Company

healthcare advertising

CreativeDirector

$170–200k New York, New York, United States; Long Island City, New York, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Creative Director. Skills: creative direction, team leadership, client partnership. Lead creative work across assigned agency accounts. Translate briefs into strategic creative direction”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver innovative, strategically grounded creative solutions that exceed client expectations and drive business growth; high impact creative solutions; breakthrough creative work; drive business growth

Industry & Context.

healthcare advertising
Problems you'll solve

Translates briefs into strategic creative direction; Receives client feedback, interprets asks, and directs the team on revisions

Eligibility Requirements

Represents creative on-site during photo shoots, video shoots, VO sessions, and production touchpoints

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

11–14 years of creative experience in healthcare advertising, integrated marketing, or a related field, Demonstrated success leading concept development and delivering breakthrough creative work, Experience managing and developing creative teams at multiple levels, Deep understanding of pharmaceutical and regulatory environments, cross-discipline collaboration skills, Proficiency with design and creative technology tools, including AI

Nice to Have

Specific experience in Gene Therapy/Sickle Cell, Rare Disease, and Multi-Cultural Marketing

What You'll Do.

Lead creative work across assigned agency accounts

Translate briefs into strategic creative direction

Own brand-level messaging architecture and visual identity

Direct multiple workstreams and team members

Ensure creative quality and consistency across touchpoints

Participate in pitch teams for new business

Lead conceptual development for campaigns and pitches

Direct creative team through concepting process

Leverage AI to enhance creative exploration

forward-looking creative ideas

Ensure tactical executions deliver on campaign idea

Create and manage brand guidelines

Mentor and develop ACDs

and junior team members

Shape staffing and resourcing plans

Create a team culture valuing creativity

Ensure equitable distribution of opportunities

Engage with senior creative leadership

Participate in brand planning meetings

Lead creative presentations to clients

Represent creative on-site during production

Receive client feedback and direct revisions

Participate in MLR review

Influence client strategy

Demonstrate fluency in design trends

Track cultural trends and industry shifts

Share trend insights with teams

Advocate for best practices across mediums

Encourage cross-discipline collaboration

Oversee operational readiness for major launches

Partner with account and finance leads

Anticipate resourcing needs

Establish quality assurance standards

Guide teams balancing creative ambition

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partners closely with Client Services, Strategy, Production, and Science & Medicine; Partners with copy, art, strategy, and medical teams; Fosters an inclusive, collaborative environment; Engages with senior creative leadership; Encourages cross-discipline collaboration; Partners with account and finance leads

Communication Scope

presentation skills; ability to communicate creative strategy clearly and persuasively

Process & Methodology

Manage scope, budgets, timelines, and profitability, Anticipate resourcing needs, Balance creative ambition with operational efficiency

Full Job Description

## Description About the role The Creative Director is responsible for leading creative excellence across assigned brands  and accounts. This role partners closely with Client Services, Strategy, Production, and  Science & Medicine to deliver innovative, strategically grounded creative solutions that  exceed client expectations and drive business growth. The Creative Director guides the  creative team in the conception, development, and execution of campaigns that express  brand personality with craft, content integrity, and high production value. This role also  plays a critical part in fostering a team culture built on creativity, bravery, inclusion, and  diversity of thought. ## What you'll do Lead the Business• Leads creative work across assigned agency accounts, guiding the development of branddefining campaigns and multi-channel creative initiatives.• Translates briefs into strategic creative direction that connects brand objectives to highimpact creative solutions.• Owns brand-level messaging architecture and visual identity, ensuring clarity, consistency, and differentiation• Directs multiple workstreams and team members, providing strategic oversight across channels and deliverables.• Participates in staffing decisions, creative planning, and long-term brand resourcing needs• Ensures creative quality and consistency across all touchpoints, reinforcing brand integrity• Actively participates in pitch teams, contributing creative strategy and ideas to support new business efforts. Creative Excellence• Plays a leading role in the conceptual development of client campaigns and agency pitches.• Directs the creative team through the concepting process, reviewing work and providing feedback that distills, sharpens, and elevates ideas.• Leverages AI to enhance creative exploration, streamline tactical work, and spark innovative thinking.• Brings fresh, original, and forward-looking creative ideas rooted in brand strategy and audience insight.• Ensures that tactica

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