Creative Director at Avalere Health shaping innovative pharmaceutical marketing strategies and campaigns. Leading teams and client relationships, driving creative excellence in a regulated industry.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain strong client relationships as a strategic thinker, problem solver, and creative driver
Thoroughly understand the science and market dynamics of all assigned products
Clearly and confidently communicate product knowledge to clients and internal teams
Provide detailed direction for creative solutions as needed
Facilitate input sessions and creative meetings as required
Attend and actively contribute to all strategic planning meetings
Staff teams as needed, including interviewing and selecting candidates
Help develop campaigns, push creative boundaries, and write effective marketing copy as needed
Conduct, attend, and/or monitor performance reviews for all team members to encourage, motivate, and improve performance, ensuring consistency with agency standards
Oversee and ensure efficient workflow across accounts
Review all creative work to ensure it is on strategy and evaluate concepts before client presentation
Participate in new business pitches and contribute to annual creative award submissions
Efficiently manage and work within deadlines
Manage challenging situations both internally and with the client
Build relationships within the group and command respect of direct reports and be able to effectively oversee their responsibilities
Provide effective direction to creative groups
Monitor client perceptions of the creative product, and develop any necessary action steps required to ensure comfort levels
Manage crisis situations and remain focused
Recommend effective solutions to resolve any crisis situation
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, writing, or equivalent field of study
10–12 years of professional writing experience, with at least 8 years in pharmaceutical advertising, including extensive work in oncology, gynecologic oncology/women’s health
Minimum of 7 years of supervisory experience leading creative teams
Proven ability to produce and recognize outstanding marketing materials across multiple channels
Extensive writing experience spanning a wide range of therapeutic categories
Significant experience leading product launches, lifecycle marketing initiatives, and new business development efforts
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Thorough understanding of the market and science of all product(s) assigned to division
Demonstrated effective management skills in the supervision of direct reports
Ability to provide insightful and creative interpretation of product research
Ability to provide sound analysis of clinical data
Think in terms of business management including demonstrating cost effective ways to increase productivity, manage expenses, etc.
Exhibit a thorough knowledge of agency policy and procedures
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the medical advertising industry on a routine basis
Possess a strong comfort level in the presence of the client. Must be able to make presentations on a regular basis.
Benefits
401K plan with employer match contribution up to 4%
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible working arrangements (hybrid and remote)
20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day
9 public holidays
Gifted end-of-year holidays
Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
Access to free counselling through employee assistance program
Personalized health support
Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
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