Associate Account Director, Media Relations

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? Job Summary: Real Chemistry is looking for a Director join our growing team! Our 55 person Earned Media team is one-of-a-kind as our approach melds the art and science of integrated, cross-PESO (paid, earned, shared and owned) storytelling, powered by analytics. Real Chemistry is looking for driven, savvy game-changers who are ready to dive into the trenches and make an immediate impact across the entire agency. The Director role on the Earned Media team is a client leader, focused on driving earned media strategies supported by integrated services across the PESO spectrum. This role includes the following responsibilities, and the candidate would exhibit the skill sets noted below. This role can be remote in the US or in any of our US offices, including New York City, Boston, Chicago, or Philadelphia. What you’ll do: May serve as day-to-day client contact for all earned media-related needs on select accounts and as a strong #2 on others; driving and managing integrated media strategy, execution and related internal and external media expectations Create and maintain excellent relationships with agenda-setting, top-tier journalists as well as relevant influential trade reporters Support organic and new business development via analytics-driven media research, comprehensive and integrated media strategy development, and cohesive PESO pull-through Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors Partner with account teams and cross-functional leaders (social, paid, search, and analytics) to address client/team concerns quickly and productively Strong understanding of earned media toolbox and how to utilize analytics to inform recommendations Motivate and coach teams through engaging management and career development practices; manage junior media team members Set clear performance objectives and utilize all management tools to communicate alignment and performance measures Serve as connector to cross functional specialties and proactively seeks out opportunities to integrate business opportunities to fuel PESO and analytics offerings Maintain media budgets and scopes, and assist in well-informed SOWs Actively partners with other specialists to create integrated recommendations Embodies and incorporates Real Chemistry’s Core Values 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 or equivalent experience is required Minimum 7 years of hands-on, progressive industry experience, working in the biotech and pharma spaces Working knowledge across various therapeutic areas Deep understanding of how PESO plays out in today’s modern media world Excellent project and people management skills Highly effective organizational, communication and writing skills Ability to juggle multiple assignments with ease and flexibility Robust relationships with journalists across range of media types (traditional, new media channels, etc.) Effective and confident presenter to internal and external audiences Experience with medical meeting support, orchestrating regulatory milestones, thought leadership and sponsored content experience a must Strong experience in varied therapeutic areas Seasoned at leading media strategy and demonstrates clear understanding of agency capabilities to sell integrated programming to internal teams and clients Pay Range: $105,000-$120,000 This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. 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 here. Working with HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have offices in cities with many employees and clients – New York, Chicago, Austin, Washington D.C., San Francisco, and London – that serve as hubs where and when they need us, and we encourage employees who live less than a 45-minute commute of a Real Chemistry office to go in at least two days per week. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Hybrid and Regional Teams approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together – and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person – but also supports flexibility for our people. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including options for medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401k match, flexible PTO, and entitlement to a five-week sabbatical program after 5 years of service. Other perks include an annual wellness reimbursement, student loan debt contributions, mental wellness coaching and support, and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Additional benefits for those just starting or continuing with their family building journey include access to enhanced fertility support, Bright Horizons family support programs, as well as expanded paid leave for new parents including personalized coaching support through Your 4th Trimester ®. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: https://www.realchemistry.com/ 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, color, 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. Real Chemistry is comprised of people who love what they do and show up every day to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. Our core values –Best Together, Accountability with an I, Impact Obsessed, Evolve, Always, and Excellence expected—guide us as we help our clients, patients, and providers. We push the envelope, collaborate like crazy and always stay one step ahead of where the world is headed. We believe with great people and great purpose, anything is possible.