Piper Companies is looking for an Art Director (Pharmaceutical Advertising) for an Advertising Agency based in Durham, NC. In this position, The Art Director (Pharmaceutical Advertising) will create and oversee advertising materials for a pharmaceutical client’s opioid use disorder treatment. This remote role is a 1099 contract position that is expected to last 2 months, with the possibility of continuing on a subsequent advertising campaign.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ART DIRECTOR (PHARMACEUTICAL ADVERTISING):

• 7+ years of experience in advertising, with a minimum of 4 years in healthcare advertising.
• Proven ability to deliver creative concepts and refined execution across channels
• Experience leading creative teams and mentoring junior talent.
• Comfortable navigating MLR processes and working within regulated guidelines.
• Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to excel both independently and in team settings.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and familiar with digital production tools

• Drive creative direction across digital, print, and video projects from initial concept to final execution.
• Translate medical and strategic insights into compelling visual solutions that meet regulatory standards.
• Mentor junior team members by offering constructive feedback and supporting their professional development.
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, account teams, and medical/legal/regulatory (MLR) to ensure brand consistency and compliance.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment, maintaining precision and consistency across all outputs.
• Contribute to hands-on production tasks when needed