Senior PR Lead, Sci-Comm & Data Milestones (Oncology)

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

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