Group Director, Business Development

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 #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Group Director, Business Development Boston - Massachusetts; Carmel - Indiana; Chicago - Illinois; Lambertville - New Jersey; North Carolina The Role Real Chemistry is seeking a Group Director, Business Development to join our U.S.-based Growth team. This is a U.S. hybrid role, based in or near one of our U.S. hubs. This role is ideal for a seasoned business development leader who excels at leading high‑impact pitches, supporting organic growth opportunities, and strengthening how teams come together to win new work. Reporting to the Global Head of Business Development, the Group Director plays a key role in shaping and delivering compelling, integrated new business efforts across our healthcare portfolio in partnership with corporate and capability teams. What You’ll Do Lead and support priority new business pitches from RFI/RFP through final presentation, partnering closely with Client Leads, Growth Leaders, and cross‑functional teams Translate client briefs into clear strategic frameworks and compelling pitch narratives aligned to Real Chemistry capabilities Coordinate teams across disciplines and markets to ensure cohesive, differentiated responses Manage pitch timelines, workflows, and deliverables across multiple concurrent efforts Support the development of pitch materials, including proposals, decks, and presentations Keep senior stakeholders informed on progress, risks, and resource needs Drive post‑pitch debriefs and help capture learnings to improve future performance Contribute to tracking win rates, pitch outcomes, and performance trends Support hybrid team management and development—including mentoring, capability uplift, performance support, and cross‑functional team alignment. This Role Is a Good Fit If You Thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven agency environment Enjoy collaborating across teams and disciplines to deliver strong outcomes Adapt quickly as priorities shift and enjoy working in a dynamic environment Be a strategic thinker who can also execute with precision Have a proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset for complex challenges Manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment Lead through influence rather than authority Value continuous improvement and building scalable, repeatable approaches What You Should Have 10‑12+ years of experience in an advertising, communications, or integrated marketing agency environment, ideally within healthcare Ability to navigate across complex hybrid organizations and markets to centralize and coordinate business development efforts Proven experience leading or supporting successful new business pitches Strong storytelling, writing, and presentation skills Solid understanding of integrated marketing, communications, medical, and activation disciplines Healthcare industry experience across pharmaceutical, biotech, or related sectors Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working across disciplines Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Comfort working in hybrid teams across locations and functions Familiarity with new business tracking, reporting, or performance tools Pay Range: $160,000‑$175,000 Work with Our Hybrid & Regional Teams (Real HART) Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people want to work. We have office locations in cities in the U.S., UK, and Europe with many employees and clients that serve as hubs. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are also actively opening new office locations, so if one opens near you, our Real HART policy will apply. We focus on collaboration, learning, and connection in person while supporting flexibility for our people. Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where employees feel empowered to leverage all that they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co