Manager, Social Media

Job Category: Social Media Marketing
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: New York - NY

Real Chemistry

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 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 .

Real Chemistry is looking for a Manager or Senior Manager, Social Media to join our growing team! This role is part of our Social Media Executive Thought Leadership team, which partners with C-suite and senior-level executives across the healthcare ecosystem to elevate their digital presence and influence.

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.

What You’ll Do

  • Write compelling, engaging and fresh social media content – both long-form and short-form – as well as work with creative teams, including designers and copywriters, to develop exceptional content for healthcare and pharmaceutical executives customized for social platforms and ad units
  • Execute on different executive voices and best practices on LinkedIn, leveraging proactivity and understanding of platform
  • Research best practices for executives on social media, keeping team in the loop on what new content trends or activity is happening
  • Brainstorm, conceptualize and present new social media and digital programs/plans for corporate communications clients
  • Measure client social performance through native tools, identifying a clear narrative from the numbers and generating insightful recommendations;
  • Support day-to-day social media executive accounts, as part of an integrated team including earned media and corporate reputation
  • Share and learn best practices for executives on X/Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Perform LinkedIn audits.
  • Cultivate and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and trends to guide account teams and help Real Chemistry continue to be a leader in the space; contribute as a thought leader on social landscape, best practices, and cultural happenings across platforms

This Position Is a Perfect Fit For You If

  • Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and 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 a highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What You Should Have

  • 3-5+ years of experience in social media content strategy, within a marketing or communications agency setting, with a strong focus on biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare clients
  • Proven experience developing and executing social media and thought leadership strategies for senior-level executives
  • Demonstrated fluency in social media platforms, tools, and trends—both personally and professionally
  • Strong understanding of FDA and FTC regulations governing social media within regulated industries like biotech and pharma
  • Exceptional attention to detail, with a track record of delivering high-quality work on time and within budget
  • Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate ideas into compelling digital content; creativity is a must
  • Understanding of SEO principles and how they influence content performance across social media platforms
  • Effective collaborator with experience working cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders

Pay Range: $69,000-$85,000