Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION //

CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER

What took you so long?! We’ve been waiting for you at Razorfish Health. We are looking for you to bring your authentic self to work every day because we know that it’s not what you do that makes you different; it’s how you do it that makes you truly unique.  And we’re not just saying it, our people think that too—helping us to be named an Ad Age Best Place to Work in 2022.

We’re interested in you—are you interested in us? Keep reading, and let us know.

At Razorfish Health, we are fueling the practice of modern medicine. We have a deep commitment to science, technology, and innovation to help healthcare providers and patients make better connections for better outcomes. Our focus is on future trends and disruptors that will shape how medicine is practiced today, creating a healthier tomorrow.

We support that promise with 250+employees across three physical locations in New York City // Philadelphia // Chicago as well as many remote employees. We want our talent to be comfortable while they are connected, so we have instituted a Connect From Anywhere (CFA) policy. We empower our employees to choose a work environment that is the best fit for them: working remotely, in the office, or a combination of both. We pride ourselves on our medical experts including MDs, PharmDs, and PhDs, that together with our creative team driving scientific storytelling for a range of nimble biotechs as well as for 5 of the top 10 bio pharma companies.

THE ROLE

The Chief Creative Officer is a visionary who will partner with our agency’s medical, strategy and client service leaders to produce creative solutions that grow brands and build business. They will push and transform us and our clients through forward-thinking work that will cement RFH’s status as best in the industry, bar none. This visionary will pave a new future for RFH by bringing together talented, multidisciplinary skills and teams to create fresh work that help HCPs connect with their patients. The ideal candidate is a conceptual thinker, rooted in brand storytelling with the ability and desire to apply that experience across all communication mediums. And as much as they are lauded for their craft and fearlessness, they will also be known for their humility and generosity. They will bring out the best in all who work with them. Their dedication to building culture and their uncompromising creative standards will enable the agency to grow its clients' and RFH’s business. 

DO YOU…

• Believe the adlob is dead?
• Inspire and lead creative teams to new heights that push conventional boundaries?
• Imagine creative teams that go beyond Art and Copy and include data and technology to elevate the science?
• Love the thrill of the chase while pitching for new business?
• Envision a new creative department structure that defies convention leading to new creative offerings and solutions?
• Apply your broad category expertise outside of health to tackle the toughest health challenges
• Take pride in brand stewardship?

If you’ve been nodding your head in agreement, you may be exactly who we are looking for.

ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM

As leader of the Creative department, you’ll be surrounded by the most interesting and innovative minds that pharmaceutical advertising has to offer. From conception to execution and everywhere in between, the team strives to embody RFH’S personality traits: fearless, empathetic, and sharp. In everything we do, we take risks, stay human, and have vision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ELEVATE THE CREATIVITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF OUR WORK, MAKING RAZORFISH HEALTH THE ENVY OF THOSE OTHER AGENCIES

• Create impactful work that drives connections between health care professionals and their patients
• Deliver innovative content, acts, and forward-thinking ideas to help clients navigate the new and ever-changing healthcare landscape
• Apply experience in all channels digital, social, experiential, and beyond
• Orchestrate data-driven omnichannel solutions to solve creative challenges
• Develop modular content that drives personalized communication
• Build high performing diverse teams
• Increase our presence in top award shows

MENTOR, LEAD, AND MOTIVATE THE CREATIVE TEAM.  BE A MAGNET FOR THE BEST TALENT

• Identify and grow next level of creative management
• Optimize and upgrade the talent across diverse capabilities
• Build a strong & versatile bench of creative talent that thrives on a range of client assignments including RX, devices, digital therapeutics, medical communications, corporate branding and more
• Set creative standards, goals, and nurture the creative culture that is alive and well at RFH
• Cultivate & infuse skills that will keep the agency on the cutting edge of creativity
• Inspiration and mentorship are key leadership competencies for this role

BUILD SOLID RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLIENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RAZORFISH HEALTH LEADERSHIP

• Drive revenue and margin growth across our clients’ portfolio
• Attract and retain new business and clients
• Gain fluency in our clients’ strategic challenges
• Engage our clients frequently with strategic and insightful thought leadership
• Identify opportunities to drive both the client and agency’s financial health; proactively work to maximize brand productivity
• Encourage clients to explore new ways of engaging customers through eye opening integrated ideas

SERVE AS THE CREATIVE AMBASSADOR WITHIN RAZORFISH HEALTH AND PUBLICIS HEALTH

• Be a champion of Publicis Groupe’s philosophy “Power of One.” Be sought after for network opportunities and a key contributor to Publicis Health’s success
• Evangelize the agency outside of our walls: speak at conferences, judge award shows, handle media interviews, promote People First values, and identify further opportunities for agency PR
• Make us, the work, the client, and the industry better
• Recognize and drive exquisite craft
• Attract best in class talent

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Accomplished in the industry, with at least 15+ years’ agency experience
• 10+ years of HCP pharma experience desired—can your eyes spy an ISI?
• You never stop asking the question “how can we elevate our agency and our people”
• You have a track record of building strong relationships with clients & key agency leadership
• You have a hands-on approach – you love rolling up your sleeves and diving into the work
• Global experience a plus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.