Senior Media Investment Manager

Hello. We’re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we’re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren , Theraflu, Otrivin , and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What’s more, we’re achieving it in a company that we’re in control of. In an environment that we’re co-creating. And a culture that’s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn’t a question.
With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge, and expertise , we’re uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.
This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.
About the role
The Global M edia I nvestment M anager is primarily responsible for implementing Haleon’s biddable media approach and ensuring local teams have a transparent path to buy media through. The role also covers all other media channels, working with the Global M edia I nvestment D irector to further grow the business.
The role will be part of the Global M edia team, reporting into the Global M edia I nvestment D irector. As a M edia I nvestment M anager, responsibilities will include supporting the delivery and implementation of strategic biddable partnerships, helping markets implement best practice optimizations, managing the agency and global ad tech vendors, identifying future biddable opportunities, supporting the media investment director in day-to-day projects.
This role reports to the Global Media Investment Director .
Key responsibilities
Support local BU M edia L eads to implement the Global media buying strategy .
Responsible for creating, cascading and showcasing internal case studies (focusing on; diversify channel mix, reduce the long- tail and deliver sustainability and DEI)
Responsible for creating the annual audit results and ensuring 100% accuracy .
Take ownership for the management and growth of tier 2 media partners (Spotify, Teads , Insider, etc)
Support BU M edia L eads to move 10-15% of investment from the programmatic ecosystem to a publisher direct activation .
Own the day-to-day management of the clean supply path initiative .
Manage the ad technology used for media buying, including seat and billings, account access, optimisation audits .
Work in conjunction with the Global partnerships director to support the day-to-day management of global partners and landing tactical elements of the JBPs.
Manage the day-to-day relationship with the global attention vendor and implement across markets.
Responsible for driving investment into new digital channels ( e.g., Digital Audio, Digital OOH & DEI)
Create and own monthly investment ‘drop-in clinics’ for BU Media Leads
Working in tandem with the media operations team to ensure all BUs have the correct access to ad tech and appropriate level of capability.
Create the media element of the quarterly and annual investors report.
Qualifications and skills
Experience managing and developing strateg ies for paid media campaigns in a media agency or client- side
Well versed in all media channels. Including the latest developments in fast developing areas such as dOOH , connected TV and digital audio .
Experience in m anag ing ad technology ( including seat and billings, account access, optimisation audits )
Experience of managing large global vendors , SSPs & publishers (Google, Amazon, Teads , PubMatic, e tc)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and prom o tes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.
We’re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.
We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like www.haleon.com/careers/ At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially. Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleon’s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.