PR Associate Director (Sci-Comms & Data Milestones)

Real Chemistry; New York; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Chemistry is seeking a PR Group Director (Associate Director-level) to lead client strategy and oversee execution for pharmaceutical clients, with a strong emphasis on scientific communications and data/regulatory milestones. You will drive oncology-focused initiatives, build senior client relationships, and guide multi-disciplinary teams to deliver impactful programs.

You will oversee budgets, mentor junior staff, and pursue new business opportunities while maintaining the highest

Qualifications

• Experience as an Associate Director or strong Senior Account Director in a health PR agency.
• Extensive experience with life sciences clients (pharma/biotech).
• Oncology experience is required for this role.
• Experience in data/regulatory and scientific communications.
• Understanding of the digital landscape and its impact on PR.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.
• Highly organized, proactive and solution-oriented under pressure.
• Project management experience with budgets and deadlines.
• Supervisory skills to manage and mentor junior staff.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Experience developing direct reports and managing matrixed teams.
• Strong organizational skills for flawless tactical execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scientific comms portion of a global account with oncology focus.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee announcements through regulatory channels and media outreach.
• Create high-level communications plans aligned to client objectives.
• Manage budgets and teams to ensure financial performance.
• Ensure quality across account teams and timely response to client requests.
• Partner with shared service leads to grow integrated business and new opportunities.
• Supervise staff and foster learning to build a high-performing culture.

Skills

Senior account leadership

Life sciences clients

Oncology experience

Data/regulatory communications

Digital landscape awareness

Presentation skills

Organized / proactive

Budget / project management

Team supervision

Team collaboration

Direct reports development

Flawless execution

Job description

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.

Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.

Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company with offices across EMEA, APAC and the US. We believe that the way to real, transformative change is through the uncommon combination of disciplines, technologies, and our greatest asset – our people. We are currently looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 2,000 talented professionals. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing global company committed to making the world a healthier place for all.

Job Summary:

Real Chemistry is currently seeking a PR Group Director (Associate Director-level) with solid client services experience with pharmaceutical clients, specifically in scientific comms (data milestones and regulatory communications) who can lead client strategy engagements and oversee project execution across different communication platforms as well as drive new business opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Leading on the scientific comms part of one of our largest global accounts, with a focus in oncology.
• 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 high-level and persuasive communications plans to meet the clients business objectives
• 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, 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 as an Associate Director or strong Senior Account Director looking to step up, in a health PR agency
• Extensive experience working with clients within the life sciences industry (particularly pharma/biotech)
• For this role we are looking for experience with oncology.
• Experience working in data/regulatory communications and scientific comms.
• Understanding of the everchanging digital landscape
• Exceptional presentation skills — both verbal and written, formal and informal
• Highly organized, proactive and a solution-oriented 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
• 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

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at http://www.realchemistry.com/

Real Chemistry is committed to being an Equal Opportunity employer. As such, we seek motivated and qualified applicants 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. We strive to employ, motivate, advance and reasonably accommodate any qualified employees and applicants. We believe diversity of persons and ideas forms the most comprehensive, forward-looking company.

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.