Creative Lead

IQVIA Digital, Inc. (USB1); Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare data science company is seeking a Creative Lead to drive the development of training solutions in the life sciences sector. The role requires strong graphic design skills, the ability to lead projects, and a focus on innovative strategies aligned with client goals. The ideal candidate will have a solid portfolio and 5-7 years of relevant experience, particularly in pharmaceutical or agency environments.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of graphic design experience in pharmaceutical or agency settings.
• Strong portfolio showcasing diverse skills in graphic design.
• Ability to deliver results within quality standards and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead project groups through development ensuring delivery excellence.
• Guide team with subject matter expertise and innovative approaches.
• Monitor project budgets and resources to align with financial targets.

Skills

Graphic Design

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Join us on our exciting journey!

IQVIA is The Human Data Science Company, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, Technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.

IQVIA Medical Communications is seeking a Creative Lead 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.

The Creative Lead is senior level design role that focuses on strategic leadership and delivery management within the creative domain. You will be responsible for leading project groups, providing subject matter expertise, driving innovation, and ensuring operational alignment with budget and staffing constraints. This role does require the person to be hands on participant in the ideation and design development process.

About The Position
The Creative Lead is senior level design role that focuses on strategic leadership and delivery management within the creative domain. You will be responsible for leading project groups, providing subject matter expertise, driving innovation, and ensuring operational alignment with budget and staffing constraints. This role does require the person to be hands on participant in the ideation and design development process.

Key Activities

• Lead project groups from briefing through development, ensuring strategic alignment and delivery excellence.
• Provide subject matter expertise in your creative discipline, guiding the team to elevate and innovate creative output.
• Drive the development and implementation of creative strategies that align with client objectives and budget constraints.
• Mentor and lead project team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional content, editorial, proofing and account management teams to ensure seamless project execution and on-time delivery.
• Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and alignment with financial targets.
• Continuously stay at the forefront of industry trends, market insights, and emerging technologies to support our innovation and development strategies.

Educational Requirements

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

Qualifications - Our ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 5-7 years of 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 senior-level graphic designer ideally within the pharmaceutical, medical or agency settings. 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.

*Please also attach your portfolio that showcases your experience with exhibitions or similar work when applying to this role.

We know that meaningful results require not only the right approach but also the right people. Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward and

Whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there!

We invite you to join IQVIA.

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