VP, Creative Director

About Lockwood: Lockwood collaborates with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries to identify effective, holistic, science-based strategies to address their objectives through medical communications. Our clients count on us to challenge their assumptions and help them creatively navigate around obstacles. From strategy through execution, we focus on accuracy, transparency, and scientific value to create programs that are evidence-based, clinically relevant, and contribute to the development of our clients' brands. Over a third of our staff hold advanced scientific or medical degrees, and most work from where they live. Because our flexible structure provides better work-life balance, we attract the best talent, facilitate their best work, and as a result, are more responsive to our clients, wherever and whenever they do business.

Summary: The VP, Creative within Shared Services is responsible for leading the strategy, management, and service innovation of the Lockwood Creative Services team.

Key Responsibilities

Architect innovative, narrative-driven approaches that help us revolutionize medical communications creative

Elevate high-stakes client interactions by masterfully weaving complex scientific data into captivating, educational stories

Spearhead the development of a cutting-edge storytelling framework that breathes life into intricate medical concepts across diverse media platforms

Cultivate a team of creative visionaries who craft emotionally powerful, scientifically precise visual narratives

Orchestrate cross-functional collaborations to ensure our storytelling not only aligns with strategic goals but also maximizes message retention and impact

Pioneer the adoption of emerging narrative techniques in healthcare communication, keeping our company at the forefront of industry trends

Foster synergistic partnerships with account leads, SVP of Shared Services, and internal teams to optimize workflow and maintain exceptional service standards

Lead strategic resource planning and budget management initiatives in collaboration with Shared Services Directors and team leads

Drive organizational growth and innovation as a key member of the senior leadership team, proactively addressing evolving creative needs across all departments

Interpersonal/Leadership Skills

Visionary storyteller who transforms complex medical data into compelling narratives, inspiring teams and clients alike

Strategic leader who optimizes agency processes while fostering a culture of creativity and innovation

Key contributor to senior leadership, shaping agency-wide initiatives and driving growth

Collaborative partner who builds strong relationships across all functional areas, breaking down silos to enhance organizational synergy

Mentorship-focused manager who nurtures talent, develops individualized growth plans, and cultivates a high-performing creative team

Forward-thinking strategist who collaborates with stakeholders to evolve Creative Services, expanding capabilities and delivering cutting-edge outputs in medical communications

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in creative leadership, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and visual design in healthcare or medical communications

Proven ability to shape creative teams around a story-first mindset

Exceptional storytelling skills, able to transform dry scientific data into compelling narratives

Deep understanding of narrative structures and their application in medical/scientific contexts

Excellent communication skills, able to articulate the power of story to high-level clients

Portfolio showcasing innovative storytelling approaches in healthcare communications, demonstrating both creativity and beautiful visual design

This position can be performed remotely in all but the following locations: Colorado, New York City, San Francisco County, CA.

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