Senior Strategist - Healthcare Advertising

About this role

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. Senior Strategist 21GRAMS | Strategy | London Job Summary Real Chemistry is looking for a Senior Strategist to join the growing 21GRAMS Strategy team in London.

This is an opportunity to support high-profile global accounts within one of healthcare advertising’s most creative agencies, working alongside award-winning creative, strategy and client teams. You will combine strong research and analytical foundations with creative strategic thinking. You will explore markets, audiences and competitors, turn insights into clear strategic recommendations, and help shape work that resonates with clients and their audiences.

The role will mainly support senior strategists while offering strong scope to learn, collaborate internationally and progress as the team continues to grow. What you’ll do Conduct primary and desk research to build a clear understanding of markets, sectors, audiences and behaviours. Develop consumer and stakeholder insights that help shape creative and brand strategy. Carry out category and competitor analysis, identifying the most relevant opportunities and challenges.

Support senior strategy colleagues across global account work, strategic projects and client deliverables. Contribute to creative briefs, strategic narratives and presentations, making complex findings clear and engaging. Work closely with Creative, Client Services, Medical Education and wider cross-functional teams. Support new business pitches through research, insight development and strategic thinking. Present thinking confidently to internal teams and, as experience grows, to clients.