Real Chemistry is hiring : Managing Director, Social Media in New York

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.

Real Chemistry is seeking a Managing Director of Social Media to join our dynamic and rapidly growing team. This is a pivotal leadership role that will shape social media strategies to drive impactful outcomes for our healthcare clients in an evolving landscape.

The Managing Director will be a forward-thinking, digitally savvy strategist who can harness the power of digital and social media to amplify our clients’ messages and advance their goals.

Responsibilities : Spearhead the digital and social media strategy, identifying opportunities to integrate cutting-edge tools and platforms.

Act as an agency thought leader, representing Real Chemistry in client meetings and industry forums.

Anticipate shifts in the industry and proactively position our team to lead in digital and social advancements.

Drive the development of campaigns that leverage omnichannel strategies and deliver a cohesive message across all client touchpoints.

Command high-stakes meetings, confidently presenting strategies and new initiatives to clients and senior stakeholders.

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior clients, providing strategic guidance and helping them make informed business decisions.

Partner with global and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless client service and integration across geographies.

Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Identify and pursue growth opportunities within accounts, working to expand the agency’s digital and social offerings.

Champion data-driven decision-making, leveraging analytics to optimize campaigns and demonstrating the value of our work to clients.

Cultivate a culture of learning and development, encouraging team members to stay current with industry changes and to share knowledge across the agency.

Requirements : Proven ability to develop and execute sophisticated social media strategies, from global programs to localized executions.

Expertise in developing compelling pitches and presentations for new business and growth opportunities.

Experience integrating research and insights to create powerful, data-driven strategies that support media planning and execution.

Extensive experience in healthcare / pharma digital media, with a thorough understanding of relevant regulations.

Proficiency in tracking, analyzing, and reporting on paid and organic social media performance.

Ability to partner with performance and paid media teams to develop robust measurement plans that optimize program impact.

High energy, adaptable, and capable of navigating a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Exceptional presentation and workshop facilitation skills; adept at leading internal and external discussions with clarity and confidence.

Highly organized with a strategic mindset, strong prioritization skills, and a keen attention to detail.

Strong leadership skills with experience managing multiple direct reports and mentoring emerging talent.

Skilled at forecasting and resource planning to drive efficient team operations and support business growth.

Confident in managing upward communication and providing strategic counsel to executive leadership when necessary.

Ability to drive and shape team and agency culture.

Pay Range : $240,000.00-$290,000.00

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.

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