Creative Director, Copy

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At Omnicom Health Medical Communications we give science a story to tell . As a global leader in publications, med affairs, regulatory consultation and AOR medical communications, we are boldly defining the journey from molecule to market for Pharmaceutical and biotech clients. Our agency is built on the convergence of highly skilled people with a higher purpose and the nexus of science, and technology innovation. We work with 150+ transformational medicines across pharma, biotech, and healthcare. From early-stage discovery through commercialization, Omnicom Health Medical Communications partners with the medical communications community, across the lifecycle of their asset, and supercharges their science to engage and reach healthcare professionals. We dare to think bigger, and lead with our values of integrity, courage, drive, and collaboration to pursue excellence. If you're ready to take the next step in your creative career, we welcome you to explore the opportunities we offer. The Creative Director position is intended for candidates who have worked in an agency setting, with at least 7 years leading brands, creative teams, and creative project oversight. The ideal candidate is ready to take a more senior role on a brand, overseeing a team of art directors or copywriters in an agency setting. The job requires confidence in owning the creative process, selling ideas to clients, and executing in a manner that exceeds client expectations. A Creative Director will participate in taking on creative leadership in pitches and presentations and actively participate in helping to bring in new and organic business. The role requires strong client-facing skills, is very hands-on and is often busy; time and self-management skills are essential. Creative Directors are expected to work independently and show initiative in being the creative lead on brands and do so by activating key creative resources as needed, both internal and external. They will be expected to primarily lead projects but be prepared to roll up their sleeves and do the work, too. The former should be the norm, though. They should have a strong working relationship with their creative partner, demonstrating the strength of the Copy/Art Creative team, but be prepared to represent them when necessary. They must show a passion and active drive to concept and execute award-winning creative output, demonstrate team leadership, and a strong understanding of the medical communications business. They must be a vital member of brand teams, and partner with clients, account, and scientific team members to elevate projects to a higher creative level. EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE Strong leadership skills across creative and brand teams. Be prepared to share examples of how you've collaborated with clients, sold them on innovative work, and executed projects. Examples of actual client feedback is encouraged A strong portfolio showing award-winning creative work across all media. Quality beats quantity; only show us your best pieces. We want to see how you think and lead; take us through a project from briefing through concepts, execution, and final deliverable. If it won an award, show us why. Demonstrate creativity and presentations skills together. Deep knowledge on several therapeutic areas; be able to describe the strategic imperatives of brands you have worked on, and how the pieces created achieved these imperatives. Lead teams from Art or Copy Supervisors down to junior roles (depending on your area of expertise), helping them grow and leading them through the needs of each challenge Have a professional attitude, and be a strong representative of Omnicom Health in front of clients BA or MA in English, Journalism, Advertising, or equivalent experience Positive thinker and collaborative team member with an ability to work independently Excellent verbal and written communication PERSONAL SKILLS We have high standards. You will be part of a team that loves to engage with each other and with our agency-wide partners. We expect you to be open to direction and to learn from your manager, senior creatives, and from your peers. We want you to learn to love medical communications as much as we do, and a keen interest in science and medicine will go a long way. You must be motivated with a flexible and can

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JOB DESCRIPTION CREATIVE DIRECTOR of copy

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