Group Director

Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isn’t just a job for us. We got into this field for different reasons, but we all stay for the same reason – to uncover insights, make meaningful connections, infuse creativity, and improve the patient experience by transforming healthcare through AI and ideas.

Real Chemistry creates the world around modern therapies with over 2,000 talented professionals, and for the last 20+ years has, carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, data & AI, and the people at the heart of it all. We work with the top 30 pharma and biotech companies and are built for uncommon collaboration—we believe we are best together, bring together experts from a wide range of disciplines collaborate without barriers under a single, unified mission: to transform what healthcare is to what it should be. This one-of-a-kind model allows us to work in a way that better reflects how people experience healthcare—all with the intent to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. But we can’t do it alone – you in?

Real Chemistry is looking for a Group Director join our growing team!  

The Group Director manages client relationships on large or multiple engagements. They serve as a trusted partner to clients, not only in relation to what Real Chemistry can offer them, but in understanding the market and identifying solutions to business problems.

The ideal candidate for this role has a stellar client services reputation, proven success in relevant industries, and a passion for health care and digital health. You will lead client engagements, manage and galvanize cross-functional team members to think smarter, work effectively, drive innovative and integrated solutions, and deliver groundbreaking results and client satisfaction.

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

What you’ll do: 

• Manage multiple client engagements of varying sizes in a fast-paced environment.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional client relationship skills.

• Seamlessly flex between big picture strategic development/ad hoc guidance and assure execution of associated tactics are flawless.

• Guide the client(s) on integrated marketing/communications decisions, identifying new opportunities to flourish their brand.

• Maintain and cultivate relationships with key media channels to ensure our services are executed strategically and appropriately.

• Develop high-level and persuasive communications plans (annual, quarterly, etc.)

• Lead operational efforts and be accountable for the financial performance of engagements through close management of budgets and team members.

• Manage client budgets, budget tracking, staffing and billability.

• Ensure the quality of the account team(s) is held to the highest standard and that all client requests are handled in a strategic and timely manner.

• Partner with shared service leads to run and grow integrated business (social media/digital, creative), and to develop new business opportunities.

• Directly supervise account staff and promote continuous learning and development to help build a high performing culture.

This position is a perfect fit for you if: 

• ​Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you. 

• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving. 

• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data. 

• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines. 

What you should have:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a Public Relations agency or client side

• Experience working with clients within the Healthcare industry

• Understanding of the ever changing digital landscape

• Exceptional presentation skills — both verbal and written, formal and informal

• Highly organized, proactive and a critical, creative thinker under pressure

• Project management experience, demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and manage detailed budgets

• Supervisory skills, with ability to manage and cultivate junior staff and effectively collaborate with subcontractors

• Positive, team-oriented attitude

• Demonstrated experience developing direct reports and influence-managing matrixed teams a must

• Exceptional organizational skills leading to flawless execution of tactical plans is required

Pay Range: $165,000 - $185,000
This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.  Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

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