VP, Head Of Global Design

Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isn't just a job for us. We got into this field for different reasons, but we all stay for the same reason - to uncover insights, make meaningful connections, infuse creativity, and improve the patient experience by transforming healthcare through AI and ideas.

Real Chemistry creates the world around modern therapies with over 2,000 talented professionals, and for the last 20+ years has, carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, data & AI, and the people at the heart of it all. We work with the top 30 pharma and biotech companies and are built for uncommon collaboration-we believe we are best together, bring together 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. This one-of-a-kind model allows us to work in a way that better reflects how people experience healthcare-all with the intent to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. But we can't do it alone - you in?

Real Chemistry is looking for a VP, Head of Global Design to join our growing team!

We are looking for a visionary VP, Head of Design to lead the visual and experiential design direction of our business development and marketing efforts. This role sits at the intersection of branding, storytelling, creative strategy and pitch execution, playing a critical role in how we show up and win in competitive healthcare opportunities.

The VP, Head of Design will be responsible for the design leadership of all new business and marketing deliverables - from RFP responses and pitch presentations to immersive experiences and branded materials - ensuring our agency is always presented as bold, modern and strategically differentiated.

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices-including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco-or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

What you'll do:

• Lead the visual identity and creative expression of the agency's new business efforts.
• Translate strategy and messaging into compelling visual narratives that enhance the impact of pitches and proposals
• Conceptualize, design, and deliver exceptional visual identities and creative assets that effectively communicate brand stories.
• Utilize cutting-edge design techniques and emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance creative workflows and elevate design standards.
• Lead the creation and development of powerful branding initiatives, engaging digital designs, and visually impactful presentations.
• Mentor, inspire, and nurture a collaborative and innovative design team, fostering creative excellence and professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, strategy, and business development teams to ensure all design outputs align seamlessly with business objectives and brand guidelines.
• Guide the aesthetic and storytelling flow of presentations, ensuring clarity, sophistication and alignment with brand voice and client expectations.
• Manage the end-to-end creative design process, ensuring high-quality outcomes from concept through final execution.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, new technologies and tools, and design best practices, applying insights to continually refine and improve creative outcomes.
• Act as a creative partner and problem solver across fast paced, high-stakes projects.

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

• Our Company values - Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an "I" - really speak to you.
• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We're always evolving.
• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What you should have:

• 10+ years of proven leadership experience as a senior-level design professional within media, advertising, or marketing sectors and a track record in supporting new business activities.
• Strong conceptual, strategic, and innovative design thinking, with a record of delivering outstanding visual solutions across various media platforms.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects), PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, and Canva.
• A robust portfolio showcasing exceptional branding, visual identity design, digital assets, and experiential design projects.
• Deep understanding of visual storytelling, design principles, and agency dynamics as part of a business process.
• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities, capable of articulating compelling design concepts and inspiring high-performing creative teams and bringing together winning pitch teams.
• Passionate about pushing visual design boundaries to create memorable and impactful brand communications.
• Preferred but not required: Experience working in a leadership role at agencies with life science exposure.

Pay Range: $225,000 - $315,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.  Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range 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.

Working with Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have office locations in cities in the US, UK, and Europe with many employees and clients that serve as hubs where and when they need us. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are also actively opening new office locations, so if one opens near you, our Real HART policy will apply. We are not looking for attendance for the sake of attendance but believe that the opportunity to coordinate in-office team meetings, 1:1 meetings with managers, taking advantage of on-site learning, and connecting with client partners is a critical to delivering on our purpose of making healthcare what it should be. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together - and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person - but also supports flexibility for our people.

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including options for medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401k match, and flexible PTO. Other perks include student loan debt contributions, mental wellness coaching and support, and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Additional benefits for those just starting or continuing with their family building journey include access to enhanced fertility support, Bright Horizons family support programs, as well as expanded paid leave for new parents including personalized coaching support through Your 4th Trimester . Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.

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