Associate Director, Paid Media job at GeneDx in US National
Associate Director, Paid Media
Remote
GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care.
GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the worldâs largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.
Summary
We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Associate Director of Paid Media to lead and scale our paid media programs across multiple digital platforms. This senior-level role will own the paid media strategy end-to-endâplanning, execution, optimization, and performance measurementâwhile partnering closely with audience experts, growth marketing, and our agency partner.
The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of experience in digital advertising, advanced knowledge of SEM, paid social, programmatic, and analytics, and a proven ability to drive measurable business outcomes. Reporting to the Director of Digital, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our paid media vision, onboarding and managing agency relationships, and building a robust performance framework that maximizes ROI.
Job Responsibilities
Partner with growth marketing, creative, and digital to align paid campaign channels, tactics, and measurement goals with company growth objectives.
Work with our agency partner and audience leads to develop and launch paid media campaigns across platforms like Google Ads (Search, Display, YouTube), Microsoft Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and programmatic/DSP platforms.
Serve as the primary strategic leader for paid media planning and the main point of contact to our media agency, coordinating across all marketing teams and ensuring timely feedback and approvals are given to keep execution on track
Continuously monitor campaign performance and optimize toward KPIs such as CTR, CPC, CPA, ROAS, and LTV.
Encourage A/B testing for ad messaging, creative variations, targeting strategies, and landing page performance.
Manage and allocate budgets across campaigns in collaboration with marketing audience experts, ensuring spend is paced and aligned with audience size and growth marketing objectives. Provide quarterly budget guidance and ensure fiscal oversight of paid media spend.
Establish a regular reporting structure to capture big wins and actionable insights on campaign performance, trends, and optimization opportunities in partnership with our paid media agency and using tools like Google Analytics (GA4), Tag Manager, and Looker Studio.
Support market research to identify opportunities and refine targeting strategies, leveraging tools like Conductor, Sprout Social, and Pendo.
Stay current on digital advertising trends, privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and ad platform updates to ensure best practices and compliance.
Conduct competitive benchmarking to help refine strategy and improve campaign effectiveness.
People Manager
No
Education, Experience, and Skills
Bachelorâs degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
7+ years of experience managing paid digital campaigns across multiple platforms.
Strong proficiency with ad platforms (Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, TikTok Ads, etc.) and analytics tools (GA4, Tag Manager, Looker Studio, or equivalent).
Proven track record of optimizing campaigns to meet or exceed performance goals (CTR, CPA, ROAS).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience crafting compelling ad copy.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally with creative, content, and marketing teams.
Familiarity with privacy compliance, attribution models, and the evolving digital ad landscape.
Work Environment
This is a fully remote position. The employee will work from a home office or other suitable remote location with reliable high-speed internet access.
Work is performed in a climate-controlled environment using standard office equipment including computer, phone, and video conferencing tools. Your standard work schedule and hours will be established in collaboration with your leader and may be adjusted to align with evolving business needs.
#LI-REMOTE
Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range $145,000 - $155,000 USD
Our Culture
At GeneDx, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. We believe in the power of community and collaboration, where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every voice contributes to our shared success.
Our team is a vibrant mix of professionals who challenge and support each other in equal measure, fostering growth both personally and professionally. When you join us, you're not just taking on a jobâyou're joining a movement. A movement that champions curiosity, embraces change, and believes in making an impact, one patient at a time. Cultural principles we live by:
Be bold in our vision & brave in our execution.
Communicate directly, with empathy.
Do what we say we're going to do.
Be adaptable to change.
Operate with a bias for action.
Benefits include:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
401k Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Discounts
Voluntary benefits
Apply Now
Apply Now
Remote
GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS) delivers personalized and actionable health insights to inform diagnosis, direct treatment, and improve drug discovery. The company is uniquely positioned to accelerate the use of genomic and large-scale clinical information to enable precision medicine as the standard of care.
GeneDx is at the forefront of transforming healthcare through its industry-leading exome and genome testing and interpretation services, fueled by the worldâs largest, rare disease data sets. For more information, please visit www.genedx.com.
Summary
We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Associate Director of Paid Media to lead and scale our paid media programs across multiple digital platforms. This senior-level role will own the paid media strategy end-to-endâplanning, execution, optimization, and performance measurementâwhile partnering closely with audience experts, growth marketing, and our agency partner.
The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of experience in digital advertising, advanced knowledge of SEM, paid social, programmatic, and analytics, and a proven ability to drive measurable business outcomes. Reporting to the Director of Digital, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our paid media vision, onboarding and managing agency relationships, and building a robust performance framework that maximizes ROI.
Job Responsibilities
Partner with growth marketing, creative, and digital to align paid campaign channels, tactics, and measurement goals with company growth objectives.
Work with our agency partner and audience leads to develop and launch paid media campaigns across platforms like Google Ads (Search, Display, YouTube), Microsoft Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and programmatic/DSP platforms.
Serve as the primary strategic leader for paid media planning and the main point of contact to our media agency, coordinating across all marketing teams and ensuring timely feedback and approvals are given to keep execution on track
Continuously monitor campaign performance and optimize toward KPIs such as CTR, CPC, CPA, ROAS, and LTV.
Encourage A/B testing for ad messaging, creative variations, targeting strategies, and landing page performance.
Manage and allocate budgets across campaigns in collaboration with marketing audience experts, ensuring spend is paced and aligned with audience size and growth marketing objectives. Provide quarterly budget guidance and ensure fiscal oversight of paid media spend.
Establish a regular reporting structure to capture big wins and actionable insights on campaign performance, trends, and optimization opportunities in partnership with our paid media agency and using tools like Google Analytics (GA4), Tag Manager, and Looker Studio.
Support market research to identify opportunities and refine targeting strategies, leveraging tools like Conductor, Sprout Social, and Pendo.
Stay current on digital advertising trends, privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and ad platform updates to ensure best practices and compliance.
Conduct competitive benchmarking to help refine strategy and improve campaign effectiveness.
People Manager
No
Education, Experience, and Skills
Bachelorâs degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
7+ years of experience managing paid digital campaigns across multiple platforms.
Strong proficiency with ad platforms (Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, TikTok Ads, etc.) and analytics tools (GA4, Tag Manager, Looker Studio, or equivalent).
Proven track record of optimizing campaigns to meet or exceed performance goals (CTR, CPA, ROAS).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience crafting compelling ad copy.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally with creative, content, and marketing teams.
Familiarity with privacy compliance, attribution models, and the evolving digital ad landscape.
Work Environment
This is a fully remote position. The employee will work from a home office or other suitable remote location with reliable high-speed internet access.
Work is performed in a climate-controlled environment using standard office equipment including computer, phone, and video conferencing tools. Your standard work schedule and hours will be established in collaboration with your leader and may be adjusted to align with evolving business needs.
#LI-REMOTE
Pay Transparency, Budgeted Range $145,000 - $155,000 USD
Our Culture
At GeneDx, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. We believe in the power of community and collaboration, where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every voice contributes to our shared success.
Our team is a vibrant mix of professionals who challenge and support each other in equal measure, fostering growth both personally and professionally. When you join us, you're not just taking on a jobâyou're joining a movement. A movement that champions curiosity, embraces change, and believes in making an impact, one patient at a time. Cultural principles we live by:
Be bold in our vision & brave in our execution.
Communicate directly, with empathy.
Do what we say we're going to do.
Be adaptable to change.
Operate with a bias for action.
Benefits include:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
401k Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Discounts
Voluntary benefits
Apply Now
Apply Now