Director, Beyond Insights

Real Chemistry; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Chemistry is seeking a Director, Beyond Insights to lead our analytics program for media and omnichannel clients, defining reporting frameworks that capture performance and business outcomes. You will develop tracking infrastructure and create data-informed narratives connecting media investment to real-world opportunities.

Reporting to the VP, Beyond Insights, you will elevate current reporting programs, collaborate with cross-functional teams across Real Chemistry, and drive data-driven

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years analytics and reporting experience.
• Pharma media and digital marketing background preferred.
• Experience measuring paid media across HCP and consumer audiences.
• Familiarity with syndicated data sources (e.g., IQVIA, claims data)

Responsibilities

• Lead Beyond Insights analytics program for media and omnichannel clients.
• Define KPIs, dashboards, and narratives showing performance and optimization.
• Collaborate with media, data engineering, strategy teams and cross-office peers.
• Lead cross-functional data modeling and insight generation for media strategy.
• Communicate results and business impact to stakeholders and clients.
• Support omnichannel initiatives with marketing tech on methodology and execution.
• Develop analysis approaches for engagement, targeting, reporting and ad hoc requests.
• Develop models and recommendations for product direction.
• Mentor staff and guide project teams on research and client issues.
• Ensure client satisfaction with deliverables and directions.
• Provide subject matter expertise to internal and external customers.

Skills

Analytics leadership

Data storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

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 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.

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Role Overview

Real Chemistry is looking for a Director, Beyond Insights to help lead our analytics program for our media and omnichannel clients, defining reporting frameworks that capture media performance and key business outcomes and driving optimization efforts. You will be responsible for developing the tracking infrastructure and creating data-informed narratives that connect media investment to real-world business opportunities and challenges. Reporting to the VP, Beyond Insights, your role will involve elevating and optimizing current media and omnichannel reporting programs, processes, and outputs, as well as finding innovative ways to support clients with a data-driven focus in collaboration with teams across Real Chemistry.

Location:

This role can be remote within the United States or based in any of our U.S. office locations, including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Lambertville, NJ, San Francisco, or Carmel, IN.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive Real Chemistry’s Beyond Insights reporting and analytics program across our media and omnichannel client portfolio
• Own the media measurement and reporting framework - defining KPIs, dashboards, and performance narratives that show how media programs are performing and where to optimize
• Serve as the liaison to the VP, Beyond Insights, and collaborate closely with the media, data engineering, and strategy teams and cross-office peers to enhance Real Chemistry’s data initiatives, analytics programs, and practices
• Lead cross-functional projects using data modeling and analysis techniques to uncover insights that guide media strategy and investment decisions
• Examine, interpret, and communicate the results and business impact of media and analytical initiatives to key internal stakeholders and client teams
• Support omnichannel initiatives and coordinate with marketing technology on methodology and execution of customer campaigns
• Develop and own analysis approaches for engagement activities, targeting analysis, media reporting, and ad hoc requests with a focus on omnichannel
• Develop models and synthesize recommendations on the best path forward for specific products
• Oversee projects and provide guidance to project teams on research and client-related issues
• Own and direct all aspects of client development and direction, ensuring client satisfaction with project deliverables
• Manage direct reports and mentor staff outside of direct report responsibility\
• Provide subject matter expertise to internal and external customers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of analytics and reporting experience, with a background in pharmaceutical media and digital marketing (combination of client and agency experience preferred)
• Hands-on experience measuring and reporting on paid media programs across HCP and consumer audiences, including omnichannel campaign performance
• Expertise with Tableau or PowerBI and programming languages like SQL
• Familiarity with syndicated data sources (e.g., IQVIA, claims data,