VP, Creative Director

The Lockwood Group - Stamford, CT

Full-time - Senior

Stamford, CT

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The VP, Creative Director at The Lockwood Group is responsible for leading the strategy, management, and innovation of the Creative Services team. This role focuses on architecting narrative-driven approaches to revolutionize medical communications, ensuring that complex scientific data is transformed into captivating stories that resonate with clients and stakeholders. The position requires a visionary leader who can cultivate a high-performing creative team and drive organizational growth through innovative storytelling techniques in healthcare communication.

Responsibilities

• Architect innovative, narrative-driven approaches to revolutionize medical communications creative.
• Elevate high-stakes client interactions by weaving complex scientific data into captivating, educational stories.
• Spearhead the development of a cutting-edge storytelling framework for intricate medical concepts across diverse media platforms.
• Cultivate a team of creative visionaries who craft emotionally powerful, scientifically precise visual narratives.
• Orchestrate cross-functional collaborations to align storytelling with strategic goals and maximize message retention.
• Pioneer the adoption of emerging narrative techniques in healthcare communication to keep the company at the forefront of industry trends.
• Foster partnerships with account leads and internal teams to optimize workflow and maintain exceptional service standards.
• Lead strategic resource planning and budget management initiatives in collaboration with Shared Services Directors and team leads.
• Drive organizational growth and innovation as a key member of the senior leadership team.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in creative leadership, with a strong emphasis on storytelling and visual design in healthcare or medical communications.
• Proven ability to shape creative teams around a story-first mindset.
• Exceptional storytelling skills, able to transform dry scientific data into compelling narratives.
• Deep understanding of narrative structures and their application in medical/scientific contexts.
• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate the power of story to high-level clients.
• Portfolio showcasing innovative storytelling approaches in healthcare communications.