Group Director, Business Development- Activation

Real Chemistry•Boston, MA

3h•$150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Real Chemistry is seeking a Group Director, Business Development to join its U.S.-based Growth team and support the Activation Capability Area, which includes Media, Social, Creator/Influencer, Content, and Omnichannel. Reporting to the Global Head of Business Development, this role shapes and delivers integrated new-business efforts across the healthcare portfolio in partnership with corporate and capability teams. The position is suited to an experienced business development leader who can lead high-impact pitches, support organic growth, and strengthen how teams collaborate to win new work. The role leads or supports priority pitches from RFI/RFP through final presentation, turning client briefs into strategic frameworks and compelling pitch narratives. It coordinates teams across disciplines and markets, manages concurrent pitch timelines and deliverables, supports proposal and presentation development, and keeps senior stakeholders informed about progress, risks, and resource needs. The Group Director also drives post-pitch debriefs, tracks outcomes and performance trends, and supports hybrid team management and development through mentoring, capability uplift, performance support, and cross-functional alignment. The position operates in a fast-paced, deadline-driven agency environment and requires strategic thinking, precise execution, adaptability, collaboration, and the ability to lead through influence. Pay range: $150,000-$170,000. Real Chemistry describes a regional benefits program that may include paid time off and holidays, private medical, dental and vision plans, savings support, mental wellness coaching, and access to LinkedIn Learning. Work arrangements vary by role and location; employees within a one-hour commute of an office are expected to attend in person two days per week, while some employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely.

Requirements

10–12+ years of experience in a Media, Social, Influencer/Creator, or Content agency environment; healthcare experience is ideal.
Ability to navigate 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 locations and functions.
Familiarity with new-business tracking, reporting, or performance tools.

Nice To Haves

Agency experience in healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and support priority new-business pitches from RFI/RFP through final presentation, partnering with Client Leads, Growth Leaders, and cross-functional teams.
Translate client briefs into strategic frameworks and pitch narratives aligned with Real Chemistry’s capabilities.
Coordinate teams across disciplines and markets to create cohesive, differentiated responses.
Manage pitch timelines, workflows, and deliverables across concurrent efforts.
Support the development of proposals, decks, and presentations.
Keep senior stakeholders informed about progress, risks, and resource needs.
Lead post-pitch debriefs and 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.