Creative Director, Copy (pharma agency exp req)

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.  

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Creative Director to lead our creative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creative direction, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for innovation. As a Creative Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of creative concepts that align with brand vision and marketing objectives. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams.  These results are achieved by:  

• Think and execute. Exceptional conceptual abilities and creative direction talent within a multimedia landscape.    
• Passionate about creating work that matters.   
• Be curious. Must have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge — of the problem, the possible solutions and our target — in order to discover the big ideas that matter.   
• Inspire. Not only must you know the trends and innovations in healthcare marketing, but you need to set the stage for the next wave.   
• Push the envelope. Leverage industry knowledge and creative chops to push past the expected option into compelling work that drives behavior.   
• Be a leader and collaborator. Manage the team through experience, empowerment and autonomy to foster great work and growth. Bring laughs. Leave ego.   
• Present to persuade. 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 can anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks throughout any stage of the creative process. No time? No problem!   
• Hungry for more. You’re a part of the inner circle and responsible for the health of your creative team. That means finding more ways to feed and grow clients’ brands — and our business. Easy as pie, right?   
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias. 
• All other duties as assigned  

PEOPLE LEADER 

People leaders must possess both the skills to effectively accomplish these tasks and the emotional intelligence to do so in alignment with our cultural values.  In addition to the critical management and leadership tasks listed above, this role also includes the following unique responsibilities:  

• Responsible for and oversee their respective department. 
• Interview, select and supervise the activities of the department staff; communicate interpret and discuss with team the company policies and procedures. 
• Determine job objectives, work methods and performance standards; review performance relative to departmental objectives discussion appraisal with each employee and performance; authorize and communicate salary changes, promotions, transfers, discipline, and discharge and administer all other personnel actions.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.  

• 12+ years of digital, TV, print, traditional and trade marketing experience   
• 7+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical marketing, with drug launch know-how highly valued   
• 5+ years of managing teams of around 3-8 people
• Experience in both HCP and DTC advertising
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing and all that it entails: disease state and product science, therapeutic industry standards, legal restrictions and competitive markets   
• Knowledge and background in working with therapeutic clients    
• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent in education + experience)    
• Book of strategic and beautiful work   
• Management and supervisory skill set; sense of humor   
• An understanding of both the creative 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.

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $139,000 to $206,000 and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S.  The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position.  Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living).  EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range at any time.

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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 [email protected].

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