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Hit the Mark: LinkedIn Targeting Techniques for Life Science

Written by Bracken | Jul 2, 2024 2:35:52 PM

LinkedIn—it’s a professional network uniquely suited to reach a highly targeted audience. With advanced targeting options, it offers B2B life science companies the opportunity to tailor your campaigns based on job titles, industry sectors, and specific professional groups, ensuring your message hits the mark every time, reaching the people who matter most. By tapping into LinkedIn’s features beyond simple social posting, you can effectively build brand awareness, generate high-quality leads, and foster professional relationships that drive business growth In short? Embrace LinkedIn advertising and watch your outreach soar.

An-depth audience targeting is essential for successful outreach, particularly on LinkedIn and in the highly specialized and competitive life sciences industry. To maximize your strategy effectively, you need to leverage LinkedIn’s robust targeting options, such as job titles, industries, company sizes, and professional groups. Utilizing these subgroups is key for reaching the most relevant and engaged audience.

Here are some examples of comprehensive LinkedIn targeting segments to incorporate into your strategy:

Industries:

  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Medical Devices
  • Healthcare
  • Research
  • Hospital & Health Care

Job Titles:

  • Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)
  • Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
  • Vice President of Research and Development (VP of R&D)
  • Director of Clinical Operations
  • Research Scientist
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Biotechnologist
  • Head of Regulatory Affairs
  • Director of Quality Assurance
  • Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Functions:

  • Research
  • Engineering
  • Health Care Services
  • Quality Assurance
  • Business Development
  • Regulatory Affairs

Skills:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Clinical Trials
  • Biochemistry
  • Drug Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Medical Research

Company Size:

  • Small (1-50 employees)
  • Medium (51-200 employees)
  • Large (200+ employees)

 Seniority Levels:

  • Entry-level
  • Mid-senior level
  • Senior
  • Director
  • Vice President (VP)
  • Chief-level Executives (C-suite)

Groups:

  • Life Sciences Network
  • Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Group
  • Pharmaceutical Professionals
  • Medical Devices Group

LinkedIn’s company and contact matched audiences are game changers for life science businesses. By zeroing in on specific companies and known contacts, you can deliver personalized messages that drive higher engagement and conversion rates. This targeted precision supports account-based marketing (ABM), optimizing your ad spending by focusing on high-value prospects and reducing waste. And leveraging existing CRM data keeps your campaigns accurate and up to date, boosting performance and opening doors for effective retargeting. The result? Consistent, matched audiences empower you to create more efficient, relevant, and impactful LinkedIn advertising.

An experienced advertising team is essential for effectively managing LinkedIn ads and maximizing the platform's potential. Expertise in precise targeting, crafting compelling ad copy, and analyzing performance metrics ensures your campaigns reach the right audience and achieve the desired impact. An adept team can navigate LinkedIn's sophisticated advertising tools, optimize ad spend, and continuously refine strategies to stay ahead of industry trends. Need advertising support? Reach out to the Bracken team today.