21GRAMS- Associate Creative Director, Art

Real Chemistry•Boston, MA

2d•$160,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

Real Chemistry is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Art to lead creative engagements across multiple healthcare client accounts at 21GRAMS, a full-service healthcare advertising agency within Real Chemistry. The agency combines bold creativity, strategic rigor, and scientific understanding to create healthcare communications intended to change behavior, improve outcomes, and make a meaningful impact. The role translates brand strategy and creative platforms into digital experiences supporting the consumer and healthcare professional (HCP) journey. It involves leading teams, working with engagement strategy colleagues to apply audience insights, and partnering with account and project management teams to deliver high-quality creative work across digital channels. Prior healthcare experience is required, including promotional HCP experience in therapeutic categories such as oncology, cardiology, or rare disease. The position may be remote within the United States or based at a U.S. office in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Lambertville, New Jersey, San Francisco, or Carmel, Indiana. Real Chemistry’s Real HART workplace approach offers arrangements that vary by role and location. Employees within a one-hour commute of an office are required to attend in person two days per week; employees without a nearby office may work remotely and attend periodic gatherings.

Requirements

Healthcare marketing writing experience for consumer/patient and HCP audiences.
5–7+ years of healthcare or pharmaceutical experience in an agency environment.
Prior healthcare experience.
A comprehensive creative portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual capabilities and the ability to produce work in high-science pharmaceutical categories.
Ability to lead creative engagements across multiple healthcare client accounts.
BA degree in Advertising, Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

BA degree in Advertising, Communications, Fine Arts, or a related field.
Promotional HCP experience in therapeutic categories such as oncology, cardiology, or rare disease.
Adaptability, resilience, strong prioritization, intellectual curiosity, and interest in using data to inform decisions.
Interest in innovation and practical, responsible adoption of AI and other new technologies.

Responsibilities

Structure complete narratives and write in different voices to suit clients and audiences.
Work with the Associate Creative Director, Copy to produce standout, strategically focused campaigns and experiences.
Identify and interview prospective creative candidates.
Manage teams, creative output, and client relationships.
Develop concepts and execute campaigns in line with client strategy.
Oversee day-to-day team deliverables under tight deadlines while delivering high-quality work to market.
Mentor teams internally and externally.
Manage brand awards submissions and case studies.
Participate in high-level projects and new business pitches.
Translate brand strategy and creative platforms into digital experiences for consumer and HCP audiences.
Work with engagement strategy teams to use insights about healthcare professionals and consumers in developing brand experiences.
Partner with account and project management teams to deliver creative work across digital channels.
Explore how existing and emerging technologies can be used to engage audiences.