Job Description

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 CommunicationsAccelerating 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.

We are seeking a visionary and commercially-minded Head of Creative, US to lead and elevate the creative function across our growing US business. This role oversees the creative output across all US commercial teams, while shaping the future of our creative capability.

Reporting to the US President, the US Head of Creative will lead a high-performing team of senior creative leaders, foster a culture of innovation and excellence, and play a critical role in driving new business growth. This individual will partner closely with US leadership to ensure our creative work not only inspires but delivers measurable impact for our clients.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring a balance of creative vision, operational rigor, team development, and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

Creative Leadership & Vision

• Define and drive the overall creative vision and standards for the US commercial business

• Ensure all work meets the highest level of strategic insight, creativity, and executional excellence

• Champion innovation across channels, platforms, and emerging technologies within healthcare marketing

Team Leadership & Development

• Directly manage and mentor a team of senior leaders across creative and editorial disciplines

• Build, inspire, and develop a high-performing, collaborative creative organization

• Foster a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and creative ambition

Commercial & New Business Growth

• Play a leading role in new business development, including pitches, RFP responses, and broader outreach efforts

• Partner closely with commercial leadership to shape compelling, differentiated proposals and elevate Lucid’s self-marketing and go-to-market presence

• Act as a senior creative voice in client engagements and growth opportunities, with the ability to step in and lead high-priority work or initiatives when needed

• Support the successful onboarding and creative setup of new business, ensuring strong foundations and continuity from win to delivery

• Lean into larger, cross-team creative initiatives that drive impact for key clients and contribute to overall business growth

Creative Operations

• Oversee the effectiveness and scalability of creative operations across the US

• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, resourcing, and delivery

• Ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across all creative output

Executive Leadership Collaboration

• Serve as a key member of the US leadership team, contributing to business strategy and growth

• Partner closely with senior leaders across the business to ensure creative is fully integrated into how we think, operate, and deliver

• Work collaboratively across disciplines to drive cohesive, high-impact solutions for clients

• Help shape the ongoing evolution of the US business through strong cross-functional leadership

• Partner with Global Creative leadership to align on ways of working and ensure seamless collaboration across the broader creative ecosystem, supporting consistency and operational excellence

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in a creative leadership role within an agency environment (healthcare, pharma/biotech, or related industries strongly preferred)

• Proven experience leading large, multidisciplinary creative teams, including senior leaders

• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-impact, strategically driven creative work

• Deep understanding of healthcare marketing, including life sciences and/or consumer health

• Demonstrated success in leading and winning new business pitches

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to balance creative excellence with operational and commercial priorities

• Experience working closely with executive leadership teams

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.