SVP, Group Account Director (Germany)

Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isn’t just a job for us. We got into this field for different reasons, but we all stay for the same reason – to uncover insights, make meaningful connections, infuse creativity, and improve the patient experience by transforming healthcare through AI and ideas.

Real Chemistry creates the world around modern therapies with over 2,000 talented professionals, and for the last 20+ years has, carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, data & AI, and the people at the heart of it all. We work with the top 30 pharma and biotech companies and are built for uncommon collaboration—we believe we are best together, bring together experts from a wide range of disciplines collaborate without barriers under a single, unified mission: to transform what healthcare is to what it should be. This one-of-a-kind model allows us to work in a way that better reflects how people experience healthcare—all with the intent to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. But we can’t do it alone – you in?

21GRAMS, part of Real Chemistry, takes an innovative approach to advertising, and focuses on making healthcare more human. Not just in our work, but in the way we conduct business, approach client relationships, and treat each other. It’s a place where people subscribe to the adage, “Be good to each other, but hard on the work.” A place where people are not just in it for the paycheck, but to make a dent in the universe. Sound like you?

Job Summary:

Real Chemistry’s 21GRAMS is looking for an SVP, Group Account Director to help establish our growing global network. This role is both strategic and entrepreneurial, combining leadership with business development to expand our presence in key markets. You’ll be one of a few initial key hires helping us unlock the next phase of Real Chemistry’s growth as we work to expand our global footprint outside the US/UK.

In this role you will partner with strategy and creative leads to help establish a global presence in the local market you are hired in. You will play a pivotal role in delivering local insights, cultural nuance, and regulatory guidelines back to our UK-based International Hub for our largest clients, while also being responsible for driving local market growth across the entirety of our Real Chemistry capabilities – including Activation, Advertising, Analytics & Insights, Integrated Communications, and Medical Communications.

This position requires a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of global and local market pharmaceutical advertising, a proven track record in client management, as well as someone who loves to build high-performing teams. We are looking to hire in the following locations Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland. Please note, in the countries where Real Chemistry does not have a legal entity, you will be hired through a local Employer of Record (EoR) as we work to establish and build out our presence.

What You’ll Do:

As the SVP, Group Account Director, you will be a key leader responsible for establishing a local market presence, driving business development, leading our client relations efforts, and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction. You’ll build and nurture strong client relationships, develop and execute comprehensive client strategies aligned with business objectives, lead client pitches, and foster a culture of growth. This role will have a matrixed reporting structure and begin as an individual contributor. Over time it will scale to include recruiting and guiding team members as the local market presence grows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and growth of a local market presence, working closely with strategy and creative leadership to build a strong presence

• Coordination with UK-based International Hub of incoming work for local market input

• Review work from UK-based International Hub for local insights, cultural nuance, and regulatory considerations

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across Real Chemistry’s capabilities (Activation, Advertising, Analytics & Insights, Integrated Communications, and Medical Communications), driving growth in partnership with local market creative and strategy leadership and Real Chemistry executive leadership

• Drive annual growth planning in partnership with local market leadership and Real Chemistry executive leadership

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing insights and guidance to enhance their brand(s), while also proactively addressing any client concerns and driving the highest levels of client satisfaction

• Recruit and grow a high-performing team; identify resource gaps to en