Director, Medical Strategy (Medical Affairs) in Edinburgh

It’s not every day we have a chance to make the world a healthier place—but here, it’s our way of life. Idealistic? Maybe. Deeply pragmatic? Always. Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company that has carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, tech, and the people at the heart of it all. It’s with a great sense of purpose that we work together with brave health and wellness companies to create and inspire healthier, happier, and longer lives. It’s our passion.

We are looking for Director, Medical Strategy to join our growing team! Our Medical Strategy team are medical and scientific experts who are able to develop cutting‑edge strategies and ensure excellence in all deliverables across the Medical team.

What you’ll do:

• Advise clients and teams across one or more Global MedComms accounts, through deep insight and clinical connections related to your therapy area and scientific expertise.
• Define strategy on new and complex business proposals in collaboration with senior team members.
• Proactively act as trusted advisor for clients using pharma sector experience.
• Provide constructive challenge to key senior clients to support strategic decision‑making, acting as a soundboard, confidante, and medical business partner.
• Provide strategic institutional advice to maximise the impact of the medical programmes that we deliver.
• Identify opportunities for AI interventions and direct internal programmes related to AI implementation across the global team.
• Drive business development activities via identification of new clients and working with existing clients.
• Execute leadership in all aspects of the strategy process, from research and analysis to insight and creative brief development.
• Collaborate with other team members to analyse findings, develop insights and implications and create client presentations that deliver linear, evidence‑based stories.
• Confidently take a lead facilitator role in client meetings/workshops.

What you should have:

• Previous extensive experience in a medical affairs strategy role within a Med Comms agency, pharmaceutical company or strategic consultancy.
• Strong experience and understanding of health, medicine and the pharma industry, particularly medical affairs.
• Proven experience building strong client relationships and growing business opportunities.
• Cardiorenal or diabetes experience would be preferred.

You would be expected to work on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week from one of our offices across the UK (London, Manchester, Edinburgh) or Switzerland (Zurich).

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. 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.

• Free snacks to keep you running all day long.
• Generous holiday and paid time off options for private medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Support in saving for the future.
• Mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.

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 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, colour, 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.