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Executive Creative Director

Philadelphia, PA

About JPA Health

JPA Health is a fully integrated marketing, communications and medical communications agency for clients ranging from emerging biotech to established pharmaceutical companies and public health organizations. We work exclusively within the health sector. We share our clients’ commitment to making people healthier. In fact, some might say we are obsessed with improving and protecting lives. Check out our sizzle reel!

The Role

JPA Health is actively seeking an Executive Creative Director (ECD) to inspire our clients and teams with the potential of bold, big ideas that transform our world; deliver irresistibly engaging creative campaigns; spark dramatic behavior change across a variety of audiences, including HCPs and patients; and deliver business results that are impossible to ignore – all in service of our mission to help people live healthier lives. 

As a visionary creative leader, you will set the overall creative direction for one of the most exciting global healthcare agencies in the market. You will be a senior leader in a team that brings together sophisticated data analytics, deep audience understanding, omnichannel engagement strategies and powerhouse creative to deliver transformational results to our clients – and growth for the agency and its employees. 

At JPA Health, you’ll have the opportunity to win and work on some of the most exciting and innovative healthcare brands today, across our dynamic and growing portfolio of top pharmaceutical companies, health technology changemakers, purpose-driven non-profit organizations, and life-saving government initiatives. 

This position is a full-time, hybrid role based in New York, Boston or Philadelphia. Our hybrid model brings teams together in a JPA office two days per week.  

The Responsibilities

Creative Leadership & Vision 

  • Serve as JPA Health’s leading advocate for the power of big ideas to change hearts, minds, behavior – and fundamentally transform how we see our world. 
  • Define and execute the creative vision for the agency and our clients, ensuring alignment with client goals and agency growth objectives  
  • Deliver irresistibly engaging creative campaigns that make our clients and competitors take notice. 
  • Push creative boundaries, staying ahead of – or even establishing new – industry trends. 
  • Inspire, mentor, and lead a full-service, multidisciplinary creative department that cares deeply about its work and each other. 
  • Uphold brand standards and ensure creative consistency for all client projects, championing creative excellence across everything we do. 

Communication & Collaboration 

  • Provide hands-on direction in concept development, design, and art execution. 
  • Support collaboration across analytics, strategy, omnichannel engagement and account teams. 
  • Demonstrate aptitude for applying sophisticated data analytics, deep audience understanding and omnichannel engagement strategies to deliver transformational creative thinking. 
  • Embrace a dynamic and growing client portfolio, including top pharmaceutical and health technology companies, purpose-driven non-profit organizations, and life-saving government initiatives. 
  • Partner with account teams and clients to understand strategic objectives and ensure creative solutions exceed their expectations. 
  • Present creative concepts, striking the ideal balance between bold ideas and practical execution. 
  • Collaborate with agency operations to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and represent the highest quality. 
  • Nurture a strong network of creative talent. 

Category Expertise 

  • Oversee creation of integrated pharmaceutical marketing campaigns, including digital, print, video, and experiential. 
  • Ensure all creative work adheres to regulatory guidelines and industry standards for pharmaceutical advertising. 
  • Lead creative efforts for HCP (healthcare professional), patient and caregiver audiences across multiple channels. 

About You

Our ideal candidate must have:

  • Minimum of 15 years in a senior creative role, with at least 5 years in a leadership position at a digital pharmaceutical marketing or advertising agency. 
  • Strong expertise in art direction and visual design, with a robust portfolio showcasing pharmaceutical and life sciences work. 
  • Deep understanding of FDA, FTC, DTP, and HCP advertising regulations and compliance requirements. 
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills. 
  • Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with motion graphics and video production tools. 
  • Ability to balance creativity with strategic thinking and business objectives. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Demonstrated success in managing and mentoring creative teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture. 
  • Strong presentation and client-facing skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts clearly to diverse audiences. 

What Makes Us Different

JPA Health offers you the opportunity to work with purpose as you achieve extraordinary results for our clients. You will elevate your career in an environment that thrives at the intersection of wellness, connection, and compassion. Our mission to help people live healthier lives begins with you.

Our approach prioritizes compassion to ensure you and your family flourish. We promote flexibility with adaptable work arrangements for a balanced personal and professional life. Our Collaboration Days are designed to strengthen relationships and enhance well-being. Respect, inclusion, camaraderie, and connection – this is the heart of our agency’s ethos. We elevate each other. We work collaboratively. And we push ourselves to think bigger.

In addition, JPA Health offers:

  • Paid time off when you need it most: 20+ days PTO, 10 holidays, Sabbatical, bereavement & compassion leave, parental leave, civic duty, volunteer time and year-end office closure.
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, internal webinars through JPA’s Elevate Institute, tuition reimbursement, paid professional development, and paid learning and development time.
  • An impressive and comprehensive benefits package that supports you and your family’s physical, mental and financial well-being.
  • Competitive pay and opportunities to advance. The anticipated starting pay for this role is between $225,000 - $275,000 annually, based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, qualifications, and location. You may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses. We review compensation annually and evaluate readiness for promotions every quarter.

 

At JPA Health, we are committed to fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our team, and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and heard. We are dedicated to promoting equity in all aspects of our work, ensuring that all employees have equal access to opportunities and resources. We are inclusive, welcoming individuals of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, national origins, disabilities, and ages. Our commitment to DEI extends beyond our organization, influencing the work we do and the partnerships we build. We believe that by embracing DEI, we can drive innovation, enhance our services, and contribute to a healthier society.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position with JPA Health, please contact us for assistance at Recruiting@jpa.com.   

 

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