Associate Director, Strategy

Real Chemistry • New York, NY

7d • $115,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Job Summary: Real Chemistry is looking for an Associate Strategy Director to join our growing team! 21GRAMS, part of Real Chemistry, takes an innovative approach to advertising, and focusing on making healthcare more human. Not just in our work, but in the way we conduct business, approach client relationships, and treat each other. It’s a place where people subscribe to the adage, “Be good to each other, but hard on the work.” A place where people are not just in it for the paycheck, but to make a dent in the universe. Sound like you? This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, Lambertville, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. What you’ll do: As the Associate Strategy Director, you will be a key leader responsible for shaping and executing our brand strategy to drive growth and enhance brand equity. You will work closely with executive leadership, cross functional teams, and external partners to develop and implement comprehensive brand strategies that align with our business objectives and resonate with our target audience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• Experience in Brand Strategy or related roles within an advertising agency, with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful brand strategies
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and strategies in a clear and compelling manner
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of brand positioning, messaging, and creative briefs that effectively communicate brand story
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Account Management, Creative, and Project Management teams to develop integrated omnichannel campaigns that deliver measurable results
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in omnichannel marketing, and incorporate relevant insights into strategy development
• Develop and implementing comprehensive strategies that effectively reach target audiences, drive brand awareness, and ultimately, contribute to the success of our clients' campaigns
• Design and facilitate workshops. Lead Tactical and Brand planning.
• Conduct market research, consumer insights, and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges in the marketplace
• Drive innovation in brand strategy and marketing approaches to stay ahead of industry trends and maintain a competitive edge
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of brand initiatives and campaigns, and use insights to inform future strategies
• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning

Benefits

• Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future.
• Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.
• Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees