Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isn’t just a job for us. We got into this field for different reasons, but we all stay for the same reason – to uncover insights, make meaningful connections, infuse creativity, and improve the patient experience by transforming healthcare through AI and ideas.
Real Chemistry creates the world around modern therapies with over 2,000 talented professionals, and for the last 20+ years has, carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, data & AI, and the people at the heart of it all. We work with the top 30 pharma and biotech companies and are built for uncommon collaboration—we believe we are best together, bring together experts from a wide range of disciplines collaborate without barriers under a single, unified mission: to transform what healthcare is to what it should be. This one-of-a-kind model allows us to work in a way that better reflects how people experience healthcare—all with the intent to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. But we can’t do it alone – you in?
Real Chemistry is seeking an experienced Vice President of Client Services to lead and grow our Publications offering within our Med affairs team. This is a client facing leadership role focused on overseeing strategic publication planning and execution, ensuring compliance with industry guidelines, and delivering high-quality, data-driven scientific communications for our pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
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.
What you’ll do:
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Lead and drive the development of comprehensive medical publication strategies, ensuring alignment with clients’ scientific and business objectives.
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Oversee the planning, development, and execution of scientific publications, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations at congresses.
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Guide clients on best practices for data dissemination, congress planning, and digital publication channels to maximize scientific impact.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with Medical Affairs teams, key opinion leaders (KOLs), authors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
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Serve as a trusted strategic partner to clients, providing expert counsel on scientific communications and evidence dissemination.
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Lead discussions with clients on data publication strategies, scientific platform development, and congress planning.
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Drive collaboration between medical writers, editors, and scientific experts to ensure the highest standards of publication excellence.
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Identify and drive organic growth opportunities within existing accounts and contribute to new business development efforts through RFIs/RFPs and strategic pitches.
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Manage revenue forecasting, profitability, and operational efficiencies across the Medical Affairs Publications team.
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Ensure appropriate resource allocation and team scalability to support client needs and business growth.
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Monitor evolving industry trends, regulatory changes, and digital innovations in scientific publishing to guide future strategy.
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Develop and manage team of direct reports within the account management discipline ensuring learning and development and career development goals for each individual are achieved
This position is a perfect fit for you if:
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Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.
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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.
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You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
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You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.
What you should have:
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10+ years of experience in medical affairs communications and scientific publications, within the pharmaceutical or agency setting.
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Deep expertise in publication planning, congress strategy, and scientific data dissemination.
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Awareness and dedication to ICMJE and GPP 2022 guidelines
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Proven leadership in developing and executing publication strategies for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
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Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and team leadership.
Pay Range: $210,000 - $240,000
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. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.
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 options for medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401k match, flexible PTO, and entitlement to a five-week sabbatical program after 5 years of service. Other perks include student loan debt contributions, mental wellness coaching and support, and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Additional benefits for those just starting or continuing with their family building journey include access to enhanced fertility support, Bright Horizons family support programs, as well as expanded paid leave for new parents including personalized coaching support through Your 4th Trimester ®. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com
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 (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.
What We Do
Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company with offices across the United States and Europe. We believe that the way to real, transformative change is through the uncommon combination of disciplines, technologies, and our greatest asset – our people. We are currently looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 1,800 talented professionals.
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