WCGBoston, MA
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 a visionary and strategic Vice President, Scientific to lead and expand our medical publications offering within our high-performing Medical Affairs team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of scientific storytelling, drive client excellence, and elevate healthcare provider education to ultimately transform patient outcomes. As Vice President, you will serve as a senior strategic partner to our clients and internal teams, overseeing the development and execution of robust publication strategies across diverse therapeutic areas. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure scientific excellence, foster innovative approaches to medical communications, and help grow Real Chemistry's scientific footprint in the life sciences sector. 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. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Serve as the senior scientific lead on major accounts, driving publication strategy and execution in alignment with broader medical communications and business objectives. Scientific Excellence: Provide expert oversight and final sign-off on high-impact deliverables including peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, and congress materials. Ensure scientific integrity, strategic alignment, and storytelling that resonates with diverse medical audiences. Client Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to senior-level clients (e.g., medical affairs, clinical development, publication leads), building and sustaining strategic relationships that result in long-term partnerships and organic growth. Team Leadership & Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Scientific Directors, Medical Writers, and cross-functional collaborators. Champion a culture of high performance, innovation, and continuous learning. Thought Leadership & Innovation: Drive innovation in publication planning and delivery, identifying new channels, formats, and digital opportunities to elevate engagement and impact. Operational & Financial Oversight: Lead resource planning and team structures across accounts, ensuring efficiency and scalability. Collaborate with finance and account teams to ensure project profitability and strategic forecasting. Business Development: Partner with business development and executive leadership to identify growth opportunities, shape proposals, and lead scientific strategy in high-stakes pitches and client presentations. What Makes You a Great Fit You embody Real Chemistry's core values: Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, and Accountability with an "I." You thrive in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment and have a strategic mindset paired with a hands-on leadership style. You're passionate about the power of science to drive meaningful change, and you know how to translate complex data into impactful communications. You are an influential leader with gravitas and a collaborative spirit who brings out the best in cross-functional teams. Your Skills and Experience 10+ years of experience in scientific communications or medical publications within a healthcare communications agency or pharmaceutical/biotech setting. Advanced degree in a life sciences field (PhD, MD, or PharmD strongly preferred). Demonstrated success in leading publication strategy across multiple therapeutic areas, from planning through execution. Proven ability to build and maintain executive-level client relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders. Strong business acumen with experience in account growth, team development, and budget oversight. Expertise in scientific storytelling with an exceptional eye for scientific accuracy, tone, and audience alignment. Deep familiarity with ICMJE guidelines, Good Publication Practices (GPP), and regulatory standards. Pay Range: $200,000.00-$215,000.00 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 Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have office locations in cities in the US, UK, and Europe with many employees and clients that serve as hubs where and when they need us. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are also actively opening new office locations, so if one opens near you, our Real HART policy will apply. We are not looking for attendance for the sake of attendance but believe that the opportunity to coordinate in-office team meetings, 1:1 meetings with managers, taking advantage of on-site learning, and connecting with client partners is a critical to delivering on our purpose of making healthcare what it should be. 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 Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) 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, and flexible PTO. 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. Notice: Real Chemistry and its affiliates' names are being misused by scammers through messaging services, fake websites, and apps. Do not share personal or financial information or make payments to any unverified sources claiming to be connected to Real Chemistry. We are working to stop these unauthorized activities and protect our community. Read more here.
Posted 30+ days ago