Kristy Quagliariello
Vice President, Programmatic Media
Kristy Quagliariello is Vice President of Programmatic at Klick Health, where she leads a team of more than 20 specialists and drives enterprise-level innovation across healthcare media. A proven builder of high-performing teams, Kristy has fueled triple-digit growth in both programmatic investment and headcount, transforming programmatic into a strategic growth engine within the agency.
A passionate advocate for the evolution of programmatic in healthcare, Kristy has helped redefine how pharma brands leverage data, technology, and omnichannel orchestration to reach both patients and healthcare professionals with precision and impact. She partners cross-functionally to develop integrated strategies spanning major DSPs - including The Trade Desk, Yahoo!, Nexxen, and Amazon - as well as leading healthcare platforms such as DeepIntent and PulsePoint. Her work spans diverse disease states, from neurology and ophthalmology to mental health and metabolic disorders, driving measurable business outcomes while maintaining regulatory and compliance rigor.
Beyond business growth, Kristy is deeply committed to mentorship and talent development. She has built a culture centered on empowerment, upskilling, and leadership acceleration; ensuring the next generation of programmatic leaders is equipped to shape the future of pharma marketing.
A recognized industry voice, Kristy has been featured in AdAge, Adweek, and Marketing Mag, and has contributed to industry thought leadership through the IAB, PulsePoint, Magnite and FreeWheel. She has spoken at premier global stages including Cannes Lions, Fierce Pharma and Possible, alongside leaders from Index Exchange, Cadent, SambaTV, DeepIntent and PurpleLab. She also serves on advisory committees for FreeWheel, GumGum, Magnite and OptimizeRx, where she advises on emerging healthcare media trends and evolving client needs.
Throughout her career, Kristy has cultivated enduring partnerships across the healthcare and adtech ecosystem. Her relationship-first approach has enabled sustained success for leading global brands, including Pepsi, McDonald’s, Mercedes-Benz, PetSmart, Bacardi, and multiple pharmaceutical companies navigating increasingly complex market dynamics.
Outside of work, Kristy is an avid traveler and skier, a pickleball and Lagree Pilates enthusiast, and a proud dog mom to Enzo Cannoli. A devoted member of Bills Mafia (NFL fanbase) and a 1,500+ day Duolingo streak holder, she brings the same energy and discipline to her passions as she does to building the future of healthcare media.
A passionate advocate for the evolution of programmatic in healthcare, Kristy has helped redefine how pharma brands leverage data, technology, and omnichannel orchestration to reach both patients and healthcare professionals with precision and impact. She partners cross-functionally to develop integrated strategies spanning major DSPs - including The Trade Desk, Yahoo!, Nexxen, and Amazon - as well as leading healthcare platforms such as DeepIntent and PulsePoint. Her work spans diverse disease states, from neurology and ophthalmology to mental health and metabolic disorders, driving measurable business outcomes while maintaining regulatory and compliance rigor.
Beyond business growth, Kristy is deeply committed to mentorship and talent development. She has built a culture centered on empowerment, upskilling, and leadership acceleration; ensuring the next generation of programmatic leaders is equipped to shape the future of pharma marketing.
A recognized industry voice, Kristy has been featured in AdAge, Adweek, and Marketing Mag, and has contributed to industry thought leadership through the IAB, PulsePoint, Magnite and FreeWheel. She has spoken at premier global stages including Cannes Lions, Fierce Pharma and Possible, alongside leaders from Index Exchange, Cadent, SambaTV, DeepIntent and PurpleLab. She also serves on advisory committees for FreeWheel, GumGum, Magnite and OptimizeRx, where she advises on emerging healthcare media trends and evolving client needs.
Throughout her career, Kristy has cultivated enduring partnerships across the healthcare and adtech ecosystem. Her relationship-first approach has enabled sustained success for leading global brands, including Pepsi, McDonald’s, Mercedes-Benz, PetSmart, Bacardi, and multiple pharmaceutical companies navigating increasingly complex market dynamics.
Outside of work, Kristy is an avid traveler and skier, a pickleball and Lagree Pilates enthusiast, and a proud dog mom to Enzo Cannoli. A devoted member of Bills Mafia (NFL fanbase) and a 1,500+ day Duolingo streak holder, she brings the same energy and discipline to her passions as she does to building the future of healthcare media.