Creative Lead (Marketing)

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AccountabilitiesGrow awareness of BioLife and of plasma donation overall and create advocacy, inspiring plasma donation evangelismPartner across the marketing team to establish and drive the creative vision of BioLifeManage creative projects, timelines, and budgets effectively, ensuring timely delivery of assets within allocated resourcesInspire creative executioners from concept to completion, ensuring that work is on brand, on strategy, on schedule, and executed with excellenceMove bold, creative work for a variety of channels, including traditional, digital, and out-of-home, through the system with efficiencyDesign, document, and enforce a best-in-class creative processLead brainstorming sessions and creative workshops to generate innovative ideas and solutions that drive brand awareness, engagement, and loyaltyDimensions and AspectsCreate the vision for campaigns in partnership with performance and channel leaders and collaborate with creative support, largely provided by agency partners, to executeAct as a working leader, generating your own ideas and experiences while inspiring your teams to do the sameMaintain a high level of accuracy, quality, and impact across all creative projectsTranslate marketing objectives into strategically sound ideas and manage the creative process from concept to completionResponsible for managing concepting and executing photoshootsMaintains a well-organized and easily searchable library of on-brand photography and creative assetsIdentify opportunities to leverage existing creative in new ways, achieving campaign goals with efficiencyLead effective presentations that create excitement, persuade stakeholders, and demonstrate how the creative delivers on the strategyStay informed about industry trends, channel and creative best practices, and emerging technologies in design, advertising, and branding to continuously elevate the brand's creative outputFoster a collaborative and supportive work environment within the broader team, encouraging open communication, idea-sharing, and professional development opportunitiesServe as a brand ambassador, advocating for creative excellence and brand integrity across all touchpoints and interactionsEngage in relationships with external creative partners and agencies acting as a key stakeholder in creative decisionsRegularly interface with senior leadership and put them first, listening to understand their obstacles and hunting for solutions that are innovative and freshSupport the design of executive-level BioLife presentations as neededKey Skills, Abilities, and CompetenciesProven ability to collaborate, establish trust and demonstrate a high level of humility, integrity and discretionSignificant experience working with and/or leading cross-functional and global teamsAbility to build strong relationships and interact with all levels within the organization, including top leadershipDemonstrated executive presence and experience managing high-touch relationships and highly sensitive business matters involving strategy and planningStrong organization skills, ability to influence and negotiate competing priorities with successStrong interpersonal skills reflecting cultural awareness and sensitivities, unique ability to manage group/team dynamics, and conflict resolutionPolished communications and presentation skills, including written and oral communication of executive level information and recommendations; global and cross-functional communicationsStrong analytical and decision-making ability, including ability to synthesize complex and diverse inputs to a problem, and recommend solutions/ preferred optionsAble to challenge project assumptions in order to resolve conflicts, optimize schedule, costs and quality and ensure alignment of asset goals and objectivesFluency (spoken and written) in EnglishLiving our leadership behaviors is a basic expectation for Takeda leaders that include:Focusing on few prioritiesInspiring and enabling peopleElevating the capabilities of our organizationDemonstrating strategic enterprise thinkingFairnessIntegrityHonestyPerseverancePutting the Patient at the CenterBuilding Trust with SocietyReinforcing our ReputationDeveloping the BusinessEffective Coaching and Counseling SkillsComplexity and Problem SolvingRoutinely requires high level of problem-solving capability and business acumenAbility to balance competing priorities: quickly and objectively drives the team towards a path which maximizes valueThis role requires the incumbent to rationalize both strategically and tactically, and be able to present clear recommendations and risks to senior leaders and key stakeholdersEducation and Experience RequirementsMinimum of 8-10 years of experience in creative roles within marketing, advertising, or branding agencies, with a focus on creative development and execution; agency experience is preferredProven track record of leading and managing teams to deliver high-quality, on-time, impactful creative workStrong understanding of branding principles, design aesthetics, and creative storytelling techniquesExperience working closely with clients or stakeholders to understand brand objectives, develop creative strategies, and present concepts and solutionsProficiency in graphic design software and creative tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, SketchExperience across various mediums (photography, video production) and channelsDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver integrated marketing campaigns and initiativesExperience working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines and evolving prioritiesKnowledge of digital marketing channels, social media platforms, and emerging trends in design and advertisingStrong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate creative ideas and concepts effectively to diverse audiencesProven ability to manage creative projects from concept to execution, including budget management and resource allocationA passion for creativity, innovation, and continuous learning in the field of marketing and brandingExpert in Microsoft applications (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)Internal and External ContactsJob is accountable to BioLife Head of Marketing. Primary interaction will be with BioLife marketing, operations,  functional heads, and other BioLife team members within headquarters and plasma centersOther Job RequirementsEst. 15% travel (may include global travel) to effectively interact with team members at offsite meeting locations, collection centers, labs and manufacturing facilities.Est. 20% of role may require working during non-traditional hoursBioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location:Bannockburn, ILU.S. Base Salary Range:149,100.00 - 234,300.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.EEO StatementTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.LocationsBannockburn, ILWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeJob ExemptYesSummaryLocation: Bannockburn, ILType: Full time