VP, Group Creative Director- Copy (Pharma Ad Agency Experience Required)

Eversana; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 202,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

EVERSANA INTOUCH® in Chicago is seeking a VP, Group Creative Director to lead the creative vision and strategy for pharmaceutical brands, driving innovation and impact across digital and traditional channels.

The role requires 12+ years in health/pharma marketing, oncology experience, and proven leadership in creating strategic, award-worthy work. Strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of digital, print, traditional and trade marketing experience.
• Deep knowledge of health, pharma and digital and ability to harness it for outstanding creative.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing, disease state and product science; legal restrictions and competitive markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision and strategy for a group of brands.
• Oversee the creative team and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Creative, Account, Technology).
• Drive excellence and innovation in creative delivery across multimedia formats.
• Set high work standards and guide teams to deliver compelling, client-focused campaigns.

Skills

Oncology experience

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Creative strategy

Advertising leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education

Job description

VP, Group Creative Director- Copy (Pharma Ad Agency Experience Required)

• Full-time
• Department: Marketing Agency
• Job Family: Creative
• Compensation: USD 201,880 - USD 270,000 - yearly

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 InnovateI am bold and creative in everything I do.

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, itrepresentsthe low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of theU.S.Compensation will bedeterminedbased on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). This role is eligible for hire in select U.S. locations based on business and operational considerations. For a full list of locations, visit eversana.com/careers .More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers . EVERSANA reserves the right tomodifythis base salary rangeand benefitsat any time.

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] .