Director of Digital Strategy (Freelance to Hire)

Director, Digital Strategy

The Director of Digital Strategy serves as a key leader within Heller's strategic organization responsible for defining and driving the agency's digital vision across our portfolio of healthcare and life sciences clients.

This individual will lead multi-disciplinary teams in creating omnichannel engagement strategies that seamlessly integrate paid, owned, and earned media to deliver measurable business impact. They will bring a deep understanding of digital ecosystems from CRM and marketing automation to web, search, and social while championing a culture of data-driven insight, innovation, and continuous optimization.

The ideal candidate will have a proven record of leading digital transformation efforts, crafting cross-channel roadmaps, and developing high-performing teams. Combining analytical prowess with creative flair to achieve optimal ROI. Experience in pharma / healthcare marketing, including DTC and HCP engagement, is essential.

This position begins as a freelance, part-time role (1520 hours per week) with the opportunity to transition to a full-time employee position starting in Q1 2026. We are seeking candidates who are excited about growing with the role and the company.

Additional Details for Freelance-to-Hire :

• Flexibility in hours to accommodate freelance commitments while aligning with key deadlines and meetings.
• Opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team and contribute meaningfully, even in a part-time capacity.
• Comprehensive onboarding and training provided to ensure a seamless transition to full-time in Q1.

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If a freelance employee transitions to a full-time, regular position, the salary range for the Internal Digital Strategist role is $150,000 $185,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Pay Transparency : The range above represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of Heller, Inc. in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.

Heller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and compensated fairly without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, marital status, military or protected veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above, and the scope and responsibilities are subject to change. A pre-employment background check is required as a condition of employment.