Senior Group Director, Oncology Health PR

Real Chemistry; New York; Hybrid; GBP 135,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental wellness coaching

LinkedIn Learning access

Private medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Director-level

Health PR

Life sciences

Oncology

Data/regulatory comms

Digital communications

Presentation skills

Organization

Project management

Mentoring/leadership

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Tools

Regulatory channels

Job description

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