Executive Creative Director - Pharma Advertising - New York

We’re partnering with a global, full-service creative and communications agency that’s redefining how brands in pharma, biotech, and consumer health connect with people. Their New York office is growing fast, and they’re seeking an Executive Creative Director to help lead that growth and set the creative bar at global level.

This is a rare opportunity to be the first senior creative hire in a newly launched U.S. team, reporting directly to the Global Chief Creative Officer, and to help shape the creative culture, direction, and legacy of a thriving challenger agency.

The Company

Part of a global creative network, this agency sits at the intersection of health, culture, and creativity. They bring consumer advertising brilliance to the world of healthcare, helping pharma and consumer health brands disrupt conventions, move hearts, and drive behaviour change.

Their U.S. presence is expanding rapidly, having already secured major global accounts with top-tier pharma clients. With a reputation for integrated thinking, scientific depth, and creative bravery, they are the go-to partner for brands that want to do more than just “raise awareness”,  they want to transform behaviour and change lives.

The Role:

As Executive Creative Director, you’ll be responsible for setting the creative vision, mentoring talent, and driving award-worthy work across a mix of global healthcare brands.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire creative teams to produce powerful, insight-driven campaigns across HCP, patient, and consumer audiences

• Partner closely with strategy and account leadership to deliver cohesive, behaviour-changing work that challenges conventions

• Oversee concept development and ensure creative excellence across all deliverables, from film and digital to experiential and omnichannel campaigns

• Help build the creative culture in the growing NY office while collaborating with global teams across the network

• Represent the agency in pitches, helping secure new business and shape long-term client relationships

About You:

• A proven creative leader (CD, GCD, or ECD level) with an exceptional portfolio — ideally including award-winning healthcare or consumer health work

• Experience working with pharma or biotech clients (HCP and/or DTC)

• Confident leading integrated, cross-functional teams and partnering with clients on strategic and creative direction

• Deep understanding of how to balance creativity with scientific accuracy, compliance, and commercial goals

• Energized by building teams and shaping culture in a growing, entrepreneurial environment

• Portfolio that demonstrates storytelling, innovation, and emotional impact

Why Join:

• Join a high-growth global agency backed by a renowned creative network

• Be the foundational creative leader shaping the U.S. business from the ground up

• Work on high-profile global brands in HIV, oncology, medical devices, and more

• Collaborate with world-class creative and strategic leadership

• Enjoy the energy of a close-knit, ambitious New York team with the support of a global infrastructure

If you’re ready to make bold, culture-shaping work that moves the healthcare industry forward — this is your stage.