Account Associate - Integrated Communications

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 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.

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Job Summary

Real Chemistry is looking for an Account Associate join our growing team. We are currently seeking an Account Associate with an enthusiasm to learn and embrace a career in healthcare marketing communications. The position offers a great opportunity for an individual with a passion for healthcare to work with leading clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, and health IT fields.

This role can be remote in Germany, or in our London office.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for supporting the team on internal and external communications across all Real Chemistry accounts.
• Strong capability in project management and interest in healthcare communications.
• Strong client and account management relating to all communications materials.
• Draft content for client materials e.g. press releases, infographics, fact sheets.
• Incorporate client edits to documents and materials.
• Support media monitoring needs for clients.
• Develop and manage media lists for clients.
• Conduct media outreach for clients.
• Support research needs.
• Liaise with third party vendors to support client needs e.g. printers.
• Manage timelines and project trackers to ensure that the team is on track with deliverables and timelines.
• Stay on top of relevant trends and flag to managers and clients as appropriate.

What You’ll Do

• Primary responsibility for supporting the team on internal and external communications across all Real Chemistry accounts.
• Strong capability in project management and interest in healthcare communications.
• Strong client and account management relating to all communications materials.
• Draft content for client materials e.g. press releases, infographics, fact sheets.
• Incorporate client edits to documents and materials.
• Support media monitoring needs for clients.
• Develop and manage media lists for clients.
• Conduct media outreach for clients.
• Support research needs.
• Liaise with third party vendors to support client needs e.g. printers.
• Manage timelines and project trackers to ensure that the team is on track with deliverables and timelines.
• Stay on top of relevant trends and flag to managers and clients as appropriate.

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 prioritisation skills and a desire to dive into the data.
• You are highly organised self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What You Should Have

• Must be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge and interest in healthcare marketing (through academic studies or some work experience).
• Relevant degree in a science subject or communications/marketing.
• Has good understanding of social media vehicles and is comfortable managing and drafting communications around them.
• An interest in corporate accounts/the healthcare sector and a willingness to learn and grow both within the company and the industry.
• Open minded and eager to learn – the more you put in, the more you get out!
• Highly organised with a mindfulness of deadlines, the ability to manage multiple tasks based on priorities and a strong attention to detail.
• Independent thinker confident in taking ownership of assets and material development, but a team player who enjoys collaboration.
• Professional presence, performs with a sense of urgency and with a client service orientation.
• Has confidence to manage upward when required; able to communicate with managers when deadlines will not be met or when issues are foreseeable.
• High energy, able to effectively operate in fast-paced, growing and evolving environment.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentations skills.
• Good management of Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) – particularly PowerPoint.

Benefits and Working Style

Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified. We offer a comprehensive benefits program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in key markets with free snacks, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vision plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our benefits and offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.

Real Hybrid and Real HART

Working with Real HART: since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people want to work. We have office locations in the US, UK, and Europe with hubs where and when they need us. For employees within an hour of an office, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are also opening new offices, so if one opens near you, our Real HART policy will apply. Outside of these offices, we have regions where people work remotely but come together quarterly. We call this Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART).

Real Chemistry believes we are best together – our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person, while supporting flexibility for our people.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive and equitable work environment where employees feel empowered to leverage their personal and professional experience. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnicity or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If accommodations are needed during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.

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