Hybrid Creative Director – Pharma Agency

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About the role

  • 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
  • Continuous professional development opportunities

Job title

Creative Director – Pharma Agency

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$120,000 - $200,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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