Creative Director

Ladders; United States; A distancia; USD 170.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote work environment

Comprehensive medical benefits

401k match program

Diverse team of seasoned professionals

Descripción de la vacante

Ladders is seeking a Creative Director to lead creative vision and execution for a portfolio of pharmaceutical and healthcare brands in a fully remote setup. You will guide senior teams, ensure regulatory alignment, and partner with clients and internal creatives to deliver integrated campaigns across channels.

The role requires 16+ years in pharma/healthcare creative environments and 5+ years of leadership, with a strong foundation in art or copy and a portfolio demonstrating strategic,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, communications, marketing, design, life sciences, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 16+ years of creative experience, particularly in pharmaceutical or healthcare agency settings.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and developing senior talent.
• Strong foundation in either art or copy with ability to elevate both disciplines.
• Portfolio showcasing strategically grounded concepts and integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
• Experience managing complex client relationships and brand planning across multiple accounts.
• Strong business acumen regarding scopes, budgets, and agency growth.

Responsabilidades

• Set and uphold the creative vision and standards across art and copy.
• Lead integrated creative strategy and execution for a diverse portfolio of brands.
• Guide Associate Creative Directors and creative leaders, providing clear direction and coaching.
• Foster an environment where art and copy collaborate effectively to produce compelling work.
• Serve as the senior creative voice in high-stakes client discussions and presentations.
• Build trusted relationships with senior clients by aligning creative recommendations with brand strategy.
• Provide decisive creative direction to resolve complex challenges involving strategy and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Creative leadership

Brand strategy

Client management

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

For our client, we are seeking a Creative Director to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will shape the creative vision across art and copy, ensuring work is strategically grounded, highly compliant, and aligned to brand objectives in a regulated environment. You will lead integrated creative execution for a portfolio of healthcare brands while partnering closely with senior clients, strategic teams, and internal creative leaders. The position requires both inspirational leadership and strong business judgment to guide teams, elevate concepts, and deliver effective campaigns across channels.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $170,000 – $230,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Set and uphold the creative vision and standards across art and copy
• Lead integrated creative strategy and execution for a diverse portfolio of brands
• Guide Associate Creative Directors and creative leaders, providing clear direction and coaching
• Foster an environment where art and copy collaborate effectively to produce compelling work
• Serve as the senior creative voice in high-stakes client discussions and presentations
• Build trusted relationships with senior clients by aligning creative recommendations with brand strategy
• Provide decisive creative direction to resolve complex challenges involving strategy and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, communications, marketing, design, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 16+ years of creative experience, particularly in pharmaceutical or healthcare agency settings
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams and developing senior talent
• Strong foundation in either art or copy with the ability to elevate both disciplines
• Portfolio showcasing strategically grounded concepts and integrated campaigns across multiple channels
• Experience managing complex client relationships and brand planning across multiple accounts
• Strong business acumen regarding scopes, budgets, and agency growth

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• 401k match program
• Opportunity to work with a diverse team of seasoned professionals
• Focus on innovative and effective creative solutions

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.