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?
Job Summary
We are seeking an Associate Director, Social Media to join our growing team. The Associate Director will be responsible for supporting social media and content strategy for our Social Media Executive Thought Leadership Team clients.
This role can be remote in the US – with a preference to the East Coast – or in any of our US offices, including New York City, Boston, Chicago, or Washington DC.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and trends to guide account teams and help Real Chemistry continue to be a leader in the space; contribute as a thought leader on social landscape, best practices, and cultural happenings across platforms.
- Provide day-to-day social media support across multiple executive healthcare accounts as part of an integrated team.
- Write compelling, engaging and fresh social media content – both long-form and short-form – as well as work with creative teams, including designers and copywriters, to develop exceptional content for our clients customized for social platforms and ad units.
- Create and oversee the social media budgets collaborating with display/SEM counterparts to optimize right mix for clients.
- Identify new areas/opportunities for social and develop/maintain relationships with social network representatives to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s to come.
- Brainstorm, conceptualize and present new social media and digital programs/plans for clients.
This position is a perfect fit for you if:
- Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.
- You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.
- You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
- You are a highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum 6 years of experience, with a focus on creating authentic content across different social media channels
- Demonstrated proficiency in social media, both personally and professionally
- Highly organized, mindful of deadlines, able to multi-task and work under limited supervision
- Experience successfully working with senior level executives with marketing, communications or social media efforts
- Demonstrated experience using social monitoring and other measurement platforms; strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Client service experience in an agency environment; experience collaborating effectively internally and externally as part of an integrated team
- Experience managing and overseeing work of junior staff
- Outstanding written and oral communications and presentations skills; creativity is key
- Competency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint
- Solid understanding of the FDA and FTC regulations guiding social media efforts for biotech and pharma clients
- Ability to grow social media business (with current social, PR or marketing clients) and participate in occasional new business pitches
Pay Range: $99,000 – $125,000
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 offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including options for medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401k match, flexible PTO, and entitlement to a five-week sabbatical program after 5 years of service. Other perks include an annual wellness reimbursement, 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 ®.