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?
The Vice President of Business Strategy is a leadership role responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans that drive commercial success for our clients' brands. This individual will play a pivotal role in guiding clients through all phases of product lifecycle, from pre-launch through maturity, leveraging deep healthcare marketing expertise and industry knowledge to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
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:
Strategic Leadership
Serve as the strategic lead on multiple accounts (large and small) and new business opportunities, developing comprehensive marketing and communication strategies that align with client objectives
Understand disease/market landscapes, competitive environments, and target audience insights, translating these into actionable recommendations for brand strategy
Lead the development of go-to-market strategies, launch planning, and lifecycle management initiatives to maximize product commercial potential
Provide strategic guidance on market development, customer needs assessment, patient segmentation, competitive positioning, and market prioritization
Facilitate strategic planning workshops with clients to define strategy, positioning, messaging, and tactical approaches, to name a few
Client Partnership
Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior levels, serving as a trusted strategic advisor on commercial and marketing challenges
Showcase strategic value through well-crafted presentations and recommendations that demonstrate deep understanding of client business objectives
Lead client workshops and strategic planning sessions to align on key priorities and approaches
Anticipate client needs and proactively identify opportunities for growth and optimization
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Develop strong partnerships with internal account, creative, medical, and other functional teams to ensure cohesive and effective execution of strategic plans
Collaborate with medical strategy teams to ensure scientific accuracy and credibility in all strategic recommendations
Work closely with analytics teams to leverage data-driven insights that inform strategic decisions
Partner with digital and omnichannel experts to develop integrated marketing strategies across touchpoints
Business Development
Contribute significantly to new business development efforts, including pitches, proposals, and RFP responses
Conduct healthcare provider interviews and competitive analysis to inform new business approaches
Present at new business pitches with confidence and executive presence
Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of strategic planners, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning
Manage workload and resource allocation across multiple client engagements and projects
Provide coaching and guidance to team members on complex strategic problems and client challenges
Foster collaboration across agency departments to deliver integrated solutions
This position is a perfect fit for you if:
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 required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, etc.) preferred, with 12–15+ years in healthcare/pharma strategy, marketing, or consulting.
- Proven success in shaping brand strategies across oncology therapeutic areas and product lifecycles, with strong understanding of medical/scientific value drivers.
- Deep knowledge of healthcare ecosystems, including regulatory dynamics, key stakeholders, and scientific influencers.
- Skilled in customer insight generation, market analysis, and strategic planning tools to inform evidence-based decisions.
- Entrepreneurial and adaptable, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration across medical, commercial, and scientific teams.
Pay Range: $180,000.00-$200,000.00
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.
Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.
Working with Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have office locations in cities in the US, UK, and Europe with many employees and clients that serve as hubs where and when they need us. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are also actively opening new office locations, so if one opens near you, our Real HART policy will apply. We are not looking for attendance for the sake of attendance but believe that the opportunity to coordinate in-office team meetings, 1:1 meetings with managers, taking advantage of on-site learning, and connecting with client partners is a critical to delivering on our purpose of making healthcare what it should be. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together – and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person – but also supports flexibility for our people.
Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including options for medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401k match, and flexible PTO. Other perks include student loan debt contributions, mental wellness coaching and support, and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Additional benefits for those just starting or continuing with their family building journey include access to enhanced fertility support, Bright Horizons family support programs, as well as expanded paid leave for new parents including personalized coaching support through Your 4th Trimester ®. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com
Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.
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