GSD&M is hiring: Creative Director/Writer (PHARMA) in Austin

At GSD&M, we're on a mission to build First & Only brands, meaning the first to do it and the only ones who can. We're able to do this because we set a high bar for ourselves and our work. We care about what we put out in the world. We're humans who like other humans. Our ideas make a difference. Shift culture. Create a smile. Inspire change. Initiate belly laughs. Deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We get better. We do it all over again. Because that's what it takes to build and be First & Only.

What You Do:
- Understand both the details and the big picture of a client's business in order to help develop and execute a vision for the creative work
- Lead and manage campaigns across all platforms (TV, print, digital, social, etc.) from concepting to production
- Inspire and lead your team of creatives, helping them grow their skills and make the work better every step of the way
- Sell clients award-worthy work that meets both their goals and our creative standards
- Ensure that everything we put into the world is a strong as it can be
- Find opportunities to make great work that clients don't even know they need
- Dig in to concept and create work whenever needed
- Set an example for collaboration, leadership and creative excellence
- Help your teams turn feedback into even better work
- Manage and prioritize your teams' projects and deadlines so that no one drops the ball on anything
- Own and grow client relationships, including with executives

What You Have:

*Must have pharmaceutical copy experience*

*Position will not require HCP messaging, but candidate needs to be proficient in messaging to patients*

*Must have a deep understanding of the MLR process as this candidate will be helping stand up a healthcare practice within the agency*

- 8+ years of advertising experience and the skills to match
- Portfolio website with examples of produced work, including integrated campaigns
- Impressive command of your craft (art direction or copywriting)
- Exceptional presentation skills and experience successfully selling strong ideas to clients
- The ability to think on your feet and come up with solutions in response to client feedback
- Strong supervisory experience within a creative department
- Ability to lead new business pitches
- Responsible, humble leadership skills
- Razor sharp written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, self motivated, and dependable work ethic
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Passion for advertising and staying up to date on the latest greatest work
- Knowledge of social media platforms and trends
- Enough cultural fluency to make work that connects with a diverse range of people and an eagerness to learn more