EVERSANA Company is hiring: VP, Group Creative Director (Art) in Chicago

EVERSANA INTOUCH is a leading full-service, global healthcare agency serving the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients. We combine the power of world-class creative and digital teams with deep market access, payer, and healthcare communications expertise to provide innovative solutions to life science companies that want to connect with consumers, healthcare professionals, and payers. Our eight affiliates within the EVERSANA INTOUCH Network include EVERSANA INTOUCH Solutions, EVERSANA INTOUCH Proto, EVERSANA INTOUCH Seven, EVERSANA INTOUCH Oxygen, EVERSANA INTOUCH Engage, EVERSANA INTOUCH B2D, EVERSANA INTOUCH Media, and EVERSANA INTOUCH International. Job Description WHAT DOES A VP, GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR DO? The VP, Group Creative Director (GCD) is an established Creative leader in the industry who actively drives creative in their group, inspiring and managing a team of Creative professionals across multiple brands, audiences and therapeutic categories, approximately $20MM+ in revenue. This role requires a proven, trusted leader with an ability to advance strategic, high-concept, creative campaigns and deliverables in every medium, elevating the work at every turn. As VP, Group Creative Director, you will be responsible for Creative output and business fundamentals of your group. This includes: Helping to create and/or review creative briefs, ensuring they provide a strong blueprint for on-strategy, brand-building, award-winning creative. Strong written and verbal communication skills, expertly able to present compelling, original creative ideas confidently and clearly, supported by strategic rationale and insight. Collaborating closely with Strategy, AM and PM to manage and understand client needs and further brand objectives. Creating opportunities where none exist, ideating on “what if” work, taking into consideration brand KSIs, disease awareness days, advocacy groups, etc. Ensuring your team is tracking with billability goals and that team members raise their hands/are redeployed during lulls in work. Leading Creative teams to new business wins, working with BD leads and collaborating cross-functionally to tell a cohesive, strategically sound, compelling story with best-in-class creative. Fostering a motivated, satisfied team, creating a strong, healthy culture where people feel supported and challenged by the work they are doing. Mentoring reports and ensuring that there’s a pyramid of mentorship so that every team member is learning and growing. Qualifications WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 12+ years of experience. A proven ability to produce strategic, business-building, brand-building, award-winning creative. A proven ability to build and maintain client relationships. A wide range of industry experience, including launches, label updates, etc. Experience in HCP and DTC, DAOR and AOR with an emphasis on AOR expertise and experience. Department Specific Skills : Acting as a creative and strategic leader. Displaying strong presentation skills and the ability to persuade clients. Ensuring creative excellence, proactively anticipating, and overcoming obstacles. Reviewing briefs to ensure they have a clear, distinct + succinct story and insight. Actively managing work, including knowing the projects in the group and reviewing creative product to ensure the highest quality work. Demonstrating strong business acumen including adherence to timesheet protocol across the group. Additional Information OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS: Patient Minded: I act with the patient’s best interest in mind. Client Delight: I own every client experience and its impact on results. Take Action: I am empowered and empower others to act now. Grow Talent: I own my development and invest in the development of others. Win Together: I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results. Communication Matters: I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue. Embrace Diversity: I create an environment of awareness and respect. Always Innovate: I am bold and creative in everything I do. #J-18808-Ljbffr