Digital Marketing Specialist
At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company currently operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion.
The Role : We're seeking a metrics-driven, fast, and creative Digital Marketing Specialist to join our Central Recruitment team. This role is focused on running all back-end digital advertising and campaign reporting. The ideal candidate is an explorer at heart, always testing new platforms and strategies to find patients where they are, while keeping a sharp eye on data and ROI.
You'll work across multiple platforms META (Facebook / Instagram), Google Ads, Reddit, TikTok, and other emerging channels as well as managing website content / landing pages to ensure seamless patient engagement. This plays a critical role in building efficient, scalable recruitment funnels that power our clinical research network.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Manage day-to-day execution of digital campaigns across META, Google Ads, Reddit, TikTok, and other patient-facing platforms.
- Optimize campaigns to maximize CPL (Cost per Lead), CPS (Cost per Screen), and overall ROI.
- Collaborate with recruitment and operations teams to translate study goals into digital strategy.
- Manage website updates and landing page optimization to drive conversions.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on campaign performance with clear metrics and actionable insights.
- Experiment with creative approaches to messaging and audience targeting to expand reach.
- Stay current with digital marketing trends, platform updates, and compliance requirements.
Required Skills and Abilities :
13 years of experience in digital marketing, ideally in healthcare, recruitment, or patient engagement.Hands-on expertise with META Ads Manager, Google Ads, and website CMS platforms.Working knowledge of TikTok, Reddit, and other emerging platforms for advertising.Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting metrics and making data-driven decisions.Creative problem solver with the ability to test, iterate, and adapt quickly.Comfortable working in a remote team environment with cross-functional collaboration.Metrics-obsessed but not afraid to experiment.Curious, fast learner who thrives on testing new ideas.Strong communicator, able to translate data into clear recommendations.Self-starter with a bias for action and ownership.