21GRAMS- VP, Account Director

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.</p></div><p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p> <p>Real Chemistry is looking for a VP, Account Director to join our growing team!</p> <p><strong>21GRAMS</strong>, part of Real Chemistry, is a full-service healthcare advertising agency built on the belief that healthcare should feel more human. We combine bold creativity, strategic rigor, and deep scientific understanding to create work that changes behavior, improves outcomes, and makes a meaningful impact on people's lives. Our culture is grounded in collaboration, curiosity, and a shared commitment to doing exceptional work. We believe in being good to each other while pushing ourselves to deliver ideas that move audiences, brands, and healthcare forward.</p> <p>This role can be remote within the United States or based in any of our U.S. office locations, including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Lambertville, NJ, San Francisco, or Carmel, IN.</p> <p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead interactions and relationships with clients by balancing objectives, timelines, negotiations, and challenges to drive agency success</li> <li>Articulate strategies and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of customers and driven markets.</li> <li>Proactively direct a team (or multiple teams) that include account, staff, and clients</li> <li>Coordinate and implement strategic plans, including development of strategically sound agendas for key events</li> <li>Connect with various groups including internal senior managers, scientific services, medical professionals, and finances to ensure happiness, business development, and income potential.</li> <li>Develops of a range of materials including client memos, press releases, articles, strategies and presentations</li> <li>Coordinate contract and budget development as well as their approval</li> </ul> <p> <strong>This position is a perfect fit for you if:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Our Company values, <strong>Best Together, Impact Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, and Accountability with an "I"</strong>, genuinely resonate with how you work and lead.</li> <li>You demonstrate the <strong>Real Chemistry Can</strong> mindset by approaching challenges with optimism, accountability, creativity, and a solutions-oriented attitude, always looking for ways to make a meaningful impact for our clients, colleagues, and communities.</li> <li>You are adaptable, resilient, and comfortable adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. As our business grows and changes, so do we.</li> <li>You are proactive, driven, and resourceful, with strong prioritization skills, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to leverage data to inform decisions and drive outcomes.</li> <li>You are energized by innovation and the transformative potential of AI, actively exploring new technologies, identifying opportunities to work smarter, and championing practical, responsible AI adoption that drives meaningful business impact.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you should have: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelors degree</li> <li>6-8 years of meaningful experience in supervisory roles and experience in the health and wellness industry</li> <li>Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills in a positive and professional manner.</li> <li>Emphasizes on visions, values, and dedication to perfection/output</li> <li>Inspiring, diplomatic, compassionate leader that establishes and maintains rapport and teamwork</li> </ul> <p>Pay Range: $160,000-$170,000<br>The anticipated salary range for this position is listed above. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and internal parity.</p> <p>In addition to base salary, Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefits package and a variety of programs designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and success.</p> <p>Real Chemistry reserves the right to update compensation and benefits programs at any time.</p> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile <u><a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.greatplacetowork.com%2Fcertified-company%2F7038366&data=05%7C02%7Cclehmar%40realchemistry.com%7C1f18aaed4326