Real Chemistry, Inc.
Vice President, Strategy (Medical) Water Street - New York
Real Chemistry, Inc., Carmel Hamlet, New York, United States
About Real Chemistry
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. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.
Role Overview The Vice President of Strategy is a leadership role responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans that drive commercial success for our clients’ brands. This individual will play a pivotal role in guiding clients through all phases of product lifecycle, from pre‑launch through maturity, leveraging deep healthcare marketing expertise and industry knowledge to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.
Strategic Leadership
Serve as the strategic lead on multiple accounts (large and small) and new business opportunities, developing comprehensive marketing and communication strategies that align with client objectives.
Understand disease/market landscapes, competitive environments, and target audience insights, translating these into actionable recommendations for brand strategy.
Lead the development of go‑to‑market strategies, launch planning, and lifecycle management initiatives to maximize product commercial potential.
Provide strategic guidance on market development, customer needs assessment, patient segmentation, competitive positioning, and market prioritization.
Facilitate strategic planning workshops with clients to define strategy, positioning, messaging, and tactical approaches.
Client Partnership
Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior levels, serving as a trusted strategic advisor on commercial and marketing challenges.
Showcase strategic value through well‑crafted presentations and recommendations that demonstrate deep understanding of client business objectives.
Lead client workshops and strategic planning sessions to align on key priorities and approaches.
Anticipate client needs and proactively identify opportunities for growth and optimization.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Develop strong partnerships with internal account, creative, medical, and other functional teams to ensure cohesive and effective execution of strategic plans.
Collaborate with medical strategy teams to ensure scientific accuracy and credibility in all strategic recommendations.
Work closely with analytics teams to leverage data‑driven insights that inform strategic decisions.
Partner with digital and omnichannel experts to develop integrated marketing strategies across touchpoints.
Business Development
Contribute significantly to new business development efforts, including pitches, proposals, and RFP responses.
Conduct healthcare provider interviews and competitive analysis to inform new business approaches.
Present at new business pitches with confidence and executive presence.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of strategic planners, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
Manage workload and resource allocation across multiple client engagements and projects.
Provide coaching and guidance to team members on complex strategic problems and client challenges.
Foster collaboration across agency departments to deliver integrated solutions.
Ideal Candidate 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 a highly organized self‑starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, etc.) preferred, with 12–15+ years in healthcare/pharma strategy, marketing, or consulting.
Proven success in shaping brand strategies across oncology therapeutic areas and product lifecycles, with strong understanding of medical/scientific value drivers.
Deep knowledge of healthcare ecosystems, including regulatory dynamics, key stakeholders, and scientific influencers.
Skilled in customer insight generation, market analysis, and strategic planning tools to inform evidence‑based decisions.
Entrepreneurial and adaptable, with a track record of cross‑functional collaboration across medical, commercial, and scientific teams.
Pay Range $180,000.00–$200,000.00
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.
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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. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.
Role Overview The Vice President of Strategy is a leadership role responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans that drive commercial success for our clients’ brands. This individual will play a pivotal role in guiding clients through all phases of product lifecycle, from pre‑launch through maturity, leveraging deep healthcare marketing expertise and industry knowledge to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.
Strategic Leadership
Serve as the strategic lead on multiple accounts (large and small) and new business opportunities, developing comprehensive marketing and communication strategies that align with client objectives.
Understand disease/market landscapes, competitive environments, and target audience insights, translating these into actionable recommendations for brand strategy.
Lead the development of go‑to‑market strategies, launch planning, and lifecycle management initiatives to maximize product commercial potential.
Provide strategic guidance on market development, customer needs assessment, patient segmentation, competitive positioning, and market prioritization.
Facilitate strategic planning workshops with clients to define strategy, positioning, messaging, and tactical approaches.
Client Partnership
Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior levels, serving as a trusted strategic advisor on commercial and marketing challenges.
Showcase strategic value through well‑crafted presentations and recommendations that demonstrate deep understanding of client business objectives.
Lead client workshops and strategic planning sessions to align on key priorities and approaches.
Anticipate client needs and proactively identify opportunities for growth and optimization.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Develop strong partnerships with internal account, creative, medical, and other functional teams to ensure cohesive and effective execution of strategic plans.
Collaborate with medical strategy teams to ensure scientific accuracy and credibility in all strategic recommendations.
Work closely with analytics teams to leverage data‑driven insights that inform strategic decisions.
Partner with digital and omnichannel experts to develop integrated marketing strategies across touchpoints.
Business Development
Contribute significantly to new business development efforts, including pitches, proposals, and RFP responses.
Conduct healthcare provider interviews and competitive analysis to inform new business approaches.
Present at new business pitches with confidence and executive presence.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of strategic planners, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
Manage workload and resource allocation across multiple client engagements and projects.
Provide coaching and guidance to team members on complex strategic problems and client challenges.
Foster collaboration across agency departments to deliver integrated solutions.
Ideal Candidate 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 a highly organized self‑starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, etc.) preferred, with 12–15+ years in healthcare/pharma strategy, marketing, or consulting.
Proven success in shaping brand strategies across oncology therapeutic areas and product lifecycles, with strong understanding of medical/scientific value drivers.
Deep knowledge of healthcare ecosystems, including regulatory dynamics, key stakeholders, and scientific influencers.
Skilled in customer insight generation, market analysis, and strategic planning tools to inform evidence‑based decisions.
Entrepreneurial and adaptable, with a track record of cross‑functional collaboration across medical, commercial, and scientific teams.
Pay Range $180,000.00–$200,000.00
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.
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