Associate Creative Director, Art - Pharma Agency

Location: United States (Must be located in and authorized to work in the US). Hybrid/On-site/Remote: Remote (EST)

Responsibilities

• Creative Vision & Concepting: Spearhead breakthrough visual concepts and campaign platforms for major pharmaceutical, health, and wellness brands across digital, print, video, social, and experiential touchpoints.
• Art Direction & Craft Excellence: Elevate the standard of design, typography, photography, and layout across your team, ensuring every visual asset is polished, purposeful, and brand-compliant.
• Scientific Storytelling: Collaborate closely with copywriters and medical strategists to translate dense clinical data, mechanisms of action (MOA), and patient journeys into clear, emotionally resonant visual narratives.
• Digital Prototyping & Design Systems: Utilize advanced Figma workflows to architect digital experiences, landing pages, interactive tools, and design systems that align with modern web and mobile standards.
• Regulatory Fluency: Guide design work smoothly through rigorous Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR/LMR) review processes, balancing bold creative vision with strict pharmaceutical compliance and FDA guidelines.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Partner with creative leadership to manage, inspire, and mentor junior and mid-level art directors and designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Client Presentation: Pitch creative concepts with polish and persuasion, building trusted relationships with internal partners and pharma clients alike.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of art direction and design experience within dedicated pharmaceutical advertising agencies.
• An exceptional portfolio showcasing 360 campaigns spanning both DTC and HCP audiences.
• Strong mastery of Adobe Creative Suite alongside expert, hands-on proficiency in Figma for layout, component building, and digital prototyping.
• Proven experience navigating MLR review cycles and defending creative choices using clinical data and approved labeling.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced agency environment.