Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BGBx is an independent commercial solutions partner to pharmaceutical and life science companies, focusing on breakthrough thinking to create impactful solutions. They are seeking a VP, Associate Creative Director, Copy who will drive agency growth through new business development, strategic storytelling, and high-impact pitch leadership while collaborating across departments to ensure seamless execution of pitch processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creative development of new business opportunities, including pitch strategy, messaging, concept development, and presentation creation
- Partner closely with agency leadership, Strategy, Account, and Medical teams to identify and pursue growth opportunities across existing and prospective clients
- Develop compelling narratives and agency positioning that effectively communicate BGB's value proposition, capabilities, and strategic thinking
- Lead and coordinate multiple workstreams within each pitch opportunity, including briefing cross-functional teams, managing timelines, facilitating creative reviews, driving stakeholder alignment, and ensuring all contributors remain focused on a unified strategic and creative vision
- Build consensus across Creative, Strategy, Medical, Account, Business Development, and Executive Leadership teams, ensuring all contributors remain aligned against a shared vision and business objective
- Demonstrate strong entrepreneurial ownership of opportunities, proactively identifying needs, removing obstacles, and driving projects forward from initial pursuit through final presentation
- Serve as a confident and polished presenter in client meetings, pitch presentations, workshops, and agency marketing initiatives
- Ensure all pitch materials and business development deliverables are exceptionally buttoned-up, accurate, strategically sound, and visually cohesive
- Maintain exceptionally high standards of execution across all deliverables, ensuring presentations, narratives, and supporting materials are modern, visually refined, and fully production-ready for client-facing environments
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of healthcare communications, therapeutic area dynamics, industry trends, and client business challenges
- Translate complex scientific, clinical, and commercial information into persuasive and engaging stories tailored to client needs
- Act as a senior creative advisor throughout the business development process, helping shape solutions that align with client objectives and agency strengths
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical, Strategy, Account, Creative, and Executive Leadership teams to develop integrated recommendations and growth strategies
- Contribute to agency thought leadership initiatives, marketing efforts, and strategic planning activities designed to elevate BGB's profile and market presence
- During periods of lower new business activity, partner with brand teams on high-touch creative assignments, brand development initiatives, messaging platforms, campaign concepting, and other strategic creative opportunities
- Mentor and support junior and mid-level creative team members, helping foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Skills
- Exceptional storytelling, conceptual thinking, and writing abilities
- Outstanding presentation and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior clients and agency leadership
- Strong executive presence and comfort representing the agency in high-stakes situations
- Deep understanding of the healthcare communications landscape, including pharmaceutical marketing, scientific communications, and regulatory considerations
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering polished, high-quality work
- Strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, solve problems, and connect creative thinking to business objectives
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary workstreams within high-stakes pitch opportunities while balancing competing priorities, stakeholder expectations, and aggressive deadlines
- Entrepreneurial mindset with exceptional project leadership and organizational skills
- Strong understanding of modern presentation design, storytelling, and client-facing communications, with a commitment to flawless execution and craftsmanship
- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to leadership and teamwork
- 8+ years of experience in healthcare communications, pharmaceutical advertising, or a related field
- Demonstrated success leading or contributing significantly to new business pitches, agency growth initiatives, and client presentations
- Experience developing strategic narratives and creative concepts for complex healthcare brands and organizations
- Proven ability to partner effectively with Strategy, Medical, Account, and Executive Leadership teams
- Experience supporting product launches, including high-science and specialty products, preferred
- Global experience a plus
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
- Health care insurance
- Retirement plans
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Wellness benefits
- Life insurance
- Learning and development opportunities
- Other resources that support our employees throughout their careers
- Additional benefits may be available based on your location
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