Real Chemistry · 12 hours ago
Senior Vice President, Global Business Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $275K/yr
12+ years expReal Chemistry is a global agency focused on transforming healthcare through scientific expertise and innovative communication strategies. They are seeking a Senior Vice President of Global Business Development to lead growth in their Medical Communications business, driving revenue and developing strategic plans while building strong client relationships.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Own business development for U.S. Medical Communications—driving top-line growth by identifying, cultivating, and converting high-potential opportunities across PME, MA, and related scientific communications services
Develop and execute strategic growth plans, identifying clear levers for expansion, whitespace opportunities, and differentiating value propositions across therapy areas and client types
Provide high-level strategic and business oversight for key RFPs and pitches, partnering with practice leadership, client services, and scientific strategy to ensure quality, consistency, and competitive positioning
Independently lead smaller RFP or capabilities presentations, and comfortably initiate or steer conversations with prospective clients, demonstrating deep subject matter fluency
Monitor and analyze pharmaceutical pipelines, either independently or in collaboration with strategy and insights teams, to proactively identify new opportunities
Leverage industry knowledge and personal networks to pursue leads, cultivate executive-level client relationships, and advance new business conversations with minimal oversight
Collaborate closely with internal marketing, thought leadership, and communications teams to support Real Chemistry’s positioning and market visibility
Partner cross-functionally to stay fluent in Real Chemistry’s broader offerings — including advertising, data and analytics, and digital engagement — and identify opportunities for integration and cross-sell
Build and implement targeted growth plans, motivating team members to take action, meet milestones, and drive measurable results
Represent Real Chemistry at client meetings, industry events, and conferences, acting as an ambassador for our Medical Communications capabilities
Qualification
Required
12+ years of agency experience, with significant exposure to Medical Communications, ideally across both promotional medical education (PME) and medical affairs
Demonstrated track record of business development success, including leading multi-functional teams through high-stakes RFPs, developing pipeline strategies, and building new client relationships from the ground up
Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze or guide pipeline analysis, synthesize insights, and identify commercial opportunities
Ability to independently engage and influence growth targets, with or without an existing team supporting
Executive presence and strong communication skills, able to tailor messaging for senior client stakeholders and cross-functional internal teams
A collaborative spirit and an agile mindset. You know how to work across a matrixed organization to gather inputs, understand new offerings, and deliver on goals
Preferred
Bonus if you also bring experience in advertising, data-driven storytelling, digital, or other Real Chemistry offerings
Experience with marketing and thought leadership initiatives is a plus; belief in the alignment between business development and marketing is welcome
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit program
Free snacks
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
Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning
Company
Real Chemistry
Real Chemistry is a health innovation company dedicated to making the world a healthier place for everyone
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Chief Information Officer
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Jeff Byrne
Group Director of Research and Development
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