PR Director/Senior Director (Sci-Comms & Data Milestones)

Real Chemistry · United Kingdom

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-11-09
  • Confirmed live on 10 November 2026

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Job description

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. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.

Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.

Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company with offices across EMEA, APAC and the US. 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 2,000 talented professionals. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing global company committed to making the world a healthier place for all.

Job Summary:

Real Chemistry is currently seeking a Senior Group Director (Director or Senior Director level) with solid client services experience with pharmaceutical clients, specifically in scientific comms (data milestones and regulatory communications) who can lead client strategy engagements and oversee project execution across different communication platforms as well as drive new business opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Leading on the scientific comms part of one of our largest global accounts, with a focus in oncology.

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional client relationship skills

• Oversee the distribution of client announcements via the appropriate regulatory channels and follow up with media in a timely manner

• Develop high-level and persuasive communications plans to meet the clients business objectives

• Lead operational efforts and be accountable for the financial performance of engagements through close management of budgets and team members

• Ensure the quality of the account team(s) is held to the highest standard and that all client requests are handled in a strategic and timely manner

• Partner with shared service leads to run and grow integrated business, and to develop new business opportunities

• Directly supervise account staff and promote continuous learning and development to help build a high performing culture

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience as a Director or Senior Director, in a health PR agency

• Extensive experience working with clients within the life sciences industry (particularly pharma/biotech)

• For this role we are looking for experience with oncology.

• Experience working in data/regulatory communications and scientific comms.

• Understanding of the everchanging digital landscape

• Exceptional presentation skills — both verbal and written, formal and informal

• Highly organized, proactive and a solution-oriented thinker under pressure

• Project management experience, demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and manage detailed budgets

• Supervisory skills, with ability to manage and cultivate junior staff

• Positive, team-oriented attitude

• Demonstrated experience developing direct reports and influence-managing matrixed teams a must

• Exceptional organizational skills leading to flawless execution of tactical plans is required

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: http://www.realchemistry.com/

Real Chemistry is committed to being an Equal Opportunity employer. As such, we seek motivated and qualified applicants 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. We strive to employ, motivate, advance and reasonably accommodate any qualified employees and applicants. We believe diversity of persons and ideas forms the most comprehensive, forward-looking company.
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.

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemi

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