Senior Group Director, Strategy

Real Chemistry is looking for a Senior Group Director, Strategy to join our growing team! We are looking for talented VPs and SVPs in the PR Strategy world. Senior Group Director of Strategy serves as a senior strategic leader within Integrated Communications, responsible for delivering high-impact, insight-driven strategy while contributing to organic client growth and new business development. This role sits at a critical inflection point between account, creative, execution and commercial leadership, requiring the ability to not only produce exceptional strategic work, but to help identify, shape, and convert growth opportunities within our dynamic healthcare landscape.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of insight-driven communications strategies across clients, including corporate and product communications; Translate research, data, and cultural context into clear, actionable strategic frameworks and narratives; Develop compelling briefs, positioning, and communications architectures; Serve as a trusted and collaborative strategic partner to internal teams and client stakeholders; Partner with client teams and across capabilities to deliver integrated, client-centric solutions; Ensure strategy is effectively translated across teams and consistently executed; Leverage and help build internal tools including AI tools; Identify and proactively shape opportunities to expand client scope, budgets, and remit; Strengthen relationships across client organizations; Partner with account and cross-functional teams to evolve existing work into higher-value, strategic engagements; Support development of new business opportunities; Help shape differentiated strategic POVs; Contribute to opportunity conversion; Demonstrate understanding of how strategy drives client investment decisions and business growth; Stay current on healthcare, biotech, consumer health, med tech, digital health and communications trends; Contribute to development of sector POVs, frameworks, and thought leadership; Support creation of materials and products that enhance market differentiation and credibility

Requirements

10+ years of experience in strategic communications, healthcare/pharma, or integrated agency environments; Strong track record of developing insight-led strategies and integrated communications frameworks and plans; Experience supporting or contributing to new business and account growth; Deep understanding of healthcare audiences, market dynamics, and regulatory considerations; Strong storytelling and presentation skills, including pitch environments; Ability to operate in fast-paced, cross-functional settings and manage ambiguity; Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and a growth mindset toward commercial leadership; Aligned with company values: Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, Accountability with an 'I'; Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable adjusting scope and focus; Proactive, driven, resourceful with strong prioritization skills and desire to dive into data; Highly organized self-starter able to work independently and under tight deadlines

Nice to have

Healthcare and communications expertise; Strong strategic rigor; Demonstrated ability to influence client outcomes and business growth; Highly driven; Obsessed with creating new growth strategies through relationships and impactful work; Collaborative approach

Benefits

Great Place to Work certified; Comprehensive benefit program and perks tailored to region; Free snacks in offices; 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