Executive Vice President, Media Operations

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Executive Vice President, Media Operations 

 

Real Chemistry Media is seeking a strategic and commercially minded EVP, Media Operations to help shape the future growth, performance, and scalability of our media business. This leader will serve as a key partner to executive leadership, driving operational excellence, business performance, organizational scalability, and commercial growth initiatives across the organization. 

 

Operating at the intersection of strategy, operations, finance, talent, and client delivery, this individual will ensure the business is structured to support sustainable growth, maximize profitability, and deliver exceptional client outcomes. The ideal candidate is a builder, problem-solver, and collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced, matrixed environments and is energized by transforming strategy into action. 

 

Location: This role can be remote within the United States or based in any of our U.S. office locations, including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Lambertville, NJ, San Francisco, or Carmel, IN. 

 

What You'll Do 

 

• Partner with Media leadership to define and execute business strategies that drive growth, profitability, operational excellence, and market differentiation. 

• Serve as the accountable owner of Media operations end to end, with full responsibility for the operating model, delivery infrastructure, and day-to-day performance of the group. 

• Lead operational integration, process harmonization, and change management efforts across acquired and legacy organizations to create a unified, scalable Media operating model. 

• Own operational governance, capacity and resource planning, and organizational planning to ensure the business scales effectively and sustainably, partnering with Client Finance to translate operational plans into financial outcomes. 

• Design and optimize business processes, governance frameworks, operating models, and decision-making structures that improve efficiency, accountability, scalability, and organizational alignment. 

• Enable business growth through commercial operations, pricing and scoping rigor in collaboration with Client Finance, operational readiness, and scalable business development processes. 

• Partner across Media, Analytics, Medical, Creative, Technology, and Integrated Communications teams to ensure seamless collaboration and delivery of integrated client solutions. 

• Drive adoption of AI, automation, data, and emerging technologies that enhance productivity, decision-making, and business performance. 

• Develop operational dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks that provide leadership with actionable insights on delivery performance, capacity, utilization, and growth. 

• Build a high-performing culture grounded in accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. 

 

This Position Is the Perfect Fit For You If 

 

• You are energized by building and scaling high-performing businesses. 

• You excel at translating growth strategies into operational plans and measurable results. 

• You thrive in complex, matrixed organizations and bring teams together around shared goals. 

• You embrace AI, data, and innovation as catalysts for business performance and transformation. 

• You embody Real Chemistry's values of Best Together, Impact Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, and Accountability with an "I." 

 

What You Should Have 

 

• 15+ years of leadership experience in healthcare media, healthcare marketing, agency operations, business strategy, consulting, or related industries. 

• Proven success leading business operations, organizational scaling, process transformation, governance, operational integration, and commercial growth initiatives. 

• Strong understanding of healthcare media, omnichannel engagement, analytics, and the evolving healthcare marketing landscape. 

• Experience driving revenue growth, profitability, forecasting, resource management, and operational performance. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence executive stakeholders in highly matrixed environments. 

• Strong financial acumen, including revenue forecasting, margin optimization, staffing models, and business planning. 

• Experience leveraging AI, automation, and data-driven decision making to improve efficiency and business outcomes. 

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and change management skills. 

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred. 

 

 Pay Range: $245,000-$320,000

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. 

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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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