Graphic Designer

Reports to Head, US Creative Services  

Job Summary

This position is approved for full-time remote within the US.

Scientific poster experience is mandatory. Candidates without this experience will not be considered. Our interview process will include an assessment of your skills on this particular deliverable.

Candidates who apply should attach a copy of their resume and portfolio examples of relevant PowerPoint presentations, figures/tables, scientific posters, collateral print materials & layout design, and/or creative concepts. Please click here for online samples: https://www.google.com/search?q=scientific+poster&...

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As part of the Creative Services team, you’ll be responsible for the following activities: 

• Reviewing and graphically enhancing Microsoft PowerPoint medical/scientific presentations 
• Accurately and consistently creating graphs, tables, and figures for scientific publications based on publication specifications 
• Designing and producing layouts for scientific posters using Adobe CC software 
• Assisting with developing high-quality scientific medical communications in selected therapeutic areas, including abstracts, posters, outlines, primary and review articles, monographs, slide presentations, meeting summaries, and other materials; may be de novo or repurposed 
• Working closely with medical, editorial, and account management personnel in coordinating work to accomplish project goals 
• Consulting with creative, account, medical, new business, and varying internal teams to conceptualize and develop video, animation, or interactive elements for assigned projects, campaigns, and/or new business pitches  
• Adapting existing and newly created layouts for different formats (print and digital) 
• Creating cohesive design formats across various materials relative to target audience 
• Maintaining scientific poster schedules 
• Determining need for outsourcing based on poster schedule on a daily/weekly basis, with an emphasis on keeping work in-house 
• Providing creative design recommendations based on experience and account/client needs 
• Assuring all work meets corporate brand standards and quality assurance guidelines 
• Routinely reviewing congress, company, and journal guidelines to assure products meet the specifications outlined 
• Researching, concepting, and mocking up visual design assignments as needed for new business and pitch presentations 
• Developing a variety of creative and scientific graphics, concepts, and visual-related assets in a fast-paced, timeline-driven work environment 
• Providing professional, timely responses to all internal and external communications 
• Participating in internal status meetings, as needed 
• Participating in internal skills development courses as requested by manager 
• Managing occasional increase in workload/volume across multiple clients and accounts while ensuring quality and accuracy 

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (marketing, design, creative, or medical-related preferred); advanced degree is desirable 
• Minimum of 5 years of medical advertising/medical communications/publications agency and/or pharmaceutical graphics department experience 
• Passion related to creative/digital and the role it plays in supporting healthcare communications 
• Ability to enjoy working in a fast-paced medical communications agency environment 
• Collaborative approach to foster closely working with expert developers and client service teams 
• Strong attention to detail 
• High level of organization and meticulous attention to detail  
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent presentation skills 
• Ability to handle high levels of account activity 
• Ability to work both independently and in a team structure 
• Expertise in PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop  
• Significant working knowledge and experience in the use of MS365 including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Adobe Acrobat 
• Ability to learn new creative software and utilize additional software functions  
• Being “on trend” with design elements through personal research 
• Strong project management capabilities 
• Ability to comply with established standards, policies, and procedures 
  
  

Travel Requirements

• <10% potential travel