The Creative Director, Art, collaborates with internal teams and clients to develop, strategize, and execute cutting-edge pharmaceutical marketing initiatives that drive brand success. This role requires a deep understanding of client challenges, industry trends, and regulatory requirements, ensuring creative solutions are both innovative and compliant. The Creative Director leads the strategic direction of campaigns, guiding the conceptualization and design processes, while also playing a key role in business development. By assembling and mentoring cross-functional teams, this individual ensures the delivery of compelling, results-oriented visual storytelling that engages target audiences across multiple platforms. Additionally, the Creative Director fosters strong client relationships, translating complex scientific information into creative concepts that resonate with healthcare professional and patient audiences.Job DutiesCreative and Analytical ResponsibilitiesPartner with internal core team members to develop and drive the strategic direction of client deliverables and new business initiativesEngage with client teams to understand their brand, key messages, and strategic objectives and to communicate a creative visionUnderstand therapeutic areas and target audiences of assigned productsTranslate complex scientific and medical information into compelling, results-driven creative concepts and campaigns that resonate with healthcare professional and patient audiencesConceptualize and brainstorm innovative brand experiencesEnsure your own creative work, and that of the team, is on brief every time; be a strong “player-coach,” taking on some of the hands-on project work while managing the work of others on the creative teamLeverage data insights and metrics to continually optimize creative workContract with and provide creative direction and oversight to external partners and freelance Creative personnel as neededCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish project scopes and budgetsEnsure adherence of assigned project teams to project timelines, scopes, and budgetsReview all materials associated with a project and provide feedback as needed regarding design, adherence to project specifications, audience appropriateness, and consistency with established creative strategyProvide project sign-off, ensuring adherence with creative direction and QA processPresent work, provide design rationale, and participate collaboratively in creative reviews or meetings with internal teamsPresent creative ideas and deliverables to clients and relay feedback to teams, taking care to interpret and communicate feedback in a way that results in meaningful revisions as applicableParticipate in new business pitches, representing the vision for creativeMentor and develop creative staff, providing guidance and fostering a culture of creativity and collaborationRecognize and identify staffing needs, develop strong relationships with freelancers and recruiters to manage both short- and long-term resourcing needsKeep current with news and trends in advertising, branding, design, media, and emerging technologiesEnsure adherence to all internal and client processesEnsure creative materials adhere to pharmaceutical advertising regulatory guidelines, including FDA and OPDP requirements, and work closely with medical review teamsLeadership/Management ResponsibilitiesAssist senior leadership with the design and implementation of corporate strategies
and cross-selling initiativesMonitor and manage assigned creative activities to ensure timely delivery of products and services, on strategy and within budgetLead, develop, and provide project-specific oversight to assigned internal Creative team membersFoster and develop collaboration among departments, internal groups, and individuals to ensure innovative and collaborative solutions to client needsEnsure team compliance with product style guidelines, client contracts, timelines, and budgetsKey Competencies Well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skillsAbility to provide management direction and developmental support to direct reports in preparation for future positions; provide challenging and growth assignments; delegate tasks to empower others; share ownership and visibilityAbility to oversee, manage, and support priorities and workflow to ensure high-quality project execution according to project timelines and budgetsAbility to manage outcomes to win-win resolutionAbility to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome challenges or obstaclesStrong presentation and persuasion skills: Can develop a clear point of view and tell a meaningful story; effective in a variety of settings and group sizes with clients, peers, junior team members, and management; confidently communicates creative principles and vision; commands attention and can manage group dynamicsAbility to think in abstract terms; can make connections between unrelated ideas; can formulate innovative concepts; is seen as a leader in brainstorming sessionsDemonstrated ability to manage key constituent relationshipsHigh level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountabilityStrong creative design, conceptual, and visual story-telling skillsIn-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, other design software like Figma and Sketch, and Microsoft Office SuiteWorking knowledge of, or hands-on experience with, interactive programmingExcellent analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skillsEffective attention to detail and high degree of accuracyStrong time management and project management skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work under tight deadlines and multitaskAbility to work independently; self-motivatedAbility and desire to participate and interact effectively on a teamHigh energy level and team player