Art Director – Pharma Advertising (DTC/ HCP)

Summary:

I’m excited to be a partnered with my client, an independently owned network of companies based in West Chester, PA, on their search to add a seasoned and enthusiastic creative to their ever-growing team! As a business, the team specializes in both the HCP + Consumer spaces working across a variety of high-science disease states for their robust client roster. After a very successful 2023 (so far) the team is excited to bring on a Art Director to join in on the fun!

As Art Director, you will be responsible for playing a vital role in partnering with internal teams and clients to design and execute innovative healthcare and pharmaceutical initiatives. Their unique ability to translate abstract concepts into dynamic, on-brand designs is instrumental in achieving desired behavior change and measurable outcomes. This role involves close collaboration with copywriters and other designers, making it central to My Client’s success in delivering scientifically and clinically sound creative solutions. If you’re ready to contribute to something remarkable – Apply below!

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Cultivate an intimate understanding of client brands, messages, and creative visions to craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences, including patients and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate seamlessly with internal departments, including creative, accounts, project management, medical, and editorial teams.
• Deepen your grasp of therapeutic areas and target audiences related to the products you oversee.
• Conceive and nurture innovative brand experiences while maintaining brand consistency across all marketing materials.
• Assist in the development of the Strategic Alignment Brief, ensuring project alignment with overarching strategies.
• Create and uphold brand style guidelines, enforcing compliance across internal and external partners.
• Manage external vendors, from printers to writers, to ensure quality deliverables within timelines and budgets.
• Design solutions that surpass expectations and collaborate closely with copywriters to refine concepts.
• Review project materials, providing feedback as necessary, and deliver final project sign-off.
• Present work confidently, providing design rationale and defending your creative choices in reviews and meetings.
• Engage with clients, relay feedback to internal teams, and ensure project adherence to timelines, scopes, and budgets.
• Act as the focal point for all agency projects, upholding quality standards.
• Stay updated on advertising, branding, design, and digital trends, remaining at the forefront of industry developments.

Competencies

• Diplomacy, negotiation, and people management skills.
• Effective presentation, persuasion, and problem-solving abilities.
• Abstract thinking, innovation, and creative design skills.
• Strong communication, project management, and attention to detail.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Skills Required:

• 4+ years’ of healthcare/pharmaceutical advertising marketing experience
• Preferred degree in Visual Communication, Graphic Arts, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of studio design experience, preferably in medical communications.
• Agency experience in pharmaceutical accounts is advantageous.
• Familiarity with agency workflow processes is a plus.

Contact:

Please contact Kristyn Coldewey on +1 646-810-6069 or email [email protected] if you would like to learn more about this opportunity.

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