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Carmichael Lynch, Inc.

The paid search associate media director is responsible for the daily management of assigned accounts and media teams. This role oversees the development, presentation, implementation and ...

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Paid Search Associate Director

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$70K - $100K/yr

As a Paid Search Associate, you bring strong hands-on experience managing paid search campaigns focused on ecommerce and direct response performance. You are comfortable operating directly in ...

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Associate Director, Paid Search As a Paid Search team leader, the Associate Director will be instrumental in developing strategies, planning, and ensuring proper implementation of paid search ...

Novo Nordisk A/S

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate director paid search in the United States is $102,728.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Associate Director Paid Search vs Paid Search Manager?

AspectAssociate Director Paid SearchPaid Search Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple campaigns, strategic planning, team leadershipManages daily campaign operations, optimization, reporting
Experience & CredentialsTypically 7+ years, advanced certifications (Google Ads, Bing Ads)3-5 years, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentStrategic, cross-team collaboration, higher-level decision makingExecution-focused, campaign management, client communication

The Associate Director Paid Search generally holds a more strategic and leadership-oriented role, overseeing teams and long-term planning, while the Paid Search Manager focuses on day-to-day campaign execution and optimization. Both roles require relevant certifications and experience, but the Associate Director is positioned higher in the organizational hierarchy with broader responsibilities.

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Cedar Knolls, NJ

Fingerpaint Marketing
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Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Reset your expectations of what a healthcare agency can be. Fingerpaint was founded on a simple, powerful idea: Put people first. By replacing egos with a "Never Paint by Number" philosophy, we empower our teams to create truly original work while delivering integrated marketing and life sciences solutions for patients and providers alike.  Fiercely independent, we blend empathy, creativity, and data to solve the industry’s most complex challenges, empowering bold thinkers to craft with the courage and purpose needed to break the mold.

Objectives of this Role:

As a Director, Paid Search at Fingerpaint, you will serve as a strategic and operational leader within the paid search discipline across a portfolio of pharmaceutical clients. You will set the strategic vision for your assigned accounts, drive innovation in how we manage and optimize search campaigns, and ensure our capabilities remain at the forefront of the industry. 
You will lead and develop a high-performing team of four direct reports, overseeing strategy and activation for your assigned brands. You will also partner with organic search and generative engine optimization counterparts to ensure a holistic, collaborative approach to search strategy. You will also be responsible for forecasting, scoping, and staffing paid search projects to ensure proper management, optimizations, and support is available for your assigned brands. You will serve as the senior point of contact for client relationships, represent paid search in new business opportunities, and lead thought leadership efforts.  
Duties & Responsibilities:
Paid Search Strategy & Client Leadership 
  • Set the strategic direction for paid search campaigns across Google, Microsoft (Bing), YouTube, and other biddable search-based platforms, ensuring alignment with client business goals, strategic imperatives, and broader media objectives 
  • Present complex paid search strategies, performance insights, and optimization recommendations to external stakeholders in a clear, confident, and digestible manner 
  • Oversee and strategically contribute to targeting, keyword research, ad copy development, landing page assignments, and KPIs/measurement objectives with consideration for campaign outcomes beyond the click, such as deep content engagement and Rx conversion 
  • Proactively identify emerging opportunities in the paid search landscape, including automation, AI-powered bidding, and new platform capabilities, and translate them into actionable client strategies 
  • Serve as the senior point of contact for assigned brands, partnering closely with clients and internal team leads across other departments to integrate paid search within the broader omnichannel media plan 
Team Leadership & Development 
  • Foster a high-performing team culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence 
  • Set clear expectations and goals for team members, providing regular feedback, mentorship, and career development guidance 
  • Ensure quality assurance across all team deliverables, including campaign builds, keyword research, bid management, financial actualizations, and client reporting 
  • Prioritize and delegate tasks across the team in the areas of account creation, QA, optimization, pacing, bid management, targeting, and reporting 
  • Oversee scope development, staffing forecasts, and utilization planning in coordination with media, account, and project management teams 
Thought Leadership & New Business 
  • Lead thought leadership efforts by authoring and reviewing search-related POVs, case studies, and insights based on industry updates, trends, and campaign performance findings 
  • Serve as a paid search subject matter expert in new business pitches and proposals, articulating Fingerpaint’s capabilities and point of view to prospective clients 
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of agency-wide paid search processes, best practices, and capability offerings 
  • Stay informed about the latest trends, technologies, and regulations in the search marketplace through research, industry events, and conferences 

Job Requirements: 

  • 6-8 years of hands-on experience managing paid search accounts, with progressive leadership and management responsibilities; agency experience strongly preferred 
  • Deep expertise in paid search campaign strategy, management, analysis, and optimization across Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, YouTube, and Search Ads 360 
  • In addition to experience in pharmaceutical industry, non-pharma experience is welcome  
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex data and campaign performance into clear, actionable strategic recommendations 
  • Strong proficiency with analytics and data visualization platforms (Google Analytics, Tableau, Looker Studio, or Google Data Studio) 
  • Experience working with AI tools, such as Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT, to improve day to day efficiencies within your and your team’s workloads 
  • Experience contributing to and leading new business pitches and proposals is a plus 
  • Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills 
  • Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, financial modeling) and PowerPoint 
  • Experience with or exposure to organic SEO is a plus 
  • Experience with generative engine optimization (GEO) and working within LLMs is a plus 
  • Experience with advanced claims-based analytics (e.g., Crossix DIFA) is a plus