VP, Group Creative Director (ART)- Pharma agency exp required

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 (ART) DO?

• Think AND execute. Exceptional conceptual abilities and art direction talent within a multimedia landscape. Make smart look pretty.   
• Be curious. Must have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge — of the problem, the possible solutions and our target — in order to sculpt the big ideas that 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 safe option into compelling, uncharted territories. Push it real good.   
• Be a leader and team player. Ability to guide creative and collaborate as part of a larger team in an ever-changing environment. Bring laughs. Leave ego.   
• 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 can anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks throughout any stage of the creative process. No time? No problem!   
• Stay hungry. You’re a 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, team happiness and client relations is key.    
• Model the work. Bring innovative ideas and approaches to your teams, and represent 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 workload for each individual is critical to sustaining high standards of quality work and a healthy work-life balance. Keep a clear pulse on the team, and make 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 experience required   
• 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   
• Must have AOR/conceptual experience
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing and all that it entails: disease state and product science, therapeutic industry standards, legal restrictions and competitive markets   
• 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  

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 hold myself accountable.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

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.

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $196,000 to $270,000 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). More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers. EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits 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.

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