Creative Director, Copy (pharma agency exp required)

EVERSANA•Chicago, IL

3d•$139,000 - $206,000

About The Position

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Creative Director to lead our creative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creative direction, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for innovation. As a Creative Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of creative concepts that align with brand vision and marketing objectives. This role requires exceptional conceptual abilities and creative direction talent within a multimedia landscape, with a passion for creating work that matters. The candidate must be curious, with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge to discover big ideas. They need to inspire by setting the stage for the next wave of healthcare marketing trends and innovations. The role involves pushing the envelope with industry knowledge and creative chops to drive behavior through compelling work. Leadership and collaboration are key, managing the team through experience, empowerment, and autonomy to foster great work and growth, while leaving ego behind. Presenting creative solutions eloquently to clients and leading pitch efforts are essential. A can-do attitude is required to anticipate and adjust for problems throughout the creative process. The Creative Director is responsible for the health of the creative team and finding ways to grow clients' brands and the business. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, inclusive behaviors, and proactive bias management is also expected. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

12+ years of digital, print, traditional and trade marketing experience
5+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical marketing, with drug launch know-how highly valued
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing and all that it entails: disease state and product science, therapeutic industry standards, legal restrictions and competitive markets
Knowledge and background in working with therapeutic clients
Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent in education + experience)
Book of strategic and beautiful work; highly conceptual
A mix of DTC and HCP work is needed
Management and supervisory skill set; sense of humor
An understanding of both the creative and strategic aspects of advertising and leadership

Responsibilities

Overseeing the development and execution of creative concepts that align with brand vision and marketing objectives.
Leading the creative team.
Managing the team through experience, empowerment and autonomy to foster great work and growth.
Leading rock-solid pitch efforts and presentation prowess.
Anticipating and adjusting for problems and roadblocks throughout any stage of the creative process.
Finding more ways to feed and grow clients’ brands — and our business.
Demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
All other duties as assigned.