Senior Account Executive (Patient Advocacy)

realchemistry

Edinburgh - UK; London - UK; Manchester - UK · London

Posted Aug 20, 2026

Other
Remote
Communications

Job description

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.

Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company with offices across Europe and the US. We believe that the way to real, transformative change is through the uncommon combination of disciplines, technologies, and our greatest asset – our people. We are currently looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 1,800 talented professionals. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing global company committed to making the world a healthier place for all.

Job Summary:

Real Chemistry is looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our global Patient Advocacy team. This client-facing role is ideal for a highly organized healthcare communications professional who is ready to help deliver meaningful patient advocacy programs across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and health technology clients.

The SAE will support the development and execution of integrated advocacy programs, manage day-to-day client and stakeholder activity, contribute to high-quality materials and scopes, and help ensure work is delivered on time, on budget and to Real Chemistry standards.

Responsibilities:

Support the development and execution of advocacy strategies aligned to brand, policy, access, and disease-area objectives.
Contribute to authentic, ethical and compliant engagement with patient advocacy organizations, coalitions and community leaders.
Help design and deliver patient-centric programs, including education, awareness, policy engagement, advisory boards, summits, co-creation sessions, and community-based initiatives.
Provide exceptional client service and account management support across multiple client accounts and workstreams.
Act as a trusted day-to-day client contact for planned activities, ad hoc requests, project updates and delivery of materials.
Support new business development, pitches and proposals, and identify opportunities to evolve or expand client programs.

Required Skills & Experience:

Currently working as SAE, or strong AE ready to step up in a patient advocacy agency, or patient advocacy team within a comms agency.
Experience working with, or supporting programs involving, patient advocacy organizations, patient communities, NGOs, coalitions or healthcare stakeholders.
Global advocacy experience is preferred.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including formal and informal presentations and confident participation in client-facing conversations.
Ability to draft clear project scopes, client and vendor contracts, presentations, briefs, communications materials and recommendations.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Comfortable conducting research, monitoring relevant media or landscape developments, and contributing to insight-led client recommendations with limited supervision.

Please note: this role requires hybrid working with 2 days per week from one of our offices - London, Manchester or Edinburgh.

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: http://www.realchemistry.com/

Real Chemistry is committed to being an Equal Opportunity employer. As such, we seek motivated and qualified applicants 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. We strive to employ, motivate, advance and reasonably accommodate any qualified employees and applicants. We believe diversity of persons and ideas forms the most comprehensive, forward-looking company.

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 here.

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.

At Real Chemistry, we believe we're at our best when we're connected. Our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in-person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible.

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.

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