Creative Director

Blue Matter

. Lead, inspire, and mentor the creative team across digital and print deliverables for pharmaceutical clients .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading creative strategy and execution across various channels, with a strong focus on brand development and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry. Proven ability to mentor teams, manage client relationships, and support business growth through innovative creative solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative Strategy LeadershipAdobe Creative Suite ProficiencyPharmaceutical Marketing FamiliarityClient Relationship ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Creative Concept DevelopmentVisual Design SkillsBrand Strategy UnderstandingMultichannel ExecutionMarket Access Knowledge

Soft Skills

MentoringConstructive FeedbackCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

FigmaPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

MLRISIFair BalanceOncologyRare Disease

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, inspire, and mentor the creative team across digital and print deliverables for pharmaceutical clients
Collaborate with Agency leadership to define and execute the agency’s long-term creative vision, personality, and identity
Own the agency’s evolving creative vision and standards
Develop creative concepts, produce and review design work, and provide strategic, visual, and verbal direction
Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide feedback on in-progress work
Serve as creative lead for specific client accounts and maintain client relationships
Align creative work with brand and business objectives and support regulatory requirements such as MLR, ISI, and fair balance
Champion creative excellence while balancing originality, impact, and compliance
Work with operations, project, and account teams to manage resourcing, capacity, timelines, and budgets
Support business development through pitch decks and presentations of creative thinking
Help grow client relationships and shape new service offerings
Vet new hires and identify emerging capability needs as the agency scales

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated ability to lead creative strategy, ideation, and execution across digital, print, presentations, banners, social, and other channels
Prior experience working in the market access space is crucial
Background in oncology, rare disease, or other specialty pharma spaces is a plus
Hands-on proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, PowerPoint, and other relevant tools
Exceptional visual design skills
Ability to give clear, constructive feedback to creative teams
Strong track record of mentoring creative teams and fostering professional growth
Skilled in building relationships with clients, internal teams, and external partners
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
Experience supporting new business pitches and presenting and selling creative ideas to clients
Experience contributing to the growth of an agency or business unit
Comfortable shifting between high-level thinking and hands-on design
Familiarity with pharmaceutical marketing and regulatory constraints, including MLR, ISI, fair balance, and referencing
Strong understanding of brand strategy and its role in creative execution
8+ years of experience in creative roles, including at least 3 years in a senior or leadership capacity
Prior agency and pharma experience strongly preferred
Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking, brand development, and multichannel execution
Experience building or leading teams in a startup or growing small agency environment
Experience managing freelancers or vendors
Familiarity with the market access space, including key access trends and terminology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous incentive compensation structure
401k with generous employer match, immediate vesting, and financial planning resources
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage options effective day 1 of employment
Flexible spending account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance, plus additional voluntary options
Paid parental leave for all new parents
Health & Wellness Benefit, including gym memberships and $1000 annual reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, floating and company holidays
Flexible work arrangements, including fully remote work
Biannual performance reviews and a dedicated Career Coach
Blue Matter Academy learning programs
Volunteer activities, social events, and regular company gatherings