Group Director, Business Development — Hybrid Growth Leader

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks

Generous PTO

Private medical

Job summary

Real Chemistry is a global healthcare communications agency seeking a Group Director, Business Development to join our U.S.-based Growth team and support our Activation Capability Area, spanning Media, Social, Creator/ Influencer, Content, Omnichannel, and more.

This role is ideal for a seasoned leader who excels at high-impact pitches, organic growth opportunities, and coordinating cross-functional teams to win new work.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years in a Media/Influencer/Content agency environment, ideally healthcare.
• Ability to navigate complex hybrid organizations and markets to centralize BD efforts.
• Proven experience leading or supporting successful new business pitches.
• Strong storytelling, writing, and presentation skills.
• Healthcare industry experience across pharmaceutical, biotech, or related sectors.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working across disciplines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort working in hybrid teams across locations and functions.
• Familiarity with new business tracking, reporting, or performance tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support priority new business pitches from RFI/RFP through final presentation, partnering with Client Leads, Growth Leaders, and cross functional teams.
• Translate client briefs into clear strategic frameworks and compelling pitch narratives aligned to Real Chemistry capabilities.
• Coordinate teams across disciplines and markets to ensure cohesive, differentiated responses.
• Manage pitch timelines, workflows, and deliverables across multiple concurrent efforts.
• Support the development of pitch materials, including proposals, decks, and presentations.
• Keep senior stakeholders informed on progress, risks, and resource needs.
• Drive post pitch debriefs and help capture learnings to improve future performance.
• Contribute to tracking win rates, pitch outcomes, and performance trends.
• Support hybrid team management and development—including mentoring, capability uplift, performance support, and cross functional team alignment.

Skills

New business development

Pitch presentations

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Healthcare industry experience

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Hybrid work adaptability

Job description

Real Chemistry is a global healthcare communications agency seeking a Group Director, Business Development to join our U.S.-based Growth team and support our Activation Capability Area, spanning Media, Social, Creator/ Influencer, Content, Omnichannel, and more.

This role is ideal for a seasoned leader who excels at high-impact pitches, organic growth opportunities, and coordinating cross-functional teams to win new work.