Group Director - Healthcare PR and Communications

It's not every day we have a chance to make the world a healthier place—but here, it’s our way of life. Idealistic? Maybe. Deeply pragmatic? Always. Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company that has carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, tech, and the people at the heart of it all. It’s with a great sense of purpose that we work together with brave health and wellness companies to create and inspire healthier, happier, and longer lives. It’s our passion. And if you’re still reading, we’re guessing it might be yours too. We are looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 2,000 talented professionals. At Real Chemistry, we don’t just wish the world was healthier. We leverage tech, data and creativity to make it so. You in? Job Summary: Real Chemistry is currently seeking a Group Director with solid client services experience in patient advocacy and policy, who can lead client strategy engagements and oversee project execution across different communication platforms as well as drive new business opportunities. The position offers a great opportunity for an individual with a passion for life sciences to work with leading clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and health IT fields. Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple client engagements of varying sizes in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional client relationship skills
• Oversee the distribution of client announcements via the appropriate regulatory channels and follow up with media in a timely manner
• Develop clients’ advocacy and policy strategies and tactics
• Lead operational efforts and be accountable for the financial performance of engagements through close management of budgets and team members
• 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

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience working with clients within the life sciences industry, and specifically on projects aligned to patient advocacy
• Ability to work within and lead cross-functional teams internally (confidently liaise with and guide tech, creative and account teams) in order to deliver outstanding client work
• Ability to support and drive new business operations alone and as part of bigger team
• Ability to relay high science to audiences with different levels of knowledge
• Knowledge of annual planning, resourcing and forecasting
• Ability to manage and inspire an account team
• Supervisory skills, with ability to manage and cultivate junior staff and effectively collaborate with subcontractors
• Demonstrated experience developing direct reports and influence-managing matrixed teams a must
• Exceptional organizational skills leading to flawless execution of tactical plans is required

Working with HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have offices in cities with many employees and clients – New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Manchester, UK and London, UK – that serve as hubs where and when they need us, and we encourage employees who live less than a 45-minute commute of a Real Chemistry office to go in at least two days per week. 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 Hybrid and Regional Teams 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 a primary office location near in Moorgate, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, dental insurance, pension contributions and a five-week sabbatical program. Other perks include health and wellness reimbursements, happy hours, and free healthy snacks to keep you running all day long. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: .