EVP, Executive Strategy Director

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 culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues.

About the role

21GRAMS, part of Real Chemistry, takes an innovative approach to advertising, focusing on making healthcare more human—not just in our work, but in the way we conduct business, approach client relationships, and treat each other. It’s a place where people subscribe to the adage, “Be good to each other, but hard on the work.” A place where people are not only in it for the paycheck, but to make a dent in the universe.

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, Lambertville, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of brand positioning, messaging, and creative briefs that effectively communicate brand story
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Account Management, Creative, and Project Management teams to develop integrated omnichannel campaigns that deliver measurable results
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in omnichannel marketing, and incorporate relevant insights into strategy development
• Develop and implement comprehensive strategies that effectively reach target audiences, drive brand awareness, and ultimately contribute to the success of our clients' campaigns
• Design and facilitate workshops; lead tactical and brand planning
• Conduct market research, consumer insights, and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the marketplace
• Drive innovation in brand strategy and marketing approaches to stay ahead of industry trends and maintain a competitive edge
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of brand initiatives and campaigns, and use insights to inform future strategies
• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in Brand Strategy or related roles within an advertising agency, with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful brand strategies
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and strategies in a clear and compelling manner
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Alignment with Real Chemistry’s values: Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, and Accountability with an “I”
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable adjusting scope, responsibilities, and focus as the company grows
• Proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into data
• Highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines

Pay

Pay Range: $300,000 - $320,000. 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.

Benefits

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefits program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes:

• Offices in key markets with 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

Learn more about our benefits and perks, and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.

Schedule

Real Chemistry’s workplace model is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Work arrangements may vary by role and location:

• For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, in-person attendance is required two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients.
• Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities.
• Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for this role during the interview process.