Creative Director, Copy

Adelphi Group • New York, NY

4d • $150,000 - $157,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Omnicom Health Medical Communications, we give science a story to tell. As a global leader in publications, med affairs, regulatory consultation, and AOR medical communications, we are boldly defining the journey from molecule to market for Pharmaceutical and biotech clients. Our agency is built on the convergence of highly skilled people with a higher purpose and the nexus of science and technology innovation. We work with 150+ transformational medicines across pharma, biotech, and healthcare. From early-stage discovery through commercialization, Omnicom Health Medical Communications partners with the medical communications community, across the lifecycle of their asset, and supercharges their science to engage and reach healthcare professionals. We dare to think bigger, and lead with our values of integrity, courage, drive, and collaboration to pursue excellence. If you’re ready to take the next step in your creative career, we welcome you to explore the opportunities we offer.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as an Associate Creative Director in an HCP centric agency or equivalent business.
• Experience in pharmaceutical and healthcare is a must.
• At least 2 years of management experience overseeing at least 2-10 junior creatives.
• A strong portfolio showcasing innovative thinking in a wide range of tactics and award-winning work.
• At least 7 years leading brands, creative teams, and creative project oversight.
• Strong leadership skills across creative and brand teams.
• A strong portfolio showing award-winning creative work across all media.
• Demonstrate creativity and presentations skills together.
• Deep knowledge on several therapeutic areas; be able to describe the strategic imperatives of brands you have worked on, and how the pieces created achieved these imperatives.
• Have a professional attitude, and be a strong representative of Omnicom Health in front of clients.
• BA or MA in English, Journalism, Advertising, or equivalent experience.
• Positive thinker and collaborative team member with an ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organized, with an ability to work efficiently with remote teams.
• Effective communication skills in person, over videoconference, teleconference, and email communication.

Nice To Haves

• A keen interest in science and medicine.
• Motivated with a flexible and can-do attitude.
• Ability to overcome challenging requirements and demonstrate creativity and innovation in finding ways to execute never-been-done-before ideas.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a team of art directors or copywriters in an agency setting.
• Owning the creative process, selling ideas to clients, and executing in a manner that exceeds client expectations.
• Participating in taking on creative leadership in pitches and presentations.
• Actively participating in helping to bring in new and organic business.
• Leading projects but being prepared to roll up their sleeves and do the work, too.
• Representing the Copy/Art Creative team when necessary.
• Concepting and executing award-winning creative output.
• Demonstrating team leadership and a strong understanding of the medical communications business.
• Partnering with clients, account, and scientific team members to elevate projects to a higher creative level.
• Collaborating with clients, selling them on innovative work, and executing projects.
• Leading teams from Art or Copy Supervisors down to junior roles, helping them grow and leading them through the needs of each challenge.
• Keeping abreast of the latest creative and digital trends.

Benefits

• Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.
• Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent.
• We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do.
• We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together.
• Join us—we look forward to getting to know you.
• We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
• It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• Careers are designed for growth.
• We’ve purposefully crafted a transformative talent experience built with accountability in action — focused on community, impact, and opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree