Group Director, Business Development- Activation
Boston - Massachusetts · Carmel - Indiana · Chicago - Illinois · Lambertville - New Jersey · Remote · Water Street - New York · New York · USD 150,000-170,000 · 10-12 years experience · Posted Oct 14, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 10-12 years experience
- Location
- Boston - Massachusetts · Carmel - Indiana · Chicago - Illinois · Lambertville - New Jersey · Remote · Water Street - New York · New York
- Salary
- USD 150,000-170,000
About the role
- Real Chemistry is seeking a Group Director, Business Development to join our U.S.-based Growth team and support our Activation Capability Area.
- This role leads high-impact pitches, supports organic growth opportunities, and strengthens how teams come together to win new work.
- The Group Director reports to the Global Head of Business Development and shapes integrated new business efforts across our healthcare portfolio.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 10-12+ years of experience in a Media, Social, Influencer/Creator, Content 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.
Benefits
- Free snacks in key market 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
Workplace
- Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships.
- For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, in-person attendance is required two days per week.
- Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration and team connection opportunities.
Skills
- Media
- Social
- Influencer/Creator
- Content
- Integrated Marketing
- Communications
- Medical
- Activation
- Presentation
