Associate Director, Strategy

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?

Real Chemistry is looking for a Director, Strategy to join our growing team!  

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic-minded individual to join our team as a Director, Strategy. As the Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving the overall strategic direction of the company, collaborating closely with senior leadership to identify, develop, and execute key initiatives that support our long-term growth objectives. You will collaborate with various teams to create and implement strategies and are responsible for analyzing information related to the proposals that they make and present them to executives or clients. 

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

What you’ll do: 

·       Own strategy development throughout projects, pitches, and client work to deliver captivating strategic stories 

·       Turn data/information into original brand stories  

·       Lead all aspects of brand positioning, brand culture, etc. 

·       Design, lead, and facilitate senior-level client workshops and internal brainstorms 

·       Lead research design for qualitative and quantitative approaches to initiate big ideas and growth for the brand  

·       Lead the comms planning and annual brand planning process  

·       Provide leadership and guidance to the strategy team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence  

·       Manage/mentor junior team members, helping them develop their skills and complete work at the highest levels of quality  

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 highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines. 

What you should have:  

·       Bachelor’s Degree  

·       4 years or more of experience in strategist roles  

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