Creative Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Inspire, lead, and mentor the creative team in producing digital and print deliverables for pharmaceutical clients.

• Collaborate with agency leadership to establish and implement the long-term creative vision, personality, and identity of the agency.

• Take ownership of the agency's evolving creative vision and standards.

• Develop creative concepts, oversee design work, and provide strategic, visual, and verbal direction.

• Engage in brainstorming sessions and offer constructive feedback on ongoing projects.

• Act as the creative lead for specific client accounts while nurturing client relationships.

• Ensure that creative work aligns with brand and business objectives while adhering to regulatory requirements such as MLR, ISI, and fair balance.

• Advocate for creative excellence while balancing originality, impact, and compliance.

• Collaborate with operations, project, and account teams to manage resources, capacity, timelines, and budgets.

• Assist in business development efforts through pitch decks and presentations that highlight creative thinking.

• Contribute to the growth of client relationships and the development of new service offerings.

• Evaluate new hires and identify emerging capability needs as the agency expands.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven ability to lead creative strategy, ideation, and execution across various channels including digital, print, presentations, banners, and social media.

• Prior experience in the market access sector is essential.

• A background in oncology, rare diseases, or other specialty pharmaceutical areas is advantageous.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, PowerPoint, and other relevant design tools.

• Exceptional visual design capabilities.

• Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to creative teams.

• Strong history of mentoring creative teams and promoting professional development.

• Competent in building relationships with clients, internal teams, and external partners.

• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

• Experience in supporting new business pitches and presenting creative ideas to clients.

• Has contributed to the growth of an agency or business unit.

• Comfortable transitioning between high-level strategic thinking and hands-on design work.

• Familiar with pharmaceutical marketing and regulatory constraints, including MLR, ISI, fair balance, and referencing.

• Strong grasp of brand strategy and its significance in creative execution.

• Over 8 years of experience in creative roles, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership position.

• Prior experience in an agency and pharmaceutical environment is highly preferred.

• A robust portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking, brand development, and multichannel execution.

• Experience in building or leading teams in a startup or growing agency environment.

• Experience managing freelancers or vendors.

• Familiarity with the market access sector, including key trends and terminology.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive incentive compensation structure.

• 401k plan with a generous employer match, immediate vesting, and financial planning resources.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting on the first day of employment.

• Flexible spending account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) available.

• Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance, along with additional voluntary options.

• Paid parental leave for all new parents.

• Health & Wellness Benefit, including gym memberships and an annual reimbursement of $1000.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Generous paid time off encompassing vacation, sick days, floating holidays, and company holidays.

• Flexible work arrangements, including options for fully remote work.

• Biannual performance reviews and access to a dedicated Career Coach.

• Blue Matter Academy learning programs.

• Opportunities for volunteer activities, social events, and regular company gatherings.