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Senior Director, Medical Strategy

Real Chemistry
Greater London
2 months ago
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It's not every day we have a chance to make the world a healthier place—but here, it’s our way of life. Idealistic? Maybe. Deeply pragmatic? Always. Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company that has carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, tech, and the people at the heart of it all. It’s with a great sense of purpose that we work together with brave health and wellness companies to create and inspire healthier, happier, and longer lives. It’s our passion. And if you’re still reading, we’re guessing it might be yours too. We are looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 2,000 talented professionals. At Real Chemistry, we don’t just wish the world was healthier. We leverage tech, data and creativity to make it so. You in?



Job Summary:

Real Chemistry is looking for a Senior Director, Medical Strategy – Oncology – to join our growing team!

Our Senior Directors are fundamental for directing programmes across the Real Chemistry ‘One Medical’ business. This position is perfect for a visionary leader who can use their extensive team leadership experience, therapy area and scientific expertise, and strong strategic thinking skills to define cutting-edge strategies and ensure excellence in all deliverables across the Medical team. Senior Directors thrive in shaping the future of the business and fostering a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment. Our Senior Directors have the opportunity to specialise in content development, team leadership, team development, and/or strategic thinking. The current role is focused on Medical Strategy – Oncology, specifically for work in breast cancer.

What you’ll do:

  • Therapy area and scientific expertise: Direct internal programmes related to therapy area and scientific expertise across the global ‘One Medical’ team
  • Strategic thinking: Define strategy on new and complex business proposals in collaboration with senior team members
  • Client relationships: Proactively act as trusted advisor for clients and internal teams across Real Chemistry
  • Managing and advising:
  • Lead, shape and direct medical teams to deliver a range of assets whilst fostering an environment of intellectual curiosity
  • Ensure that processes and team structures result in the highest quality of deliverables
  • Artificial intelligence (AI): Identify opportunities for AI interventions and direct internal programmes related to AI implementation across the global One Medical team
  • Business development: Drive business development activities aligned with Real Chemistry growth strategy and targets via identification of new clients and working with existing clients by leveraging expertise and networking
  • Strategic leadership:
  • Advance internal and industry best practices, develop and publish related thought leadership content that has a meaningful impact on Real Chemistry’s brand and business development
  • Provide strategic counsel and support strategic decision-making by acting as a strategic partner and advisor to key senior clients
  • Leadership in all aspects of the strategy process, from research and analysis to insight and creative brief development
  • Develop and execute strategic initiatives for projects in collaboration with internal teams and client partners
  • Critical thinking:
  • Understand industry dynamics from a Medical Affairs perspective and shape into Real Chemistry services and offerings
  • Confidently take a lead facilitator role in client meetings/ workshops



This position is a perfect fit for you if:

  • Our Company values really speak to you:Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve AlwaysandAccountability with an “I”.
  • 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:

  • You should bring previous extensive experience within medical education including roles that involved management of multiple large teams of medical writers and/or strategists
  • Proven record of building strong client relationships and growing business opportunities
  • A profound understanding of healthcare, science, medicine, and the pharmaceutical industry is essential
  • A high level of academic achievement is expected
  • You’ll need to be personable, articulate, and capable of nurturing relationships, with a knack for developing and delivering persuasive presentations



[Additional search terms: Senior Scientific Director, Senior Editorial Director, Senior Medical Director, Senior Strategy Director]

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, San Francisco, Manchester, UK and London, UK – 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 a primary office location near in Moorgate, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, dental insurance, pension contributions and a five-week sabbatical program. Other perks include health and wellness reimbursements, happy hours, and free healthy snacks to keep you running all day long. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at:http://www.realchemistry.com/.

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