Managing Director, Insights and Analytics Carmel - Indiana; Chicago - Illinois;
Real Chemistry, Inc., Chicago, IL, United States
Managing Director, Insights and Analytics
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.
We are seeking a Managing Director, Analytics & Insights to lead strategic analytics, research, and insight generation for a portfolio of major healthcare communications clients. This leader will oversee a multi‑million‑dollar portfolio of client engagements and lead teams delivering advanced analytics, research, and measurement programs that inform audience, influencer, channel, and messaging strategies across integrated communications programs.
This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including Boston, Chicago, Carmel, Lambertville, or Wilmington—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.
What You’ll Do Business Ownership & Client Growth Strategy Partner closely with senior communications strategists, digital and social teams, media specialists, and client leadership to ensure insights are embedded directly into program strategy. The role combines business leadership, strategic advisory, and team leadership to scale the impact of analytics across client programs and Real Chemistry analytics growth. This leader will play a critical part in driving innovation within the practice by identifying emerging client needs and evolving how insights are delivered in an increasingly AI‑driven communications landscape.
• Own and grow a $3M+ portfolio of analytics and insights engagements across multiple clients.
• Partner with senior client leaders to identify opportunities where insights and research can drive greater strategic impact.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership teams on analytics strategy, measurement frameworks, and insight development.
• Expand the role of analytics within client programs to drive measurable value and long‑term partnerships.
• Support new business opportunities through pitches, RFP responses, and capability presentations.
Lead, Inspire, and Develop Your Team Motivate and galvanize a team of next‑generation researchers, foster curiosity, innovation, and excellence.
• Mentor and, in some cases, directly manage Directors, Senior Managers, and Analysts through structured development and coaching.
• Manage staffing, capacity planning, work allocation, and career progression.
• Build a culture centered on excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Shape Integrated, Multi‑Modal Insight Programs Oversee the strategic design of research and analytics initiatives spanning digital and social analytics, communications measurement, influencer intelligence, and primary market research.
• Ensure insights are synthesized into clear strategic narratives that guide communications programs.
• Guide teams in connecting analytics outputs to real‑world communications, reputation, and business outcomes.
• Champion the use of AI tools to improve efficiency, analytical depth, and output quality.
• Lead budgets, forecasting, profitability, and staffing across a large portfolio.
• Partner with finance and account teams on pricing, renewals, and quarterly planning.
• Drive operational efficiencies, optimize delivery models, and identify opportunities to improve margins without sacrificing quality.
• Refine operating structures, processes, and resource plans to support scalability and growth.
Drive Thought Leadership & Innovation Help position the agency at the forefront of data‑driven communications by translating innovation into practical, client‑facing solutions.
• Develop case studies, frameworks, and thought leadership that elevate the Analytics practice’s visibility and impact.
• Partner with leadership, innovation, and data engineering/technology teams to develop new research modalities and tools that enhance speed, depth, and sophistication of insights.
• Integrate AI tools into workflows to accelerate insight development, streamline analysis, and enhance strategic outputs.
• Champion frameworks and repeatable products that deliver efficiency and scalability across brands.
This role is a perfect fit for you if: • RC’s values — Best Together, Impact‑Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, Accountability with an “I” — truly resonate.
• You thrive in a fast‑moving, evolving environment and adapt quickly as priorities shift.
• You’re proactive, resourceful, and passionate about uncovering insights that drive action.
• You enjoy motivating teams and creating environments where people can do their best work.
• You are curious about new tools, especially AI, and excited to integrate them into your work.
What You Should Have • 12+ years of experience in analytics, research, or insights within communications, consulting, or agency environments.
• Exceptional relationship‑building skills with the ability to quickly establish trust with senior client stakeholders and internal partners.
• Track record of leading high‑revenue accounts, complex portfolios in healthcare, within large multi‑capability agencies.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate insights and recommendations clearly and persuasively to senior audiences.
• Significant experience advising senior clients in healthcare, life sciences, or highly regulated industries.
• Deep expertise with social listening and earned media analysis tools, taxonomies, audience segmentation, and measurement methodologies (i.e., Quid, BrandWatch, Meltwater, StatSocial, Audiense, Pathmatics).
• Strong understanding of digital behaviors and motivations of patients, caregivers, and HCPs and strategies to reach them through an omnichannel model.
• Exceptional communication, data storytelling, and client‑facing consulting skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing and scaling high‑performing teams.
• Strong operational and financial management capabilities.
• Comfort using AI tools to enhance insight development, efficiency, and analysis.
Pay Range Pay Range:
$215,000 – $225,000 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.
Benefits Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vision plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.
Learn more about our benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at www.realchemistrybenefits.com.
Equal Opportunity Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.
Notice Real Chemistry and its affiliates' names are being misused by scammers through messaging services, fake websites, and apps. Do not share personal or financial information or make payments to any unverified sources claiming to be connected to Real Chemistry. We are working to stop these unauthorized activities and protect our community. Read more here.
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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.
We are seeking a Managing Director, Analytics & Insights to lead strategic analytics, research, and insight generation for a portfolio of major healthcare communications clients. This leader will oversee a multi‑million‑dollar portfolio of client engagements and lead teams delivering advanced analytics, research, and measurement programs that inform audience, influencer, channel, and messaging strategies across integrated communications programs.
This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including Boston, Chicago, Carmel, Lambertville, or Wilmington—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.
What You’ll Do Business Ownership & Client Growth Strategy Partner closely with senior communications strategists, digital and social teams, media specialists, and client leadership to ensure insights are embedded directly into program strategy. The role combines business leadership, strategic advisory, and team leadership to scale the impact of analytics across client programs and Real Chemistry analytics growth. This leader will play a critical part in driving innovation within the practice by identifying emerging client needs and evolving how insights are delivered in an increasingly AI‑driven communications landscape.
• Own and grow a $3M+ portfolio of analytics and insights engagements across multiple clients.
• Partner with senior client leaders to identify opportunities where insights and research can drive greater strategic impact.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership teams on analytics strategy, measurement frameworks, and insight development.
• Expand the role of analytics within client programs to drive measurable value and long‑term partnerships.
• Support new business opportunities through pitches, RFP responses, and capability presentations.
Lead, Inspire, and Develop Your Team Motivate and galvanize a team of next‑generation researchers, foster curiosity, innovation, and excellence.
• Mentor and, in some cases, directly manage Directors, Senior Managers, and Analysts through structured development and coaching.
• Manage staffing, capacity planning, work allocation, and career progression.
• Build a culture centered on excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Shape Integrated, Multi‑Modal Insight Programs Oversee the strategic design of research and analytics initiatives spanning digital and social analytics, communications measurement, influencer intelligence, and primary market research.
• Ensure insights are synthesized into clear strategic narratives that guide communications programs.
• Guide teams in connecting analytics outputs to real‑world communications, reputation, and business outcomes.
• Champion the use of AI tools to improve efficiency, analytical depth, and output quality.
• Lead budgets, forecasting, profitability, and staffing across a large portfolio.
• Partner with finance and account teams on pricing, renewals, and quarterly planning.
• Drive operational efficiencies, optimize delivery models, and identify opportunities to improve margins without sacrificing quality.
• Refine operating structures, processes, and resource plans to support scalability and growth.
Drive Thought Leadership & Innovation Help position the agency at the forefront of data‑driven communications by translating innovation into practical, client‑facing solutions.
• Develop case studies, frameworks, and thought leadership that elevate the Analytics practice’s visibility and impact.
• Partner with leadership, innovation, and data engineering/technology teams to develop new research modalities and tools that enhance speed, depth, and sophistication of insights.
• Integrate AI tools into workflows to accelerate insight development, streamline analysis, and enhance strategic outputs.
• Champion frameworks and repeatable products that deliver efficiency and scalability across brands.
This role is a perfect fit for you if: • RC’s values — Best Together, Impact‑Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, Accountability with an “I” — truly resonate.
• You thrive in a fast‑moving, evolving environment and adapt quickly as priorities shift.
• You’re proactive, resourceful, and passionate about uncovering insights that drive action.
• You enjoy motivating teams and creating environments where people can do their best work.
• You are curious about new tools, especially AI, and excited to integrate them into your work.
What You Should Have • 12+ years of experience in analytics, research, or insights within communications, consulting, or agency environments.
• Exceptional relationship‑building skills with the ability to quickly establish trust with senior client stakeholders and internal partners.
• Track record of leading high‑revenue accounts, complex portfolios in healthcare, within large multi‑capability agencies.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate insights and recommendations clearly and persuasively to senior audiences.
• Significant experience advising senior clients in healthcare, life sciences, or highly regulated industries.
• Deep expertise with social listening and earned media analysis tools, taxonomies, audience segmentation, and measurement methodologies (i.e., Quid, BrandWatch, Meltwater, StatSocial, Audiense, Pathmatics).
• Strong understanding of digital behaviors and motivations of patients, caregivers, and HCPs and strategies to reach them through an omnichannel model.
• Exceptional communication, data storytelling, and client‑facing consulting skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing and scaling high‑performing teams.
• Strong operational and financial management capabilities.
• Comfort using AI tools to enhance insight development, efficiency, and analysis.
Pay Range Pay Range:
$215,000 – $225,000 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.
Benefits Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vision plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.
Learn more about our benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at www.realchemistrybenefits.com.
Equal Opportunity Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.
Notice Real Chemistry and its affiliates' names are being misused by scammers through messaging services, fake websites, and apps. Do not share personal or financial information or make payments to any unverified sources claiming to be connected to Real Chemistry. We are working to stop these unauthorized activities and protect our community. Read more here.
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Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress toward this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have or have ever had a disability. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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