VP Creative Director

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company match 401k
• Flexible paid time off PTO
• Sick time

Location and compensation: This hybrid role is based in Santa Monica, CA, with some remote options. Salary is USD 200,000 - 210,000 per year. Education requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative direction and uphold brand-wide excellence across the portfolio.
• Showcase and advocate innovative work, pitching ideas to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Collaborate with clients to craft compelling creative strategies and outcomes.
• Guide and develop a cross-disciplinary creative team, ensuring on-time delivery and growth.
• Manage the financial aspects of client engagements, from contracts through billing.
• Contribute to new business efforts to help expand agency growth.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual capabilities.
• 10+ years in pharma advertising, including at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Launch experience is required.
• A deep understanding of client business with a passion for delivering best-in-class creative solutions.
• Expertise in current communication technologies and media channels, with emphasis on digital strategy.
• Proven success in strategic concepting and a track record of contributing to business development.
• Excellent mentoring, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• UX design training or experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.