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Manager, Creative Services

Mettawa, IL, usFull-time2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10

Core

Leading creative teams to plan, design, and execute marketing tactics and programs for pharmaceutical accounts, including product launches, sales collateral, and direct-to-patient communications.

Role type

Senior IC creative manager (pharmaceutical marketing)

Builds

Marketing materials, sales collateral, web/multimedia, and videos for professional and direct-to-patient communications

Domain

Pharmaceutical industry + creative marketing

Required skills

Creative team leadership, creative workflow management, budget management, creative brief development, brand strategy alignment, Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, digital media expertise, high-volume project management, client negotiation, career development of staff

Preferred skills

Experience managing freelance talent, understanding of pharmaceutical regulations and standards, ability to present complex information, confidence in front of groups

Technologies

Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office for Mac

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day creative workflow including timelines and budgets; Lead by example and evaluate concepts creatively to ensure alignment with briefs; Translate marketing objectives into business-building creative ideas; Ensure visual and verbal communications meet brand standards; Negotiate with teams and clients to amend ideas; Meet with Senior Manager to discuss project evolution; Manage and cultivate career development of creative staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC