Senior Manager, Health Policy and Public Affairs

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.

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.

Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.

## Job Summary

Calling all listmakers! Are you an early career professional interested in the U.S. health system and policy topics? Do you thrive in the place where i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed? Do you like managing up, working directly with clients, making sure deliverables are polished, and ensuring deadlines are met?

Our Health Policy Communications & Public Affairs team is seeking a Senior Account Manager with a strong focus on project management to join our growing team.

Real Chemistry offers a flexible work model. Ideally, this position will be a hybrid work role based in either our New York or Boston office; however, we will consider remote candidates based on experience and team needs.

## Who We Are

We are communicators who connect at the intersection of corporate reputation, public policy and commercialization. Our team is home to former Hill staffers, Beltway trade association pros, patient advocacy leaders, corporate comms experts, coalition‑builders and recovering journalists. Our common thread is using simple, straightforward language to explain and explore the complexities of how health care is accessed, paid for, and delivered.

As a team, we work collaboratively and in support of both our clients’ and our own professional goals. We believe in and invest in interest‑driven professional development and training for advancement.

We’re also a really fun team that values each other as colleagues and as people—you definitely want to grab a drink, watch a game or play skee‑ball with us.

## What You’ll Do

– Serve as day‑to‑day project manager for policy‑focused accounts and large, integrated accounts, under supervision of account lead.
– Deeply understand clients’ expectations and partner with account lead to ensure all deliverables meet client standards. Ensure client feedback is captured, understood, and addressed.
– Manage project advancement by maintaining project trackers and managing internal teams to ensure projects and deliverables are advancing and deadlines are met.
– Partner with functional area experts within the agency in support of coordinated projects.
– Develop presentations, written materials, and other internal/external communications that meet client objectives in the current health policy environment.
– May supervise Account Associates and Account Managers to ensure they have the information and resources to perform assignments. Provide mentorship and support for career progression and performance.
– Lead project financial management by supervising the team’s budget, billing, and billable hours. Support invoicing and activity reports.

## What You Should Have

– 4+ years in a professional environment within the public relations, communications, and/or public affairs industries. Healthcare PR experience required.
– Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
– Passion for healthcare, with notable pharmaceutical and/or healthcare policy expertise; experience with corporate or public affairs communications teams preferred.
– Excellent oral and written communication skills.
– Ability to develop, edit, and communicate documents and presentations using Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
– Must be highly organized, with a track record of following through on client requests and delivering high‑quality work on schedule and on budget.
– Professional presence, a sense of urgency, and a strong client‑service orientation.

Apply at Real Chemistry Careers, https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/realchemistry/jobs/5223765008