AI & Innovation Lead, Global Medical Communications

AI & Innovation Lead, Global Medical Communications

London - UK;
Remote - EMEA

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 #Lifeat Real Chem  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 #Lifeat Real Chem .

The AI Strategy Lead will design, scale, and sell in novel AI-powered products and services that solve real-world pain points in medical communications. Acting as a bridge between scientific teams, technology partners, and clients, you will turn cutting-edge AI capabilities into differentiated offerings, standardize and scale specialized AI-powered workflows within the medical communications business unit, drive revenue growth through pitches and proposals, and serve as a visible thought-leader on the impact of AI in medical communications.

• Assist in the development and ownership of a roadmap for AI innovation within the medical communications capability.
• Partner with technology teams to develop prototypes, run pilots, and define success metrics, drawing on cross-functional expertise in medical communications and AI.
• Lead efforts to standardize novel AI-powered workflows within the medical business unit.
• Partner with change management and training teams to upskill the department on the latest AI tools and applications for medical communications.

• Partner with Business Development to craft compelling RFP responses and capability decks; regularly present in client pitches.
• Maintain a library of case studies and demo assets that showcase measurable impact.

• Serve as strategic lead on high-profile AI engagements, ensuring solutions meet scientific accuracy, MLR, data-privacy, and ethical standards.
• Translate technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for medical affairs and promotional medical education.

• Represent the company at conferences, webinars, and industry events; author articles on AI innovation in medical communications.

• Coach internal teams to articulate AI value propositions and use tools confidently during client interactions.

• Cultivate relationships with AI vendors and health-tech platforms to expand solution breadth and stay ahead of market trends.

• 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.

• Industry Expertise: 8+ years in medical communications/medical affairs;
  Preferred:
  Experience leading AI, data‑science, or advanced analytics initiatives within life‑sciences.
• Technical Acumen: Expertise in modern AI technologies.
• Commercial Track Record: Demonstrated success winning or expanding client business through consultative selling and persuasive presentations.
• Education: Preferred:
  Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (PhD, Pharm
  
  D, MSc) plus evidence of formal or on‑the‑job AI/analytics training.
• Communication: Exceptional storytelling and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Regulatory…