Group Director - Patient Advocacy and Policy

Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company with offices across Europe and the US. We believe that the way to real, transformative change is through the uncommon combination of disciplines, technologies, and our greatest asset – our people. We are currently looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 1,800 talented professionals. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing global company committed to making the world a healthier place for all.

Real Chemistry is looking for a Group Director with experience in the patient advocacy and healthcare policy space to join our growing team! The position offers a great opportunity for an individual with a passion for life sciences to work with leading clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, and health IT fields.

What you’ll do:

• Manage multiple client engagements of varying sizes in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional client relationship skills.
• Oversee the distribution of client announcements via the appropriate regulatory channels and follow up with media in a timely manner.
• Develop clients’ advocacy and policy strategies and tactics.
• Lead operational efforts and be accountable for the financial performance of engagements through close management of budgets and team members.
• Ensure the quality of the account team(s) is held to the highest standard and that all client requests are handled in a strategic and timely manner.
• Partner with shared service leads to run and grow integrated business (social media/digital, creative), and to develop new business opportunities.
• Directly supervise account staff and promote continuous learning and development to help build a high performing culture.

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.
• 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:

• Experience working with clients within the life sciences industry, and specifically on projects aligned to patient advocacy.
• Ability to work within and lead cross-functional teams internally (confidently liaise with and guide tech, creative and account teams) in order to deliver outstanding client work.
• Ability to support and drive new business operations alone and as part of a bigger team.
• Ability to relay high science to audiences with different levels of knowledge.
• Knowledge of annual planning, resourcing and forecasting.
• Ability to manage and inspire an account team.
• Supervisory skills, with ability to manage and cultivate junior staff and effectively collaborate with subcontractors.
• Demonstrated experience developing direct reports and influence-managing matrixed teams a must.
• Exceptional organizational skills leading to flawless execution of tactical plans is required.