Job Summary:

Real Chemistry is looking for a Managing Director to join our growing team!

The Managing Director will be a senior leader tasked to drive the agency strategy, positioning, and offerings for our clients.  They will support a distinctive employee experience for our multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.

The majority of clients come from the healthcare sector with aspirations to expand into non-healthcare markets over time while continuing growth in healthcare. The current scopes are diverse and include multiple fields: PR, CTR, digital and social marketing, internal communications, branding, analytics and tech dev. Our clients know us as an integrated consultancy to whom they can trust – regardless of project scope or scale.

Our Managing Directors are agile, responsive, and have strong conceptual thinking capabilities. As Real Chemistry has continuously achieved significant growth over the past several years, this person should also be comfortable with ambiguity and the uncertainty which comes with rapid innovation and growth. We are a senior-led team and our clients expect to have access and regular counsel from our leadership. This person will also need to be comfortable being tactically involved in the day-to-day workings of client work.

In addition, there is a need for strong internal communications to help lead change within the organization, support controlled growth, and maintain strong retention rates.

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

What you’ll do:

• Position yourself as an industry leader, networking to develop brand awareness.
• Build on current Medical Communication and Marketing offering to establish an operationalized, multi-disciplinary team including analytics, digital and creative.

• Previous experience of working in an agency environment in a similar position
• Proven track record of growing complex and multi discipline and integrated clients
• Proven success in new business and business development
• An entrepreneurial and innovative approach to growing clients and revenue for the business
• Must demonstrate strong commercial and financial acumen; having led a profitable business or business vertical

• Develop programs targeted specifically at Medical Affairs and Clinical Trials teams to access a new target audience for our consultancy.
• Grow the opportunities with clients into a broader portfolio of offerings including digital media, marketing, advertising, and social media.
• Lead all aspects of current portfolio and growth through current client base, net new business, and manage to profitability.
• Provide counsel across several existing accounts and lead multi-disciplinary team to deliver against client critical metrics.
• Client lead on a number of accounts providing senior strategic counsel, building multi- disciplinary teams by working in collaboration with shared services (analytics and creative) teams, as well as SMEs.
• Immerse quickly in Real Chemistry offerings and methodologies to take a coordinated approach to clients and new business.
• Develop 30-60-90 day plan to outline key needs and contributions; set expectations internally.
• Partner with current leadership team to drive and deliver a robust strategy for the consultancy.
• Facilitate training and mentoring of team to support the growth of the business. Infuse team with energy and passion through internal communication and respected partnership.
• Identify new hires to accelerate business growth through broader network or new skill set.

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

• ​Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Alwaysand Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.
• 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.
• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 15+ years in a professional environment within the public relations, communications, or advertising industry.
• Management experience required; an approach to staff management that brings out the best in team members yielding operational excellence, pride, ownership, and a deep dedication to Real Chemistry.
• A successful track record of winning new business and growing current business.
• Outstanding communication skills to connect with a variety of audiences.
• The experience, ability and inclination to be an effective, inspiring leader for Real Chemistry.
• Exemplary interpersonal and listening skills; cultural sensitivity, particularly with respect to collaborating with global audiences via multiple media.
• Exceptional client management skills.
• A keen eye for operational efficiency and optimal use of resources; an aptitude for use of data and metrics in decision-making; the ability to plan, monitor, and tightly manage a budget.
• An awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of analytics and multi-channel marketing.
• A genuine passion for contributing to the transformation of a consultancy that is operating in a constantly evolving environment and a desire to work with a high-energy leadership team who sets the highest standards of performance.
• Strong team-based orientation; a personality that thrives in matrixed environments and enjoys partnering with all levels of team members to achieve results.

Pay Range: $200,000-$230,000
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.  

RC Resolve is a strategic communications advisory firm working at the intersection of finance, corporate reputation, public affairs, and brand for healthcare companies, backed by the capabilities and expertise of Real Chemistry.  

We partner with boards and management teams during normal course and transformative periods to design communications strategies that help companies advance business goals, build trust, and seize timely market opportunities. We counsel executives and boards through highstakes moments including M&A, IPOs, restructurings, shareholder activism, crises, and major corporate transformations. 

We are seeking a senior leader to build and lead our Financial and Transaction Communications offering, working with clients across sectors and geographies. 

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

Role Overview 

The Head of Financial and Transaction Communications will be a senior leader responsible for: 

• Building and leading our financial communications practice 

• Serving as a primary advisor to CEOs, CFOs, General Counsel, Heads of IR, and Boards working in concert with their key advisors 

• Driving new business and deepening relationships with existing clients to support issues and opportunities  

• Leading teams through complex, high-stakes, timesensitive, and confidential situations 

This role suits an experienced financial communications professional from a top-tier advisory firm, inhouse IR/corporate comms team, or similar environment, who thrives in fastpaced, transaction driven work and business- and relationship-building opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities 

Client Advisory & Strategy 

• Serve as trusted counselor to senior executives on all aspects of financial and capital markets communications. 

• Develop and oversee integrated communications strategies around:

• IR Advisory
• M&A
• IPOs and SPACs
• Activist Defense & Preparedness
• Restructuring
• Bankruptcy
• Executive Transitions
• Divestitures & Spins
• Investor and R&D Days
• Financial Media Relations & Storytelling

• Craft clear, compelling narratives that translate complex financial and strategic issues for investors, media, employees, regulators, and other stakeholders. 

• Provide real-time strategic counsel in high pressure, confidential situations, often in partnership with legal and banking advisors. 

Transaction/Event-driven Communications 

• Lead communications workstreams for event-driven situations (to include but not limited to: M&A, IPOs/Spins/SPACs, activism, bankruptcies/restructurings, crisis (cyber, litigation and beyond), Board/management transitions.), including: 

• Prospecting, relationship building with key advisors (bankers, lawyers, etc.) focused on HC sector. 

• Leading transaction / event-driven work. 

• Development of comms strategy, materials, media and social considerations. Support of the lead up to announcement, announcement day as well as integration support. 

• Deal playbook and scenario planning to protect and preserve reputation and valuation throughout the deal process 

• Development of strategy, scenario planning, communications playbook, etc. for lead up to, day of and post-announcement situation  

• Drafting key materials (press releases, Q&As, investor decks, fact sheets, talking points, etc.) 

• Coordinating with key advisors (lawyers, bankers, etc.) and ensure alignment with regulatory and disclosure requirements 

IR Advisory & Related Services 

• Develop and refine clients’ equity story/investor narrative 

• Oversee creation and quality of investor facing collateral, including: 

• Investor presentations 

• Investor day/R&D day materials  

• Infographics 

• IR website alignment with collateral 

• Earnings Advisory: Advise and support the development of earnings materials: to include press release, deck, scripts, Q&A prep  

• Advise on engagement with sellside and buyside analysts in coordination with IR and legal teams. 

• Annual reports as well as sustainability reports (in partnership with design/ESG teams as needed). 

• Advise on integration of financial communications with broader corporate reputation, ESG, and public affairs strategies. 

Financial Media & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Lead financial and business media strategy, cultivating relationships with key journalists and outlets. 

• Prepare executives for highstakes media interviews, investor meetings, earnings calls, and roadshows. 

Practice & People Leadership 

• Build and lead a high-performing financial communications team within the agency, including integration of legacy IR team, recruitment, training, and mentorship. 

• Set practice standards, playbooks, and bestinclass approaches for transaction and capital markets mandates. 

• Foster collaboration across practices (corporate, crisis, public affairs, digital, ESG, brand) to deliver integrated solutions. 

• Contribute to firm leadership, culture, and DEI objectives. 

Business Development 

• Drive growth of the financial communications practice through: 

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities 

• Leading and contributing to pitch development and presentations across significant client base 

• Build rapport and become a trusted, go-to referral partner for network among corporates, private equity, banks, law firms, and other advisors. 

• Help shape the agency’s market profile via thought leadership (reports, opeds, conferences, webinars) on capital markets, M&A, activism, and related themes. 

Qualifications 

• 15+ years of experience in financial communications, investor relations, investment banking, equity research, or related fields, with a strong advisory component. 

• Proven track record working on complex, highstakes situations such as: 

• M&A (including crossborder, contested, and private equitybacked deals) 
• IPOs and significant capital markets transactions 
• Shareholder activism and governance/ESG-related campaigns 
• Restructurings, turnarounds, and crisis situations with market impact. 
• Experience in a leading strategic communications/PR firm (e.g., financial/transaction communications practice) or top-tier in-house corporate role strongly preferred.  

• Experience working with healthcare clients a plus      

Skills & Capabilities 

• Deep understanding of capital markets and the needs of institutional investors and analysts. 

• Exceptional writing skills: capable of producing clear, concise, and persuasive materials under tight deadlines. 

• Strong judgment and discretion, with demonstrated ability to advise senior executives and boards in sensitive situations. 

• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, and time pressured environments; calm and solutions-oriented under stress. 

• Strong project and team management skills; able to run multiple complex engagements simultaneously. 

• Collaborative and low ego; able to integrate with cross-functional teams including legal, banking, IR, public affairs, digital, and creative. 

Education & Other 

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, JD, or related) a plus but not required. 

• Understanding of US regulatory and disclosure frameworks; global regulatory expertise not required but helpful 

• Willingness to work extended hours during live situations and to travel as required. 

  Pay Range: $300,000 - $360,000

  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

Who We Are

Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency – we’re an engagement agency and we’re working in and around the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We’re storytellers, content creators, and we engage people IN the story. Our success is built on a deep commitment to client service and to our people. We embrace creativity and collaboration, and we engage stakeholders in new and creative ways to build brands and reputations.

Senior Vice President – Weber Advisory & Financial Services

Weber Advisory, the strategic consulting arm of Weber Shandwick, is seeking a Senior Vice President to join our corporate team to lead a range of high-impact client engagements and new business opportunities. In this role, you will work closely with leading financial services organizations to shape strategies that strengthen reputation, build executive visibility, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and drive measurable business outcomes.

You will bring deep expertise in corporate communications within the financial services sector to deliver insight-driven, integrated programs spanning reputation management, executive thought leadership, internal and change communications, crisis and issues management, investor and stakeholder relations, and multi-channel media strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure, maintain, and grow relationships with leading financial services and corporate clients, ensuring Weber Advisory is a trusted partner at the most senior levels.
• Lead major new business efforts, from identifying opportunities and shaping proposals to orchestrating compelling, integrated pitch teams.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor, counselor, and business partner to C-suite and senior decision-makers in financial services and beyond.
• Drive exceptional work through the orchestration of high-performing, cross-functional teams across geographies and disciplines.
• Advance Weber Advisory’s thought leadership in the financial services sector by developing POVs, insights, and visibility for our leaders.
• Oversee client service delivery including program planning, proactive opportunity creation, and high-level strategic counsel.
• Identify new growth areas based on emerging trends in financial markets, regulation, ESG, and stakeholder expectations.
• Mentor and coach rising talent, building the next generation of corporate and financial communications leaders.
• Maintain profitability and operational excellence across accounts, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and high-quality output.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in corporate communications or public affairs, with significant experience advising financial services organizations (agency experience strongly preferred).
• Expertise in corporate reputation management, stakeholder communications, and financial industry dynamics, including regulatory environments and market drivers.
• Strong grasp of traditional, digital, and social media—and how they shape financial sector narratives.
• Proven ability to counsel senior executives with credibility, clarity, and strategic foresight.
• A track record of leading and winning new business opportunities in complex, competitive environments.
• Exceptional leadership skills—able to inspire teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver under pressure.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and storytelling abilities, with experience crafting compelling narratives for financial audiences.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, collaborative spirit, and passion for driving client and agency growth.

Salary range: $152,000 USD – $215,000 USD 

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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Opportunity

As Talent Search Analyst, Multi-Level Hiring at Brunswick Group, you will play a critical role in attracting and securing talent for our growing Americas region. This is a high-impact, strategically critical role for the firm, collaborating closely with our broader recruitment, people, and operations teams to stay on the front foot of vetting talent, building thoughtful engagement and long-term relationships. In this role, you will provide strategic insights and market mapping, partnering with Recruiting Managers and hiring leaders to fill key strategic hiring priorities across sectors and practices in the U.S. This role will ideally be based in either New York or Chicago.

About the Role 

• Conduct ongoing research to build talent pipelines across levels and U.S. offices, aligned to priority sectors, practices, and skills as set by hiring leaders.
• Join hiring intake discussions with Recruiting Managers and hiring leaders; develop appropriate sourcing strategy, search terms, and target companies.
• Assist in drafting and conducting initial candidate outreach to help prospective candidates understand the opportunity.
• Coordinate regular touchpoints and prepare meeting agendas for Recruiting and hiring leaders to review research and refine candidate pipelines.
• Refine sourcing and search strategy based on Recruiting Managers’ feedback; use “benchmark” profiles to optimize research results.
• Coordinate and schedule candidate interviews with Recruiting Managers as appropriate with efficiency and careful consideration of the appropriate briefing information.
• Maintain meticulous records of candidate research, interactions and feedback within ATS; handle record-keeping with a strong focus on maintaining confidentiality
• Build internal trust via frequent communication, detailed progress updates and transparency.
• Demonstrate quality and attention to detail, pace, accuracy and flexibility to move seamlessly between multiple searches and client groups.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with talent research and sourcing strategy, preferably within a fast-paced recruiting firm
• Functional expertise in recruiting candidates for financial and/or crisis communications, corporate affairs, public relations or strategic management consulting
• Proven success in juggling proactive research for multiple requisitions and clients in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail, exceptional project and time management, and written and verbal communication skills
• Accustomed to working with senior executives and presenting with poise and professionalism
• Preference for experience using the Greenhouse ATS, Microsoft Office

Why Join Us

Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of exceptional employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.

The successful applicant will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits package: 

Base Pay: The annual base compensation range for this role is $90,000-$120,000. The base pay offered will be determined by factors including experience, skills, training, office location, certifications, and education.

Bonus Eligibility: Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual and firm-wide performance.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Disability insurance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending account. Health savings account. Life insurance. Commuter Benefits. Generous Paid Time Off: 25 vacation days and 10 days sick leave, as well as 11 paid company holidays. Firm-sponsored 401(k) Plan with 3% automatic company contribution of base and bonus with an additional 1.5% profit share– immediate vesting. Career training and development opportunities. Employee discounts.

Office Policy: At Brunswick, our work is a craft that thrives in teaching environments – whether in our offices or on-site with clients – through real-time observation, collaboration, human connection, clear guidance and by challenging one another to keep getting better. Our policy is that our team members are in person – either in the office or on-site with clients – at least four days each week.

The firm will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants or employees, as defined by applicable law. In addition to the application, the process may include virtual and in-person interviews, as well as an assessment, which may be timed. To request an accommodation during our application and hiring process, email americasaccommodations@brunswickgroup.com.

Opportunity

As Talent Search Analyst, Senior Hiring at Brunswick Group, you will play a critical role in attracting and securing senior-level talent for our growing Americas region. This is a high-impact, strategically critical role for the firm, collaborating closely with our broader Senior Hiring team to stay on the front foot of vetting the senior talent market, building thoughtful engagement and long-term relationships. In this role, you will provide strategic insights and market mapping, partnering with leaders to fill key strategic hiring priorities at the highest levels.

About the Role 

• Conduct ongoing research to build Partner pipelines aligned to priority sectors, practices, and markets as set by executive leadership, and conduct Director research as needed.
• Join hiring intake discussions with Senior Hiring team, Americas Hiring Leaders and Managing Partner, Americas; develop appropriate sourcing strategy, search terms, and target companies.
• Draft talking points and external key messages to help prospective candidates understand the opportunity; route for approval with Senior Hiring team and Hiring Leaders.
• Coordinate regular touchpoints and prepare meeting agendas for Senior Hiring team and Hiring Leaders to review research and refine candidate pipelines.
• Refine sourcing and search strategy based on Hiring Leaders’ feedback; use “benchmark” profiles to optimize research results.
• Coordinate and schedule senior hiring interviews with efficiency, discretion, and careful consideration of the appropriate briefing information with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain meticulous records of candidate interactions and feedback within ATS; handle record-keeping with a strong focus on maintaining confidentiality.
• Build internal trust via frequent communication, detailed progress updates and transparency.
• Demonstrate quality and attention to detail, pace, accuracy and flexibility to move seamlessly between multiple searches and client groups.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with talent research and sourcing strategy, preferably within a fast-paced executive search firm
• Functional expertise in recruiting candidates for financial and/or crisis communications, corporate affairs, public relations or strategic management consulting
• Proven success in sourcing senior or executive-level candidates, juggling multiple requisitions and clients in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail, exceptional project and time management, and written and verbal communication skills
• Accustomed to working with senior executives and presenting with poise and professionalism
• Preference for experience using the Greenhouse ATS, Microsoft Office

Why Join Us

Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of exceptional employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.

The successful applicant will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits package: 

Base Pay: The annual base compensation range for this role is $90,000-$120,000. The base pay offered will be determined by factors including experience, skills, training, office location, certifications, and education.

Bonus Eligibility: Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual and firm-wide performance.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Disability insurance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending account. Health savings account. Life insurance. Commuter Benefits. Generous Paid Time Off: 25 vacation days and 10 days sick leave, as well as 11 paid company holidays. Firm-sponsored 401(k) Plan with 3% automatic company contribution of base and bonus with an additional 1.5% profit share– immediate vesting. Career training and development opportunities. Employee discounts.

Office Policy: At Brunswick, our work is a craft that thrives in teaching environments – whether in our offices or on-site with clients – through real-time observation, collaboration, human connection, clear guidance and by challenging one another to keep getting better. Our policy is that our team members are in person – either in the office or on-site with clients – at least four days each week.

The firm will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants or employees, as defined by applicable law. In addition to the application, the process may include virtual and in-person interviews, as well as an assessment, which may be timed. To request an accommodation during our application and hiring process, email americasaccommodations@brunswickgroup.com.