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Group Director, Business Development - Activation
The Role
Real Chemistry is seeking a Group Director, Business Development to join our U.S.-based Growth team and support our Activation Capability Area which includes Media, Social, Creator/ Influencer, Content, Omnichannel etc
This role is ideal for a seasoned business development leader who excels at leading high impact pitches, supporting organic growth opportunities, and strengthening how teams come together to win new work. Reporting to the Global Head of Business Development, the Group Director plays a key role in shaping and delivering compelling, integrated new business efforts across our healthcare portfolio in partnership with corporate and capability teams.
What You’ll Do
Lead and support priority new business pitches from RFI/RFP through final presentation, partnering closely with Client Leads, Growth Leaders, and cross functional teams
Translate client briefs into clear strategic frameworks and compelling pitch narratives aligned to Real Chemistry capabilities
Coordinate teams across disciplines and markets to ensure cohesive, differentiated responses
Manage pitch timelines, workflows, and deliverables across multiple concurrent efforts
Support the development of pitch materials, including proposals, decks, and presentations
Keep senior stakeholders informed on progress, risks, and resource needs
Drive post pitch debriefs and help capture learnings to improve future performance
Contribute to tracking win rates, pitch outcomes, and performance trends
Support hybrid team management and development—including mentoring, capability uplift, performance support, and cross functional team alignment.
This Role Is a Good Fit If You
Thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven agency environment
Enjoy collaborating across teams and disciplines to deliver strong outcomes
You adapt quickly as priorities shift and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
Are a strategic thinker who can also execute with precision
Bring a proactive, solutions oriented mindset to complex challenges
You can manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
Are comfortable leading through influence rather than authority
Value continuous improvement and building scalable, repeatable approaches
What You Should Have
10-12+ years of experience in a a Media, Social, Influencer/Creator, Content agency environment, ideally within healthcare
Ability to navigate across complex hybrid organizations and markets to centralize and coordinate business development efforts.
Proven experience leading or supporting successful new business pitches
Strong storytelling, writing, and presentation skills
Solid understanding of integrated marketing, communications, medical, and activation disciplines
Healthcare industry experience across pharmaceutical, biotech, or related sectors
Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working across disciplines.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfort working in hybrid teams across…