Creative Director, Copy (pharma agency exp needed)

Eversana•Chicago, IL

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. Think and execute. Exceptional conceptual abilities and creative direction talent within a multimedia landscape. Passionate about creating work that matters. Be curious. Must have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge — of the problem, the possible solutions and our target — in order to discover the big ideas that matter. Inspire. Not only must you know the trends and innovations in healthcare marketing, but you need to set the stage for the next wave. Push the envelope. Leverage industry knowledge and creative chops to push past the expected option into compelling work that drives behavior. Be a leader and collaborator. Manage the team through experience, empowerment and autonomy to foster great work and growth. Bring laughs. Leave ego. Present to persuade. Eloquently explain every aspect of a creative solution and how it solves the client challenge. This means leading rock-solid pitch efforts and presentation prowess. Rock a can-do attitude. You can anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks throughout any stage of the creative process. No time? No problem! Hungry for more. You're a part of the inner circle and responsible for the health of your creative team. That means finding more ways to feed and grow clients' brands — and our business. Easy as pie, right? Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias. All other duties as assigned

Requirements

12+ years of digital, print, traditional and trade marketing experience
Two+ 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
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
Exceptional conceptual abilities and creative direction talent within a multimedia landscape
Creating work that matters
Discovering the big ideas that matter
Setting the stage for the next wave of healthcare marketing
Leverage industry knowledge and creative chops to push past the expected option into compelling work that drives behavior
Manage the team through experience, empowerment and autonomy to foster great work and growth
Eloquently explain every aspect of a creative solution and how it solves the client challenge
Leading rock-solid pitch efforts and presentation prowess
Anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks throughout any stage of the creative process
Finding more ways to feed and grow clients' brands — and our business
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias