Zs Associates
Head of Content & Creative
Zs Associates, Evanston, Illinois, us, 60208
ZS
is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers, and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Position SummaryWe are seeking an innovative and collaborative leader with a track record of building creative teams. The Content & Creative Director is responsible for developing the overall creative strategy and execution for the ZS brand, reporting into the Sr. Director of Digital, Design & Experience. In this role, you will be embedded as a critical member of the marketing & communications leadership team, working to ensure marketing strategies can be translated into inspiring content and creative campaigns to help ZS stand out amongst the competition. This role will oversee a team of 25+ individuals, including senior managers, over the content strategy & creative design teams – requiring a unique blend of experience in strategy, design, positioning and hands-on involvement to help evolve and grow the brand.Responsibilities:Develop/evolve the overall content & creative strategy for ZS, ensuring alignment with the company’s mission, vision, brand and GTM strategy. Define key performance indicators, report on challenges/opportunities and refine strategy accordingly.Inspire, enable, and energize a world-class content & design team across the US and India, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.Build a strategy for leveraging AI and outsourcing work to extend the team’s capabilities.Work closely with internal clients to understand their needs and requirements. Work with the team to translate client briefs into original creative ideas.Elevate the quality of our promotional assets (including video, print, digital & social, etc.) helping to make ZS stand out amongst the competition.Contribute as a key member of the marketing & communications leadership team – offering ideas to improve overall GTM effectiveness.Lead a traffic team to effectively staff projects and manage timelines while maintaining quality and balancing resources and budgets.Qualifications:15+ years in content strategy and/or creative roles. At least 10 years of management experience, including leading large teams. B2B, agency and global experience preferred.BS required, MBA or other advanced degree preferred.Proven leadership and management skills are essential for guiding and inspiring a diverse team.Strategic mindset to analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscape.Demonstrated expertise in crafting innovative and impactful content strategies.Strong executive-level communication and interpersonal skills.Experience in building and leading high-performing teams.Proactive approach to seeking feedback and adapting creative solutions.Proficiency in developing and refining creative concepts across various content formats.Strong project management skills to oversee the end-to-end creative process.Experience in working with external vendors, agencies, or freelancers.Ability to flex schedule to work early morning hours to collaborate with team in India.Perks & Benefits:ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development.Considering applying?At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond.To Complete Your Application:Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment. An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.Find Out More At:www.zs.com
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is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers, and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Position SummaryWe are seeking an innovative and collaborative leader with a track record of building creative teams. The Content & Creative Director is responsible for developing the overall creative strategy and execution for the ZS brand, reporting into the Sr. Director of Digital, Design & Experience. In this role, you will be embedded as a critical member of the marketing & communications leadership team, working to ensure marketing strategies can be translated into inspiring content and creative campaigns to help ZS stand out amongst the competition. This role will oversee a team of 25+ individuals, including senior managers, over the content strategy & creative design teams – requiring a unique blend of experience in strategy, design, positioning and hands-on involvement to help evolve and grow the brand.Responsibilities:Develop/evolve the overall content & creative strategy for ZS, ensuring alignment with the company’s mission, vision, brand and GTM strategy. Define key performance indicators, report on challenges/opportunities and refine strategy accordingly.Inspire, enable, and energize a world-class content & design team across the US and India, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.Build a strategy for leveraging AI and outsourcing work to extend the team’s capabilities.Work closely with internal clients to understand their needs and requirements. Work with the team to translate client briefs into original creative ideas.Elevate the quality of our promotional assets (including video, print, digital & social, etc.) helping to make ZS stand out amongst the competition.Contribute as a key member of the marketing & communications leadership team – offering ideas to improve overall GTM effectiveness.Lead a traffic team to effectively staff projects and manage timelines while maintaining quality and balancing resources and budgets.Qualifications:15+ years in content strategy and/or creative roles. At least 10 years of management experience, including leading large teams. B2B, agency and global experience preferred.BS required, MBA or other advanced degree preferred.Proven leadership and management skills are essential for guiding and inspiring a diverse team.Strategic mindset to analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscape.Demonstrated expertise in crafting innovative and impactful content strategies.Strong executive-level communication and interpersonal skills.Experience in building and leading high-performing teams.Proactive approach to seeking feedback and adapting creative solutions.Proficiency in developing and refining creative concepts across various content formats.Strong project management skills to oversee the end-to-end creative process.Experience in working with external vendors, agencies, or freelancers.Ability to flex schedule to work early morning hours to collaborate with team in India.Perks & Benefits:ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development.Considering applying?At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond.To Complete Your Application:Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment. An online application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.Find Out More At:www.zs.com
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