Search & AI Visibility
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Search & AI Visibility Consultant - Pharmaceutical Advertising Agency - Media Department
I’m partnered with a pharmaceutical advertising agency supporting their media department in the search for a freelance Associate Director, AI Search. We’re looking for someone to lead SEO and AI-driven search strategy across a portfolio of pharmaceutical and health & wellness clients.
This role is similar to a Director-level SEO function, but with a strong emphasis on AI search visibility and generative engines (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews).
Core focus:
Lead SEO + AI search visibility strategy across client accounts
Oversee technical SEO, content optimization, and structured data initiatives
Develop strategies to improve presence in AI answer engines and generative search platforms
Collaborate with media, strategy, and analytics teams on integrated search programs
Support process development, QA standards, and scalable delivery frameworks
Requirements:
4+ years of SEO experience (technical, content, and on-page)
Strong understanding of AI search / GEO / LLM-driven discovery
Pharma/healthcare experience strongly preferred
Agency or multi-client experience preferred
Must be based in the US (any US time zone acceptable)
Engagement details:
Freelance contract role (part-time: ~20–30 hrs/week, flexible)
Target Start Date: ASAP; August
Initial 3-month engagement with strong potential for extension
Long-term need with intent to extend and potentially convert to full-time