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Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below. Media & Influencer Activation | New York, NY (starpower) Senior Director, Business Development Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isn’t just a job for us. We got into this field for different reasons, but we all stay for the same reason – to uncover insights, make meaningful connections, infuse creativity, and improve the patient experience by transforming healthcare through AI and ideas. Real Chemistry creates the world around modern therapies with over 2,000 talented professionals, and for the last 20+ years has carved out its space at the intersection of healthcare, marketing and communications, data & AI, and the people at the heart of it all. We work with the top 30 pharma and biotech companies and are built for uncommon collaboration—we believe we are best together, bringing together experts from a wide range of disciplines to collaborate without barriers under a single, unified mission: to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. This model allows us to work in a way that better reflects how people experience healthcare—all with the goal to transform healthcare. But we can’t do it alone – you in? Senior Director, Business Development About starpower starpower is an Influencer and Culture Marketing Agency powered by technology, strategy, and creative. The team creates effective Pop Culture partnerships by aligning industry-leading strategies with our unique network. We specialize in partnering with brands to break through the noise and drive results that resonate with consumers. Job Overview We’re seeking a dynamic, well-connected, and strategic Business Development professional to join our team in New York City. This role is ideal for a talent procurement expert who thrives at the intersection of culture, talent, and brand innovation—someone who understands talent procurement nuances and can connect top-tier talent with forward-thinking brands. The candidate will have a developed network, an eye for spotting opportunities, a passion for entertainment, and a proven ability to build meaningful partnerships that drive revenue and cultural impact. This is a hybrid role, based in our New York office or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. What you’ll do: Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with brands, agencies, and entertainment partners. Develop and maintain strong relationships with brand managers, CMOs, talent agents, and entertainment executives. Collaborate to create compelling pitch materials, proposals, and tailored activation strategies. Lead client discovery meetings to understand marketing goals and identify opportunities for talent-led campaigns. Manage the sales pipeline and CRM system, providing regular reporting on progress, forecasts, and conversion metrics. Represent the agency at key industry events, festivals, and networking functions to expand visibility and forge new connections. Stay ahead of entertainment, pop culture, and influencer trends to proactively suggest innovative partnerships and campaign opportunities. Coordinate with legal and finance teams to structure deals, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with all partnership terms. 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. Your approach is human-centered and culture-obsessed, driving ideas rooted in both consumer insights and cultural relevance. You have strong cultural fluency – you live and breathe pop culture and entertainment and are passionate about inserting brands into cultural moments. Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and are excited to build and evolve systems as we grow. Are both a strategic thinker and a creative leader, excited by the intersection of pop culture, brand purpose, and talent influence. You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. We’re always evolving. You thrive in fast-changing environments and have a strong pulse on pop culture, awards shows, seasonal tentpoles, and trend cycles—and you know how to insert brands authentically into those moments. An adept multitasker who can fluidly switch contexts between different brands and project types—whether it's a brand platform, a social-first moment, or an award-season activation. What you should have: 10 years of business development or sales experience, preferably in entertainment, influencer marketing, or brand partnerships. Deep understanding of the entertainment industry ecosystem. Strong network of decision-makers at brands, agencies, and talent management firms. Proven track record of closing high-value deals and growing client accounts. Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to pitch complex ideas clearly. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Self-starter with a strategic mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. Who you are: Creative: You spot connections others miss and turn them into magnetic ideas. Strategic: You love a clear insight and know how to build an idea around it. Collaborative: You rally teams and clients to do their best work together. Agile: You thrive in fast-changing environments and see change as opportunity. Pay Range: $140,000.00-$175,000.00 This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including experience, skills, certifications, and location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range. 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 . Working with Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people want to work. We have office locations in the US, UK, and Europe with many employees and clients serving as hubs. Employees within an hour of an office are expected to attend in person two days a week. We also are opening new offices, and if one opens near you, our Real HART policy applies. For those outside these regions, we work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture, and learning. We call this our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach. We believe that in-person connection and flexibility are both essential to our purpose of making healthcare what it should be. Real Chemistry offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401k match, flexible PTO, student loan contributions, mental wellness support, and access to over 13,000 online classes via LinkedIn Learning. Benefits for those building families include fertility support, Bright Horizons programs, and expanded parental leave with coaching through Your 4th Trimester. Learn more at www.realchemistrybenefits.com. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment. We encourage qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Accommodation requests during the interview process are welcome. *Notice: Be aware of scammers misusing our name through fake websites and messages. Do not share personal or financial info with unverified sources claiming to be connected to Real Chemistry. We are working to stop these activities. More info here . We harness data and insights to maximize campaign impact across influencer, celebrity, paid, social media, and omnichannel strategies. Explore opportunities in these areas with our starpower team. Our Water Street office in the Financial District is the largest, with over 400 employees as of 2021, offering easy access via express trains and views of the East River and Brooklyn Bridge.

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