Creative Director

About Avalere Health

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

At Avalere Health, we are powered by a single, unifying mission to make EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. Our three capabilities – Advisory, Medical, and Marketing – move as one, seamlessly collaborating to ensure every patient is identified, supported, treated, and cared for, equally.

Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.

Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.

Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race / Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity.We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.

We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.

We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.

About the role

As a Creative Director, you’re both a visionary and a leader who can see the big picture, transform briefs into standout concepts, steer ideas from spark to fully realized campaigns, and set the standard for creative craft. You bring a deep understanding and experience in oncology, gynecolTogic oncology, women’s health, and other pharmaceutical therapeutic areas, pairing scientific accuracy with emotional impact.

You read the pulse of evolving advertising trends and know how to adapt them to regulated markets without losing creative edge. You lead with strategy, communicate with clarity, and build strong relationships across disciplines. You mentor with purpose, nurturing skills and confidence in your teams, and you thrive on being part of new business pitches and award-worthy work.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships as a strategic thinker, problem solver, and creative driver
• Thoroughly understand the science and market dynamics of all assigned products
• Clearly and confidently communicate product knowledge to clients and internal teams
• Provide detailed direction for creative solutions as needed
• Facilitate input sessions and creative meetings as required
• Attend and actively contribute to all strategic planning meetings
• Staff teams as needed, including interviewing and selecting candidates
• Help develop campaigns, push creative boundaries, and write effective marketing copy as needed
• Conduct, attend, and / or monitor performance reviews for all team members to encourage, motivate, and improve performance, ensuring consistency with agency standards
• Oversee and ensure efficient workflow across accounts
• Review all creative work to ensure it is on strategy and evaluate concepts before client presentation
• Participate in new business pitches and contribute to annual creative award submissions
• Efficiently manage and work within deadlines
• Manage challenging situations both internally and with the client
• Build relationships within the group and command respect of direct reports and be able to effectively oversee their responsibilities
• Provide effective direction to creative groups
• Monitor client perceptions of the creative product, and develop any necessary action steps required to ensure comfort levels
• Manage crisis situations and remain focused
• Recommend effective solutions to resolve any crisis situation

About you

$170,000 - $185,000 a yearWe are committed to offering a competitive and fair salary that reflects your location, qualifications and the experience you will bring to our team. Salary ranges posted are dependent upon experience.

What we can offer

You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year.We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.

Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.

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