Group Creative Director

Purplemoon an IQVIA business is a full-service rare disease agency staffed with a rare blend of ridiculously talented people. With a mix of brand & agency leadership we elevate the traditional agency roster with a purpose-built team of problem solvers each with extensive experience.

We also offer a seamless brand experience with an end-to-end approach for our clients. We aim to create a consistent and cohesive brand journey from start to finish and a more efficient experience for our clients.

We are seeking an experienced Group Creative Director to serve as a senior creative leader and strategic partner to the Chief Creative Officer.

In this role youll lead the creative vision and execution across our marketing and training businesses overseeing multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional strategically driven work. Youll mentor creative talent elevate creative standards strengthen client partnerships and help shape a high-performing collaborative culture. This is an opportunity for a creative leader who excels as a visionary coach and business partner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead creative excellence across the agency ensuring consistently exceptional work across marketing training promotional and experiential initiatives
• Inspire multidisciplinary Art and Copy teams to develop strategically grounded breakthrough work
• Establish and uphold agency-wide creative standards guiding concept development storytelling campaign architecture and execution
• Serve as the senior creative reviewer ensuring quality client or leadership deliverables
• Mentor develop and inspire creative talent while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability
• Identify staffing needs and build high-performing creative teams
• Lead client relationships presenting work with strategic clarity confidence and persuasive rationale
• Partner with clients and internal teams to drive innovation growth and long-term success
• Optimize creative operations resource planning and workflow efficiency
• Review creative estimates staffing recommendations and workload allocation to maximize quality efficiency and profitability
• Serve as a strategic partner to the Chief Creative Officer translating vision into execution
• Lead pitch development agency initiatives and new business presentations to drive growth
• Champion emerging technologies AI capabilities and creative trends to elevate agency capabilities and creative offerings

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors degree and/or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• 15 years of agency experience including pharmaceutical or healthcare marketing
• Experience as a Group Creative Director Executive Creative Director Creative Director or similar leadership role
• Proven leader of high-performing multidisciplinary creative teams
• Deep understanding of client brands business objectives market dynamics and business challenges
• Strong portfolio of strategic award-winning creative work
• Expertise in healthcare/pharmaceutical marketing and omnichannel engagement
• Exceptional communication presentation and client leadership skills
• Track record of driving agency growth and new business success
• Strategic thinker with strong execution and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for creating meaningful experiences for patients and healthcare professionals

Please Note: In order to be eligible for this remote role you must reside within the country where the position is posted.

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