Associate Creative Director, Art/ Copy- Canada

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?

This role is based out of Ontario, Canada.  Please note, Real Chemistry does not have a legal entity in Canada, so you will be hired through a Canadian Employer of Record (EoR) as we work to establish and build out our presence.

21GRAMS, part of Real Chemistry, takes an innovative (and award-winning) approach to advertising, and focuses on making healthcare more human. Not just in our work, but in the way we conduct business, approach client relationships, and treat each other. It’s a place where people subscribe to the adage, “Be good to each other, but hard on the work.” A place where people aren’t just in it for the paycheck, but to make a real dent in the Universe. If that sounds like you, read on.

Job Summary:

Real Chemistry’s 21GRAMS is looking for an Associate Creative Director, Copy/Art to help establish our growing global network. This role is both creative and entrepreneurial – you’ll be one of a few initial key hires helping us unlock the next phase of Real Chemistry’s growth as we work to expand our global footprint outside the US/UK.

In this role you will partner with account and strategy leads to help establish a global presence in the local market you are hired in. You will play a pivotal role in delivering local insights and cultural nuance back to our UK-based International Hub for our largest clients, while also participating in global briefs and local market new business activity.

This position requires prior healthcare experience both globally and in the hiring market. We are looking to hire in the following locations: Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland.

Please note, in the countries where Real Chemistry does not have a legal entity, you will be hired through a local Employer of Record (EoR) as we work to establish and build out our presence.

What You’ll Do:

An ideas person, first and foremost, you’ll be a creative and strategic thinker. You'll obviously be a craftsperson in your discipline (Art/Copy), crafting compelling copy or art directing compelling visuals. Your role will be to generate powerful communications for our global clients based on our local insights (working alongside your Strategic Lead). As someone ‘down on the ground’ we’ll also be leaning on you to ensure cultural nuance and local regulatory guidelines are reflected for any UK-based International Hub clients. You’ll be working within an entrepreneurial environment, partnering with local market leadership to drive business development, and collaborating with hybrid cross-functional teams to deliver impactful local ideas. This role will begin as an individual contributor but will scale over time to include guiding junior team members as the local market presence grows.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Be able to turn insights into compelling, award-winning ideas across media channels and opportunities.

• Establish a local market presence in partnership with account and strategy leadership

• Work with ACD, Art/Copy, as needed, to produce standout and strategically focused campaigns and experiences in line with client strategy

• Oversee day-to-day deliverables under tight deadlines while bringing best in class work to market

• Understand the local market, giving us local insights and cross-checking for cultural relevance/nuance to our UK-based International Hub for our largest clients

• Work on global briefs and local new business activity across all Real Chemistry capabilities – including: Activation, Advertising, Analytics & Insights, Integrated Communications, and Medical Communications – in partnership with local market leadership and Real Chemistry executive leadership

• Identify and interview prospective creative candidates  

• Manage teams, creative output, and client relationships

• Mentor teams both internally and externally 

• Manage awards submissions and case studies

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of healthcare/pharma experience in an agency environment 

• Global and local market expertise

• Healthcare marketing advertising experience for HCP and patient/consumer audiences

• A consistent record of creative ability and judgment 

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Highly motivated self-starter who enjoys working independently without requiring in-depth direction or supervision

• Bilingual proficiency in both English as well as local market language(s)

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