Creative Director

ABOUT LUCID GROUP

We are a global healthcare communications agency with deep therapeutic expertise that traverses the asset lifecycle, delivering transformative outcomes for healthcare brands for over 20 years.

Our more than 500 highly trained professionals work with speed and agility to craft and execute breakthrough strategies that maximise performance and unlock a brand's full potential.

This position is aligned to one of our three capabilities:

Commercial Communications : Accelerating a brand's trajectory with data-driven strategies and creativity that moves markets.

Our other capabilities include:

Scientific and Medical Communications: Translating scientific insight into impactful strategies and compelling narratives that inspire change.

Consulting: Specialised life-sciences consulting - empowering clients to optimise operating models, maximise asset potential and drive sustainable transformation.

Job Summary

As Creative Director, you’ll serve as a creative leader within your respective vertical, overseeing the ideation, development, and execution of compelling, multi-channel campaigns. You will also play a pivotal role in fostering strategic partnerships with clients and ensuring our creative work consistently achieves and exceeds expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ideation of campaign concepts that are bold, innovative, and strategically sound, helping to set the creative direction for projects.
• Support the management and mentoring of a team of creatives, ensuring high-quality output and professional growth.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure creative work aligns with brand goals, target audiences, and regulatory requirements.
• Present creative concepts and campaigns to clients, clearly articulating rationale and addressing feedback constructively.
• Ensure deliverables comply with industry standards, including regulatory guidelines for healthcare and pharma advertising.
• Partner with project management and resource teams to ensure appropriate staffing and efficient workflow across multiple projects.
• Develop and refine internal creative processes to enhance team efficiency and output quality.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and creative tools to bring innovative ideas and techniques to the agency.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in creative leadership roles, preferably within an advertising or marketing agency.
• Proven ability to connect creative solutions to overarching business objectives, with a focus on results-driven work.
• Strong understanding of the agency workflow, with the ability to lead teams through multiple projects and complex client relationships.
• Experience mentoring creative professionals and leading cross-functional teams with clarity and empathy.
• Skilled at pitching ideas, presenting creative work, and navigating discussions with senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable working across multiple media and channels, with a track record of delivering integrated campaigns.
• Experience in health, wellness, or pharma advertising is a plus, but not required.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR US TO BE LUCID?

At Lucid Group, we transform lives. Always. We believe in providing a culture of authenticity where we can all be ourselves, make real connections, and enjoy the work that we do. Together.   

We empower our people to embark on a journey of growth and advancement by offering meaningful learning and development opportunities. 

Central to our ethos is our commitment to cultivating an environment that embraces and respects people of all backgrounds and identities, underpinned by a culture of conscious inclusion and support.   

The Lucid values are not just mere words; they are the culmination of our collective efforts. Co-created by our people for our people, these values serve as our guiding principles, ensuring that every decision we make positively impacts the lives of the clients, patients, healthcare professionals, and colleagues we serve.   

• Compassionately Human: We think about the human impact of our actions 
• Accountable Allies: We are the go-to strategic partners for our clients 
• Invent with Intent: We create meaningful solutions to solve real problems 
• Courageously Curious : We challenge ourselves to think disruptively 

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression or disability.   

We are dedicated to offering an inclusive and accommodating recruitment process. If you require any accommodations during the interview, please do not hesitate to contact us.