Senior Strategist

Real Chemistry; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks

Generous holidays

Private medical

Dental plan

Vision plan

Learning access

Job summary

Real Chemistry is seeking a Senior Strategist to join the growing 21GRAMS Strategy team in London. This role supports high-profile global accounts, turning research into strategic recommendations and shaping work that resonates with clients and audiences.

You’ll blend strong research with creative strategic thinking, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and grow into greater ownership as the team expands.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3-5 years of strategy, planning, research or insight experience within an agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and desk research to build understanding of markets, audiences and behaviours.
• Develop consumer and stakeholder insights to shape strategy.
• Carry out category and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Support senior strategy colleagues across global account work and projects.
• Contribute to strategic narratives and presentations, making findings clear.
• Present thinking to internal teams and clients as experience grows.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-moving agency environment.

Skills

Primary and desk research

Insights development

Category and competitor analysis

Storytelling

Presentation skills

Collaboration across teams

Support for new business pitches

Strategic thinking

Tools

Market research methods

Strategic briefs development

Job description

London - UK

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.

Senior Strategist

Job Summary

Real Chemistry is looking for a Senior Strategist to join the growing 21GRAMS Strategy team in London. This is an opportunity to support high-profile global accounts within one of healthcare advertising’s most creative agencies, working alongside award-winning creative, strategy and client teams.

You will combine strong research and analytical foundations with creative strategic thinking. You will explore markets, audiences and competitors, turn insights into clear strategic recommendations, and help shape work that resonates with clients and their audiences. The role will mainly support senior strategists while offering strong scope to learn, collaborate internationally and progress as the team continues to grow.

What you’ll do

• Conduct primary and desk research to build a clear understanding of markets, sectors, audiences and behaviours.
• Develop consumer and stakeholder insights that help shape creative and brand strategy.
• Carry out category and competitor analysis, identifying the most relevant opportunities and challenges.
• Support senior strategy colleagues across global account work, strategic projects and client deliverables.
• Contribute to creative briefs, strategic narratives and presentations, making complex findings clear and engaging.
• Work closely with Creative, Client Services, Medical Education and wider cross-functional teams.
• Support new business pitches through research, insight development and strategic thinking.
• Present thinking confidently to internal teams and, as experience grows, to clients.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-moving agency environment.

This position is a perfect fit for you if

• You are curious, creative and commercially aware, with a genuine interest in understanding people and what drives them.
• You are a clear and engaging communicator who enjoys presenting ideas and contributing to discussion.
• You bring positive energy, ambition and a desire to develop within strategy.
• You can balance detailed research with the ability to step back, identify the key insight and tell a compelling story.
• You are collaborative, proactive and comfortable working across different disciplines and with colleagues in other markets.
• You are adaptable, organised and able to deliver high-quality work against deadlines.
• Our Company values - Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” - really speak to you.

What you should have

• Approximately 3-5 years of strategy, planning, research or insight experience within an agency environment.
• Experience in healthcare advertising is welcome, but candidates from traditional consumer or AOR advertising agencies who are interested in moving into healthcare will also be considered.
• A strong foundation in market research, desk research, audience insight and competitor or category analysis.
• Experience working across more than one client, category, sector or therapy area.
• An understanding of how agency teams operate, including fast-paced delivery and changing priorities.
• Experience supporting new business pitches is useful but not essential.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills, with the ability to distil information into clear, persuasive recommendations.
• A collaborative mindset and the potential to grow into greater strategic ownership over 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 supportandaccess 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.