VP, Group Creative Director- Copy

Eversana; Illinois; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

EVERSANA INTOUCH is seeking a VP, Group Creative Director to lead the creative vision and strategy for multiple brands across the life sciences space. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, client-focused solutions and guide the creative team toward high-impact campaigns.

The role calls for a seasoned leader with oncology experience, a proven track record in pharma marketing, and strong skills in pitching, negotiation and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education plus professional experience required.
• 12+ years of digital, print, traditional and trade marketing experience.
• Deep knowledge of health, pharma and digital to drive outstanding creative.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing, disease state and industry standards.
• Oncology experience is a must.
• Superior negotiating skills when solving problems with SMEs and partner agencies.
• A track record of strategic and beautiful work in advertising.
• Proven ability in creative leadership and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision and strategy for a group of brands.
• Oversee the creative team and ensure innovative, impactful solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align with client goals.
• Guide pitch efforts and demonstrate strong presentation skills.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Traditional Marketing

Pharmaceutical Marketing

Oncology Experience

Creative Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic Advertising

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Job description

EVERSANA INTOUCH®is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first - and only - agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform through EVERSANA®. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients.

We get fired up when people talk about getting-and staying-healthy. That’s where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for one’s health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need.

We embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.

WHAT DOES A VP, GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR DO?

As the VP, Group Creative Director at EVERSANA INTOUCH, you will lead the creative vision and strategy for a group of brands, ensuring the delivery of innovative and impactful creative solutions. This role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of creative strategy, execution, and management, who can drive excellence and innovation in creative delivery. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Creative, Account, and Technology, to develop and implement creative strategies that align with business goals and client needs. The VP will also oversee the creative team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement..

• Think AND execute. Exceptional conceptual abilities and art direction talent within a multimedia landscape. Makesmartlook pretty.

• Be curious. Must have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge -of the problem, thepossible solutionsand our target -in order tosculpt thebig ideasthat matter.

• Inspire. Set expectations of high work standards by exposing your teams to excellent creative in-industry, in-category or anywhere excellent creative is found.

• Push it. Leverage industry knowledge and creative chops to push past the safeoptioninto compelling, uncharted territories. Push itrealgood.

• Be a leader andteamplayer. Ability to guide creative and collaborate as part of a larger team in an ever-changing environment. Bring laughs. Leaveego.

• Present the vision. Eloquently explain every aspect of a creative solution and how it solves the client challenge. This means leading rock-solid pitch efforts and presentation prowess.

• Rock a can-do attitude. You cananticipateand adjust for problems and roadblocks throughout any stage of the creative process. No time? No problem!

• Stay hungry. You'rea part of the inner circle and responsible for the health of the Creative department. That means finding more ways to feed and grow clients’ brands as well as our own. Easy as pie, right?

• Juggle. In a fast-paced, multi-faceted department, your ability to focus on multiple priorities such as work quality, staffing, workload, workflow, teamhappinessand client relations is key.

• Model the work. Bring innovative ideas and approaches to yourteams, andrepresent Creative POV to the senior management team.

• Nurture. Help guide and grow CDs and ACDs through inclusion, empowerment and collaboration with account and planning teams. Release your inner mama bear.

• Be the director of harmony. An appropriate workloadforeach individualis critical to sustaininghigh standardsof quality work and a healthy work-life balance. Keep a clear pulse on theteam, andmake necessary changes via conversations and negotiations with account teams or PMs.

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

• All other duties as assigned

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education plus professional experiencerequired

• 12+ years of digital, print, traditional and trade marketing experience

• Deep knowledge of happenings in health, pharma and digital and the ability to harness it to drive outstanding creative

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing and all that it entails: disease state and product science, therapeutic industry standards, legalrestrictionsand competitive markets

• Oncology experience isa must

• Superior negotiating skills when problem solving with other SMEs and/or partner agencies

• Book of strategic and beautiful work

• Proven ability in creative, management and strategic aspects of advertising and leadership

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patient's best interest in mind.

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]