PR Director/Senior Director (Sci-Comms & Data Milestones)

Real Chemistry; New York; Híbrido; GBP 135.000 - 181.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mental wellness coaching

LinkedIn Learning access

Private medical, dental, and vision

Descripción de la vacante

Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company seeking a Senior Group Director (Director/Senior Director level) with solid client services experience in scientific communications for pharmaceutical clients, especially oncology. The role guides client strategy and oversees project execution across platforms and drives new business opportunities.

You will lead the scientific comms for a major global account, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure timely, regulatory-aligned

Formación

• Director or Senior Director experience in health PR agencies.
• Extensive experience with life sciences clients (pharma/biotech).
• Experience with oncology-focused accounts.
• Experience in data/regulatory communications and scientific communications.

Responsabilidades

• Lead on the scientific comms aspect of a major global account, focusing on oncology.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional relationship skills.
• Oversee distribution of client announcements via regulatory channels and media outreach.
• Develop high-level, persuasive communications plans aligned to client objectives.
• Lead financial performance management through budgets and team oversight.
• Ensure quality of account teams and timely handling of client requests.
• Partner with shared service leads to grow integrated business and identify new opportunities.
• Directly supervise account staff and promote learning and development.

Conocimientos

Director-level

Health PR

Life sciences

Oncology

Data/regulatory comms

Digital communications

Presentation skills

Organization

Project management

Mentoring/leadership

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Herramientas

Regulatory channels

Descripción del empleo

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 **Senior ****Group Director **(Director or Senior 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 a Director or Senior Director, 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.