21GRAMS- Associate Creative Director, Art

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$160K/yr – $180K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 23 hrs ago

Job Summary

Lead and own end-to-end creative leadership for healthcare campaigns, guiding strategy, execution, and client relationships while mentoring teams and driving high-quality work under deadlines.

  • Own creative direction and cross-channel campaigns from concept to delivery
  • Mentor teams and manage client relationships across healthcare programs
  • Collaborate with senior creatives to produce strategically focused campaigns

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Can structure a complete narrative and be able to write in different voices to suit client and audience
  • Work with ACD, Copy to produce standout and strategically focused campaigns and experiences
  • Identify and interview prospective creative candidates
  • Manage teams, creative output and client relationships
  • Concepts, campaign execution that are in line with client strategy
  • Oversee day to day deliverables for team under tight deadlines while delivering best in class work to market.
  • Mentor teams both internally and externally
  • Manage awards submissions and case studies for brand
  • Participate in high level projects and new business pitches.

Requirements

  • Healthcare marketing writing experience for consumer/patient and HCP audiences
  • 5-7+ years of health care/pharma experience in an agency environment
  • BA degree (Advertising, Communications, Fine Arts, or related field preferred)
  • A comprehensive creative portfolio, demonstrating strong conceptual capabilities and ability to produce work in high-science pharma categories.

Benefits

  • In addition to base salary, Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefits package and a variety of programs designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and success.
  • Real Chemistry reserves the right to update compensation and benefits programs at any time.
  • Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here .
  • We’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region.
  • Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future.
  • Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com .
  • At Real Chemistry, we believe we're at our best when we're connected. Our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in-person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible.
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Real Chemistry

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Real Chemistry drives the commercial success of healthcare companies by creating AI-powered, idea-driven healthcare experiences with the customer at the center. Over 2,000 experts from a wide range of disciplines collaborate without barriers under a single, unified mission: to transform what healthcare is to what it should be.

Founded in 2001
New York, New York, USA
2.5K employees (648 in marketing)
44% recommend to a friend
44% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$160K/yr – $180K/yr

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Creative median pay in the United States

$109K/yr

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21GRAMS- Associate Creative Director, Art

Real Chemistry · Chicago, IL · Hybrid