VP, Creative Director, Art at BGB Group

BGB GroupVP Creative Director ArtOur AgencyBGB Group is a healthcare communications agency that offers a wide range of services including traditional pharmaceutical advertising promotional medical education payer marketing and consulting services. Known for excellence and professionalism were hired as strategic and creative partners by our biopharmaceutical clients to drive category/brand awareness and growth.Position OverviewWe are seeking an exceptional VP Creative Director Art (VP CD Art) with a passion for building brands shaping visual narratives and driving new business growth. This role is dedicated to leading the creative vision for pitches new business opportunities and strategic growth initiatives across the agency.The ideal candidate will blend healthcare expertise with bold creativity and dynamic leadership bringing a pitch-first mindset to craft compelling visual stories that win business and strengthen BGBs market position. You will guide cross-functional teams through the pitch process elevate creative thinking and ensure our new business efforts consistently reflect the highest level of craft innovation and strategic insight.Specific ResponsibilitiesCreative Leadership for New BusinessLead the creative development of high-impact visually compelling pitch work that differentiates BGB and drives agency growth.Translate complex healthcare challenges into bold visual narratives that communicate a clear inspiring strategic story.Pitch Strategy & Narrative DevelopmentPartner with Strategy Copy and Account leadership to craft pitch stories that align with market dynamics brand needs and client objectives.Shape the visual language and creative arc for all new business opportunities ensuring cohesiveness clarity and persuasion.Client Engagement & Presentation ExcellenceAct as a lead presenter and creative ambassador during pitches and new business meetings.Guide prospective clients through creative thinking and strategic rationale with confidence clarity and storytelling finesse.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with multidisciplinary teamsincluding creative account strategy design and project managementto ensure pitch work is integrated polished and delivered seamlessly.Work closely with leadership to assess and refine our creative approach to new business efforts across the agency.Talent Leadership & Team DevelopmentMentor and inspire the creative team members who support pitch and growth work fostering a culture of excellence collaboration and continuous improvement.Identify opportunities to elevate craft processes and capabilities that support new business success.Innovation & Industry Forward ThinkingBring fresh thinking emerging design trends and new technologies into pitch work to ensure BGBs creative product remains modern competitive and memorable.Push boundaries to introduce new visual approaches storytelling formats and presentation styles.Creative Quality & Brand IntegrityOversee all art direction for new business efforts to ensure consistency craft integrity and alignment with BGBs standards of creative excellence.Growth PartnershipAct as a senior creative partner to Business Development leadership contributing to pipeline planning capability development and ongoing growth strategy.Support expansion of existing client relationships through proactive creative thinking and strategic guidance.Preferred QualificationsExperience10 years of healthcare advertising experience with at least 5 years in a senior creative leadership role.Previous experience leading creative for new business pitches or business development initiatives strongly preferred.PortfolioA robust portfolio demonstrating high-level conceptual thinking breakthrough visual storytelling and pitch-ready creative across healthcare brands.Creative Craft & ExpertiseDeep knowledge of design principles storytelling frameworks and trends across digital experiential and integrated media.Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and contemporary design tools.Leadership ExcellenceProven track record of leading inspiring and developing creative teams in fast-paced high-stakes environments.Communication & Presentation SkillsExceptional communication persuasion and storytelling abilitiesespecially in high-pressure pitch settings.Strategic ThinkingStrong ability to translate business objectives into compelling creative ideas that fuel client interest and agency growth.Industry KnowledgeA deep understanding of healthcare and pharmaceutical marketing regulatory environments and category trends.EducationBachelors degree in Graphic Design Fine Arts Advertising or related field. Advanced degrees or professional certifications are a plus.Salary Range:$175000 - $225000 base salary bonus eligibilityThe salary range provided represents what a potential hire may expect to earn in this role at BGB. Actual salary decisions will be influenced by several factors that we use to determine overall fit including experience (both direct and indirect) education training demonstrated qualifications and organizational need. Salary is only one component of the total rewards package offered at BGB Group.BGB Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex age national origin citizenship status sexual orientation disability veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law.Required Experience:Exec Key Skills Apple Keynote,Graphic Design,Illustration,Photography,Adobe Creative Suite,Digital design,Maya,Web Design,Adobe Dreamweaver,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Illustrator,Adobe Indesign Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 175000 - 225000