Creative Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

CREATIVE DIRECTOR of copy

OVERVIEW

At Omnicom Health Medical Communications we give science a story to tell. As a global leader in publications, med affairs, regulatory consultation and AOR medical communications, we are boldly defining the journey from molecule to market for Pharmaceutical and biotech clients. Our agency is built on the convergence of highly skilled people with a higher purpose and the nexus of science, and technology innovation.

We work with 150+ transformational medicines across pharma, biotech, and healthcare. From early-stage discovery through commercialization, Omnicom Health Medical Communications partners with the medical communications community, across the lifecycle of their asset, and supercharges their science to engage and reach healthcare professionals.

We dare to think bigger, and lead with our values of integrity, courage, drive, and collaboration to pursue excellence. If you’re ready to take the next step in your creative career, we welcome you to explore the opportunities we offer.

REQUIREMENTS

We are seeking creative professionals with at least 5 years of experience as an Associate Creative Director in an HCP centric agency or equivalent business. Experience in pharmaceutical and healthcare is a must, with at least 2 years of management experience overseeing at least 2-10 junior creatives. A strong portfolio showcasing innovative thinking in a wide range of tactics and award-winning work will get you noticed. We make KOL videos, conceptual educational experiences for HCPs at congress, DSA campaigns, AOR brand campaigns for HCP’s, websites, banners, and ICVA’s.

OVERVIEW

The Creative Director position is intended for candidates who have worked in an agency setting, with at least 7 years leading brands, creative teams, and creative project oversight. The ideal candidate is ready to take a more senior role on a brand, overseeing a team of art directors or copywriters in an agency setting.

The job requires confidence in owning the creative process, selling ideas to clients, and executing in a manner that exceeds client expectations. A Creative Director will participate in taking on creative leadership in pitches and presentations and actively participate in helping to bring in new and organic business. The role requires strong client-facing skills, is very hands-on and is often busy; time and self-management skills are essential.

Creative Directors are expected to work independently and show initiative in being the creative lead on brands and do so by activating key creative resources as needed, both internal and external. They will be expected to primarily lead projects but be prepared to roll up their sleeves and do the work, too. The former should be the norm, though.  They should have a strong working relationship with their creative partner, demonstrating the strength of the Copy/Art Creative team, but be prepared to represent them when necessary. They must show a passion and active drive to concept and execute award-winning creative output, demonstrate team leadership, and a strong understanding of the medical communications business. They must be a vital member of brand teams, and partner with clients, account, and scientific team members to elevate projects to a higher creative level.

EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE

• Strong leadership skills across creative and brand teams. Be prepared to share examples of how you’ve collaborated with clients, sold them on innovative work, and executed projects. Examples of actual client feedback is encouraged
• A strong portfolio showing award-winning creative work across all media. Quality beats quantity; only show us your best pieces. We want to see how you think and lead; take us through a project from briefing through concepts, execution, and final deliverable. If it won an award, show us why. Demonstrate creativity and presentations skills together.
• Deep knowledge on several therapeutic areas; be able to describe the strategic imperatives of brands you have worked on, and how the pieces created achieved these imperatives.
• Lead teams from Art or Copy Supervisors down to junior roles (depending on your area of expertise), helping them grow and leading them through the needs of each challenge
• Have a professional attitude, and be a strong representative of Omnicom Health in front of clients
• BA or MA in English, Journalism, Advertising, or equivalent experience
• Positive thinker and collaborative team member with an ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication

PERSONAL SKILLS

We have high standards. You will be part of a team that loves to engage with each other and with our agency-wide partners. We expect you to be open to direction and to learn from your manager, senior creatives, and from your peers. We want you to learn to love medical communications as much as we do, and a keen interest in science and medicine will go a long way.

You must be motivated with a flexible and can-do attitude, combined with excellent communication skills. You should show an ability to overcome challenging requirements and demonstrate creativity and innovation in finding ways to execute never-been-done-before ideas. We expect you to keep abreast of the latest creative and digital trends.

The candidate will report to an SVP Creative Director and is expected to be well organized, with an ability to work efficiently with remote teams. You will possess effective communication skills in person, over videoconference, teleconference, and email communication, and possible travel might be required, depending on business or client needs (less than 30%)

The companies within the Healthcare Consultancy Group are Equal Opportunity Employers. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law.

The range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an Omnicom Health Group company in the United States.   Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. 

• $140 - $160k