Account Director, Earned Media, New York

Job Summary

At Real Chemistry, we transform healthcare with scientific expertise, human‑centred creativity, and AI‑driven insights. We are seeking an Account Director to lead media relations for the Integrated Communications team across global accounts such as obesity, oncology, and rare diseases.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple client accounts of varying sizes
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Overseeing the distribution of client announcements via appropriate regulatory channels and following up with media in a timely manner
• Developing high‑level and persuasive communications plans to meet client business objectives
• Taking accountability for the financial performance of accounts through close management of budgets and team members
• Partnering with internal team leads to grow integrated business (social media/digital, creative) and to develop new business opportunities

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience within an integrated health PR/marketing agency and/or press office
• Experience with pharmaceutical clients
• Experience working within media relations, and interest in growing further in this area
• Some scientific knowledge from education or work
• Strong understanding of the UK and European media
• Understanding of the ever‑changing digital landscape
• Exceptional presentation skills – both verbal and written, formal and informal
• Project management experience, demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and manage detailed budgets

Benefits

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks tailored to your region, including free snacks, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vision plans, support for saving for the future, and mental wellness coaching and online learning resources. Benefits details can be viewed at the benefits website.

Working Locations & Arrangements

We have office locations in the U.S., U.K., and Europe. Employees within an hour of an office are expected to work in‑office two days a week in a Real HART (Real Hybrid and Regional Teams) approach, but flexible remote work is also supported on a quarterly collaboration basis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.

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