Associate Creative Director

IQVIA Argentina; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Creative Director to lead innovative training solutions in the life sciences sector. This dynamic role involves overseeing the creative process, collaborating with design teams, and nurturing client relationships. You will drive brand success through creative strategies, utilizing your expertise in graphic design and advanced software tools. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and creativity, where your contributions will significantly impact the healthcare industry and improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8-9 years’ experience as a graphic designer in various settings.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse skill set in graphic design.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creative process from conception to delivery, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Lead and manage creative teams, setting clear goals and performance standards.

Skills

Graphic Design

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

IQVIA Medical Communications is seeking an Associate Creative Director experienced in delivering consistent and predictable outcomes in the life sciences learning and communications domain. This role is responsible for creating and development of various media for training solutions and medical communications to establish both an immersive and engaging training experiences.

Who We Are

IQVIA is a global leader in bringing together data, technology, advanced analytics, and human science expertise to help the healthcare industry make better decisions, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Thanks to our unique position within IQVIA, the Medical Communications division provides offerings that extend well beyond those of a traditional agency to support this mission.

Our tightly knit team includes practice area leads, strategists, project and event managers, operations specialists, plus content and of course design professionals. Together, we create fit-for-purpose communication strategies and deliverables across the full product lifecycle from clinical development through approval and post-launch. Incorporating the latest research in adult learning and behavioral science enables us to effectively engage diverse audiences to affect change.

We are a highly collaborative and intellectually curious group of people located in 12 countries across 4 continents. We are continually pushing each other to improve our solutions, drawing on our unique blend of backgrounds and experience.

Our team supports our clients from Phase II onwards, we provide highly impactful communications programs to engage healthcare professionals, payers, and patients, which harness the power of IQVIA’s healthcare data, domain expertise, transformative technology, and advanced analytics to drive healthcare forward.

About The Position

In this role, the Associate Creative Director will be responsible for overseeing the creative process from conception to delivery, ensuring that all projects meet the clients' needs and objectives while also pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation. The Associate Creative Director will work closely with the design team to develop and execute creative concepts and ensure that all projects are on brand and on strategy.

In addition to leading the creative process, the Associate Creative Director will also play a key role in developing and nurturing strong relationships with clients. As the primary point of contact for our clients, the Associate Creative Director will be responsible for managing client expectations and ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and on budget.

Key Activities

• Lead and manage creative teams, setting clear goals, expectations, and performance standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define overarching creative objectives and strategies.
• Develop and execute creative strategies that drive brand success and deliver innovative solutions, utilizing Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office for presentations.
• Provide creative direction, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members, emphasizing proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Play a key role in pitch presentations, client interactions, and business development efforts, utilizing Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office for presentations.
• Monitor and manage project budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market insights, and emerging technologies to inform creative strategies.
• Driving a culture that promotes and fosters creative and professional growth.
• Responsible for the QA process to ensure high quality work.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a 2 year or 4-year institution specifically for Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.

Qualifications

• 8-9 years’ experience as graphic designer either in-house, freelance or in an agency setting.
• Must have a strong portfolio representing a diverse skill set in graphic design.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results to the appropriate quality and timelines.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong software and computer skills, including MS Office applications and Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
• Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical industry, including medical affairs, clinical development is helpful.
• Knowledge of scientific and medical publications strategy and development a plus

Who You Are

Experienced: You have experience as a graphic designer ideally within the pharmaceutical, medical or training arena. You have delivered project of increasing complexity and have resolved challenges. You use your experience to continually enhance and push the idea of what is good design.

You strive to continue to build on your design skills by broadening your design knowledge and keeping up with industry trends. You have the flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting demanding deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.

Empathetic: Your high emotional intelligence has contributed to your success in your projects. You empathize with individuals, recognize, and validate perspectives of others including diverse cross functional global team, who are passionate about what they do.

Resourceful: You have a proven track record of leading independently and working collaboratively through difficult challenges by drawing on experience, researching potential directions, collaborating with others, and iterating to find solutions. You are fearless in trying new things and seeking contributors and collaborators.

Business and People Leader: As a self-aware people leader, you receive and provide honest feedback to enhance team performance and enable growth.

You are perceptive to the strengths of your team and your peers. You are highly effective at contributing to a matrixed system – navigating processes within your authority and those that are not. You believe in building trust within a team by being open to feedback, offering supportive guidance, and cracking a joke when the team needs a good laugh.

Join us to forge a career with greater purpose, make an impact, and never stop learning.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com