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Vice President, Creative Director - Copy

Digitas, New York, NY, USA

Pay: $159,695-$255,645/yr

Job type: Full Time


Vice President, Creative Director (Copy)

For decades, Saatchi & Saatchi Health has provided consumer and professional marketing, strategic consulting, and medical education to pharmaceutical and wellness brands. Our mission is to inspire a healthier, happier, well-er world through award-winning work. If you google us (which you may have done already), you'll see that spreading wellness is literally our mission. We don't just talk about making your well-being the most important thing, we mean it. Having a flexible hybrid-work policy, plentiful time off, and colleagues who want you to do well are all part of the gig. Oh, and of course the opportunity to work on some of the good-vibiest campaigns on the planet with very caring, very resourceful people. So, if you're a rockstar writer, aspiring strategist, jill—or jack—of all trades, or just an all-around nice person, let's chat.
Overview

As a Vice President, Creative Director (Copy), here's what we expect from you: You are confident and capable of juggling several balls on a regular basis. You are the mentor, manager and motivator of a creative group. You effectively win pitches and gain client confidence as a leader who can be relied upon to manage large-scale, cross channel deliverables. Above all else, you and your team understand that achieving results in improving the creative product is the most important measure of success for Saatchi & Saatchi Health. You continually review and optimize results for every piece of creative work your team produces. This role as a Vice President, Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi Health requires experience that includes a copywriting background. You should have at least ten or more years of experience in an advertising or interactive agency, leading the creative for digital, social, print and interactive campaign work. Large, integrated cross channel campaigns and promotional experience are a must. You must also have solid management experience and come in ready to lead and develop a seasoned creative team.
Responsibilities

Champion creative quality
Champion a new future of digital experiences for our client and very importantly, the agency
Inspire and sell trend-setting, next level, pioneering creative work
Reports to SVP, Creative Director or department leadership equivalent
Lead, teach, mentor members of the creative department
Manage client relationships
Lead new business efforts
Stay current on industry trends and creative trends
Ensure creative is executed within agreed strategy, deadlines, and budget
Lead client meetings for presenting creative concepts
Qualifications

Copywriting background with strong, award-winning portfolio that showcases memorable creative across media with emphasis on digital experiences
10+ years at agency environments, inclusive of pharmaceutical and/or health & wellness focused shops
DTC and HCP campaign experience with strong level of comfort in and affinity for HCP-focused work
Experience managing large creative teams
Excellent presentation skills
Guiding the development of our future creative stars that will be reporting to you
Demonstrate digital creative success on wide range of client and personal work
No ego. Collaborates easily and often. Displays good judgement, maturity, and enthusiasm
Flexible and adaptive to meet changing needs or direction
Experience and Brand Strategy
Proven experience writing medical marketing for both HCP and Consumer across wide-range of media and tactics
Intense attention to detail and ensuring copy accuracy and adherence to label
Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: $159,695.00 - $255,645.00 annually.