Manager, Social Media

Real Chemistry; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

LinkedIn Learning access

Private medical/dental/vision

Mental wellness coaching

Hybrid/remote flexibility

Job summary

Real Chemistry in New York City (hybrid) is seeking a Manager, Social Media to lead strategic social campaigns for healthcare clients. You will shape organic and paid strategies, guide creators, and collaborate across account teams to deliver compelling content.

You’ll manage multiple accounts, stay ahead of trends, and translate data into actionable plans. The role requires 2–4 years in biotech/pharma social media, a BA or equivalent, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of social media experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• College degree (BA or equivalent).
• Proficiency in social media platforms and strategies.
• Experience with paid social advertising on Facebook/Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok.
• Experience collaborating with influencers for social content.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask under deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentations.
• Agency/client-facing experience preferred.
• Understanding FDA regulations guiding social media for biotech/pharma.

Responsibilities

• Master social media across platforms and stay current with trends.
• Develop organic and paid social strategies for clients.
• Write engaging social content and support Canva graphics with teams.
• Lead social media across multiple healthcare accounts within integrated team.
• Manage timelines, deadlines, and client communications.
• Guide account teams on social media tactics and reporting.

Skills

Social media

Biotech/pharma experience

Influencer partnerships

Content creation

Communication skills

Project organization

Education

BA or equivalent

Tools

Canva

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

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 #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.

Real Chemistry is looking for a Manager, Social Media join our growing team!

This is a hybrid role, based in New York City, Lambertville, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

What you’ll do:

• Master all things social media: X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, YouTube, Pinterest, TikTok you name it. You will have in-depth knowledge of today’s top social platforms.
• Develop Organic and Paid Strategies: Counsel clients on best practices incorporating paid social into an overall social strategy. Display knowledge of the functionality, strategies behind social media driven campaigns and best practices of all major social platforms including Facebook/Instagram, X, LinkedIn, etc.
• Sharpen your creative skills: You will write compelling, engaging and fresh social media content as well as support templatized graphics creation in Canva a nd/or work with creative teams, including designers and copy writers, to develop outstanding content for our clients, customized for social platforms and ad units.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Act as day‑to‑day social media lead across multiple healthcare accounts, but part of an integrated team of account, paid social, earned, influencer, analytics and digital media colleagues. Advise the execution of social media tactics including content development and distribution, paid promotions and results reporting.
• Thrive in a face-paced, ever evolving environment :Organization is critical for success in this role, whiling maintaining strong organization and tracking of client communications to ensure all deadlines are met. Act as source of truth and knowledge holder when it comes to timelines and processes. Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines, while understanding how to prioritize is key.
• Appreciatea world culture that requires constant learning and innovation: Cultivate and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media trends and platforms to guide account teams and help Real Chemistry continue to be a leader in the space.

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

• Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.
• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.
• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
• You are a highly organized self‑starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What you should have:

• 2-4 years of experience in social media, in biotech or pharmaceutical
• College degree (BA or equivalent)
• Shown proficiency in social media, both personally and professionally
• Understanding of how paid promotion works on the main social media platforms: Facebook/Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok. Experience with social media ad technologies is a plus
• Experience working with influencers to create social content is a plus
• Experience in social channel engagement and community management monitoring
• Highly organized, mindful of deadlines with the ability to multi-task and work under limited supervision
• Experience collaborating effectively internally and externally as part of an integrated team
• Outstanding written and oral communications and presentations skills
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint
• Agency experience in a client‑facing role preferred
• Understanding of the FDA regulations guiding social media efforts for biotech and pharma clients

Pay Range:

$60,000-$75,000

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.