve performance. Their work connects strategy and creativity to real-world results. Job Description What You'll Do Lead Klick's media strategy and planning capabilities, defining the investment philosophy, channel frameworks, and audience architecture that drive client business outcomes Build and develop a high-performing media strategy team, cultivating analytical depth, strategic thinking, and cross-channel expertise at senior levels Own C-suite client relationships for media strategy, serving as a trusted advisor on investment strategy, audience planning, and omni-channel integration Drive media measurement and planning innovation by championing advanced analytics, data partnerships, and attribution approaches that demonstrate media ROI Transform Klick's media planning discipline by defining future-state capabilities, technology investments, and operational models that scale planning quality across the portfolio Qualifications Required: 14–18 years of media strategy and planning experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or life sciences advertising, with a track record of building and leading high-performance media teams Demonstrated expertise in integrated media strategy across paid, owned, and earned channels, including digital, broadcast, print, and emerging media, with deep knowledge of pharma audience targeting and compliance requirements Proven track record of managing senior client relationships, presenting media strategy and performance recommendations at the C-suite level, and growing media accounts through strategic counsel Strong client relationship skills across a broad portfolio, with the ability to read the room and adapt your approach to the account Experience building media capabilities, establishing planning methodologies, and developing team talent to create a differentiated media practice within an agency context Strong analytical acumen with expertise in media measurement, attribution modeling, and marketing mix optimization, with the ability to translate data into strategic business insight Desired: Demonstrated thought leadership through speaking engagements, publications, or industry recognition Experience leading through organizational transformation and change management MBA or advanced degree in a related field Experience with emerging technologies and their application to marketing and communications Comfort and enthusiasm for using AI as a regular part of how work gets done Additional Information This posting is for a newly created role at Klick. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JP1 Our Commitment to Inclusion Klick is consciously creating a culture where everyone can thrive and grow in their careers. We believe that our best work comes from our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including Black people, Indigenous peoples, and other people of color, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities. We're also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs and ensure you have a positive experience.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 14-18 years of experience in media strategy within the healthcare or life sciences sector. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in integrated media planning, advanced analytics, and the ability to lead organizational transformation.