Creative Director - Pharmaceutical & Wellness

About the role

Princeton10 is looking for a Creative Director to lead the development and delivery of creative work across art and copy for a portfolio of pharmaceutical and wellness clients. The role sets the creative vision so that ideas are strategically grounded, creatively distinctive and effective in a highly regulated environment, and reports to an executive creative leader. It is open to remote candidates in the United States, with a preference for those in the Eastern time zone.

Key responsibilities

• Set and uphold the creative vision, standards and ways of working across art and copy.
• Lead integrated creative strategy and execution across brands, audiences, channels and complex client assignments.
• Guide Associate Creative Directors and other creative leaders, giving them clear direction, coaching and decision-making authority.
• Create an environment where art and copy work together as an integrated partnership.
• Serve as the senior creative voice in client discussions, brand planning, concept presentations and executive meetings.
• Build trusted relationships with senior clients by linking creative recommendations to brand strategy, audience needs and business objectives.
• Resolve complex challenges involving strategy, craft, client feedback, regulatory requirements, timelines, staffing and resources.
• Maintain accountability for the quality, strategic alignment, accuracy and regulatory viability of creative work.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders on briefs, brand plans and communication strategies.
• Develop the leadership pipeline through coaching, performance management and succession planning.
• Monitor the performance and health of the creative function and stay ahead of trends in healthcare, culture, technology, media and creativity.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, communications, marketing, design, life sciences or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 16 years of creative experience, including significant experience in a pharmaceutical or healthcare agency.
• At least five years of progressive leadership experience, including multidisciplinary teams and other people leaders.
• A strong foundation in either art or copy, with the ability to evaluate, direct and elevate both.
• Portfolio showing strategically grounded concepts, integrated campaigns and high-quality work across channels and audiences.
• Proven experience leading complex client relationships, brand planning and creative work across multiple brands.

Required skills

• Business judgment on scope, budgets, staffing, utilization, profitability and agency growth.
• Communication, presentation, influence and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to balance ambitious creative thinking with strategic, regulatory, operational and commercial realities.