VP – Creative Director

About Lockwood: Lockwood collaborates with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries to identify effective, holistic, science-based strategies to address their objectives through medical communications. Our clients count on us to challenge their assumptions and help them creatively navigate around obstacles. From strategy through execution, we focus on accuracy, transparency, and scientific value to create programs that are evidence-based, clinically relevant, and contribute to the development of our clients’ brands. Over a third of our staff hold advanced scientific or medical degrees, and most work from where they live. Because our flexible structure provides better work-life balance, we attract the best talent, facilitate their best work, and as a result, are more responsive to our clients, wherever and whenever they do business.

Summary: The VP, Creative within Shared Services is responsible for leading the strategy, management, and service innovation of the Lockwood Creative Services team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect innovative, narrative-driven approaches that help us revolutionize medical communications creative
• Elevate high-stakes client interactions by masterfully weaving complex scientific data into captivating, educational stories
• Spearhead the development of a cutting-edge storytelling framework that breathes life into intricate medical concepts across diverse media platforms
• Cultivate a team of creative visionaries who craft emotionally powerful, scientifically precise visual narratives
• Orchestrate cross-functional collaborations to ensure our storytelling not only aligns with strategic goals but also maximizes message retention and impact
• Pioneer the adoption of emerging narrative techniques in healthcare communication, keeping our company at the forefront of industry trends
• Foster synergistic partnerships with account leads, SVP of Shared Services, and internal teams to optimize workflow and maintain exceptional service standards
• Lead strategic resource planning and budget management initiatives in collaboration with Shared Services Directors and team leads
• Drive organizational growth and innovation as a key member of the senior leadership team, proactively addressing evolving creative needs across all departments

Interpersonal/Leadership Skills:

• Visionary storyteller who transforms complex medical data into compelling narratives, inspiring teams and clients alike
• Strategic leader who optimizes agency processes while fostering a culture of creativity and innovation
• Key contributor to senior leadership, shaping agency-wide initiatives and driving growth
• Collaborative partner who builds strong relationships across all functional areas, breaking down silos to enhance organizational synergy
• Mentorship-focused manager who nurtures talent, develops individualized growth plans, and cultivates a high-performing creative team
• Forward-thinking strategist who collaborates with stakeholders to evolve Creative Services, expanding capabilities and delivering cutting-edge outputs in medical communications

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in creative leadership (minimum of several years experience specifically in a medical communications agency is mandatory), with a strong emphasis on storytelling and visual design.
• Proven ability to shape creative teams around a story-first mindset
• Exceptional storytelling skills, able to transform dry scientific data into compelling narratives
• Deep understanding of narrative structures and their application in medical/scientific contexts
• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate the power of story to high-level clients
• Portfolio showcasing innovative storytelling approaches in healthcare communications, demonstrating both creativity and beautiful visual design

This position can be performed remotely in all but the following locations: Colorado, New York City, San Francisco County, CA.