21GRAMS- VP, Brand Strategy

<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>Real Chemistry is looking for a VP, Brand Strategy to join our growing team!  </p> <p>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? </p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>A LEADER OF EFFECTIVENESS: To be the brand and strategy leader. You will be the go-to person for brand and communications strategy, giving our creative firepower direction and focus.</li> <li>A CREATIVE AND BUSINESS PARTNER: To partner with the wider team (client service, creative, insight, medical & activation) on the marketing challenges clients bring to us, from long-term strategic brand development assignments to immediate tactical needs, applying class-leading thinking to help structure and direct our response to be as effective as possible.</li> <li>A QUALITY CONTROLLER: To make sure of any work we do meet the high standards we all expect.</li> <li>AN INSPIRING TEACHER: To inspire and develop the 21GRAMS team and clients through strategic thought-leadership, helping educate and shape the team’s skills and capabilities to foster further success for all.</li> <li>A STUDENT OF BRANDS & IDEAS: To work with the 21GRAMS World strategy team (global) in the development of approaches, models, techniques and thought-leadership pieces that ensure we are at the forefront of brand strategy.</li> <li>A BRINGER OF INFECTIOUS ENTHUSIASM: To partner with 21GRAMS and Real Chemistry colleagues to create and deliver appealing new business ideas, proposals, presentations.</li> <li>A VERY HAPPY CREATOR. To enjoy building the most soulful healthcare advertising agency in the world.</li> </ul> <p><strong>This position is a perfect fit for you if:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>​Our Company values – <em>Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always</em> and <em>Accountability with an “I”</em> – really speak to you.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.</li> <li>You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you should have: </strong> </p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or related field </li> <li>8+ years of experience in Brand Strategy or related roles within an advertising agency, with a proven track record of developing and implementing successful brand strategies </li> <li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams </li> <li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making </li> <li>Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and strategies in a clear and compelling manner </li> <li>Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously </li> </ul> <p><strong>Pay Range:</strong> $195,000 - $215,000<br>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.</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%40realch