SVP, Group Account Director, Canada

Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isnt 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 2000 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 collaborationwe 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 healthcareall with the intent to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. But we cant do it alone you in

This role is based out of Ontario Canada. Please note Real Chemistry does not have a legal entity in Canada so you will be hired through a Canadian Employer of Record (EoR) as we work to establish and build out our presence.

Job Summary:

Real Chemistry is looking for an SVP Group Account Director to help establish our growing global network. This role is both strategic and entrepreneurial combining leadership with business development to expand our presence in key markets. Youll be one of a few initial key hires helping us unlock the next phase of Real Chemistrys growth as we work to expand our global footprint outside the US/UK.

In this role you will partner with strategy and creative leads to help establish a global presence in Canada. You will play a pivotal role in delivering local insights cultural nuance and regulatory guidelines back to our UK-based International Hub for our largest clients while also being responsible for driving local market growth across the entirety of our Real Chemistry capabilities including Activation Advertising Analytics & Insights Integrated Communications and Medical Communications.

This position requires a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of global and local market pharmaceutical advertising a proven track record in client management as well as someone who loves to build high-performing teams.

What Youll Do:

As the SVP Group Account Director you will be a key leader responsible for establishing a local market presence driving business development leading our client relations efforts and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction. Youll build and nurture strong client relationships develop and execute comprehensive client strategies aligned with business objectives lead client pitches and foster a culture of growth. This role will have a matrixed reporting structure and begin as an individual contributor. Over time it will scale to include recruiting and guiding team members as the local market presence grows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and growth of a local market presence working closely with strategy and creative leadership to build a strong presence

• Coordination with UK-based International Hub of incoming work for local market input

• Review work from UK-based International Hub for local insights cultural nuance and regulatory considerations

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across Real Chemistrys capabilities (Activation Advertising Analytics & Insights Integrated Communications and Medical Communications) driving growth in partnership with local market creative and strategy leadership and Real Chemistry executive leadership

• Drive annual growth planning in partnership with local market leadership and Real Chemistry executive leadership

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients providing insights and guidance to enhance their brand(s) while also proactively addressing any client concerns and driving the highest levels of client satisfaction

• Recruit and grow a high-performing team; identify resource gaps to ensure operational success

• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to team members fostering a culture of collaboration creativity and continuous learning

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree

• 10 years of healthcare / pharma experience in an agency environment

• Proven experience in a senior client management role within the pharmaceutical advertising / marketing / communications industry

• In-depth understanding of pharmaceutical marketing regulations and compliance

• Global and local market expertise

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team

• Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills

• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience setting up and leading a team identifying growth opportunities and managing business operations

• Established local network of clients partners and talent with the ability to leverage these relationships for growth

• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills

• Highly motivated self-starter who enjoys working independently without requiring in-depth direction or supervision

• Bilingual proficiency in both English and local market language(s)

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