Group Director, Business Development- Activation

Real Chemistry; New York; Hybrid; GBP 113,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Chemistry is seeking a Group Director, Business Development to join our U.S.-based Growth team and support our Activation Capability Area across Media, Social, Creator/Influencer, Content, Omnichannel, and more. The role focuses on winning new business through strategic pitches, coordinating global teams, and shaping compelling, integrated proposals for our healthcare portfolio.

The role requires a seasoned BD leader with strong storytelling, a track record of successful pitches, and the

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years in a Media, Social, Influencer/Creator, Content agency environment, ideally healthcare
• Ability to navigate across complex hybrid organizations and markets to centralize and coordinate business development efforts.
• Proven experience leading or supporting successful new business pitches
• Strong storytelling, writing, and presentation skills
• Solid understanding of integrated marketing, communications, medical, and activation disciplines

Responsibilities

• Lead and support priority new business pitches from RFI/RFP through final presentation, partnering closely with Client Leads, Growth Leaders, and cross functional teams
• Translate client briefs into clear strategic frameworks and compelling pitch narratives aligned to Real Chemistry capabilities
• Coordinate teams across disciplines and markets to ensure cohesive, differentiated responses
• Manage pitch timelines, workflows, and deliverables across multiple concurrent efforts
• Support the development of pitch materials, including proposals, decks, and presentations
• Keep senior stakeholders informed on progress, risks, and resource needs
• Drive post pitch debriefs and help capture learnings to improve future performance
• Contribute to tracking win rates, pitch outcomes, and performance trends
• Support hybrid team management and development—including mentoring, capability uplift, performance support, and cross functional team alignment.

Skills

Business development

Pitching

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Storytelling

Job description

Group Director, Business Development - Activation

The Role

Real Chemistry is seeking a Group Director, Business Development to join our U.S.-based Growth team and support our Activation Capability Area which includes Media, Social, Creator/ Influencer, Content, Omnichannel etc

This role is ideal for a seasoned business development leader who excels at leading high impact pitches, supporting organic growth opportunities, and strengthening how teams come together to win new work. Reporting to the Global Head of Business Development, the Group Director plays a key role in shaping and delivering compelling, integrated new business efforts across our healthcare portfolio in partnership with corporate and capability teams.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support priority new business pitches from RFI/RFP through final presentation, partnering closely with Client Leads, Growth Leaders, and cross functional teams

• Translate client briefs into clear strategic frameworks and compelling pitch narratives aligned to Real Chemistry capabilities

• Coordinate teams across disciplines and markets to ensure cohesive, differentiated responses

• Manage pitch timelines, workflows, and deliverables across multiple concurrent efforts

• Support the development of pitch materials, including proposals, decks, and presentations

• Keep senior stakeholders informed on progress, risks, and resource needs

• Drive post pitch debriefs and help capture learnings to improve future performance

• Contribute to tracking win rates, pitch outcomes, and performance trends

• Support hybrid team management and development—including mentoring, capability uplift, performance support, and cross functional team alignment.

This Role Is a Good Fit If You

• Thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven agency environment

• Enjoy collaborating across teams and disciplines to deliver strong outcomes

• You adapt quickly as priorities shift and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.

• Are a strategic thinker who can also execute with precision

• Bring a proactive, solutions oriented mindset to complex challenges

• You can manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

• Are comfortable leading through influence rather than authority

• Value continuous improvement and building scalable, repeatable approaches

What You Should Have

• 10-12+ years of experience in a a Media, Social, Influencer/Creator, Content agency environment, ideally within healthcare

• Ability to navigate across complex hybrid organizations and markets to centralize and coordinate business development efforts.

• Proven experience leading or supporting successful new business pitches

• Strong storytelling, writing, and presentation skills

• Solid understanding of integrated marketing, communications, medical, and activation disciplines

• Healthcare industry experience across pharmaceutical, biotech, or related sectors

• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working across disciplines.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Comfort working in hybrid teams across locations and functions

• Familiarity with new business tracking, reporting, or performance tools

Pay Range: $150,000-$170,000

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

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.

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.

At Real Chemistry, we believe we're at our best when we're connected. Our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you’re pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in-person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible.

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.