Group Director, Activation & New Business Growth

Real Chemistry; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work certification

Generous benefits

Free snacks

Job summary

Real Chemistry is seeking a Group Director, Business Development to lead our U.S.-based Growth team and drive integrated new business efforts across Healthcare Activation, including Media, Social, Creator/Influencer, and Content capabilities.

The role calls for a seasoned leader who excels in high-impact pitches, aligns cross-functional teams, and translates complex client briefs into compelling narratives that showcase Real Chemistry's differentiated capabilities across markets.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years in a Media/Influencer/Content agency environment, healthcare preferred.
• Ability to navigate complex hybrid organizations and markets to coordinate BD efforts.
• Proven experience leading or supporting successful new business pitches.
• Strong storytelling, writing, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of integrated marketing, medical and activation disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support priority new business pitches from RFI/RFP through final presentation.
• Translate client briefs into strategic frameworks and compelling pitch narratives.
• Coordinate teams across disciplines and markets for cohesive responses.
• Manage pitch timelines, workflows, and deliverables across multiple concurrent efforts.
• Support the development of pitch materials, decks, and presentations.
• Keep senior stakeholders informed on progress, risks and resource needs.
• Drive post-pitch debriefs and capture learnings to improve future performance.
• Contribute to tracking win rates, pitch outcomes, and performance trends.
• Support hybrid team management and development across locations.

Skills

Media industry experience

Storytelling

Writing

Presentation skills

Integrated marketing knowledge

Healthcare industry experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Hybrid work experience

Job description

Real Chemistry is seeking a Group Director, Business Development to lead our U.S.-based Growth team and drive integrated new business efforts across Healthcare Activation, including Media, Social, Creator/Influencer, and Content capabilities.

The role calls for a seasoned leader who excels in high-impact pitches, aligns cross-functional teams, and translates complex client briefs into compelling narratives that showcase Real Chemistry's differentiated capabilities across markets.