Creative Graphics Designer Manager

Role Overview

• Create visually engaging and scientifically accurate designs for various formats, including abstracts, manuscripts, congress posters, graphical abstracts, slide decks, infographics, videos, digital content and other multimedia assets.
• Work closely with medical writers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to ensure that designs meet the objectives of each project, translating complex scientific data into easy-to-understand, clear, engaging visual content.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including, MCC Category Teams, to align design strategies with therapeutic area objectives.
• Ensure all design work complies with Pfizer's brand guidelines, therapeutic area requirements, and regulatory standards, maintaining consistency and accuracy across all materials.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Develop and monitor project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Work closely with the Design Team Lead and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, receive feedback, and iterate on designs to meet project objectives.
• Perform thorough quality checks on all visual assets to ensure they meet high standards of accuracy, quality, and relevance.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards, including brand guidelines, legal requirements, and industry regulations.
• Identify and address potential risks or issues, implementing effective solutions to ensure evolving medical communication needs are met.
• Participate in design reviews, workshops, and brainstorming sessions to contribute ideas and refine design concepts.
• Explore and implement new design methods and technologies to improve the visual impact and efficiency of communication materials.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, the latest design software and tools to create high-quality, innovative designs.
• Leverage design technology to streamline design processes and improve the efficiency of content production in medical communications.
• Effectively utilize state of the art tools and technologies including AI for the development of creative content features.
• Introduce and implement innovative approaches to enhance the visual effectiveness and impact of medical communication materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in graphic design, visual arts, digital media, communication design, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in graphic design, with a strong focus on medical communications, healthcare, or pharma, preferably in an agency environment, with a strong portfolio showcasing both digital and print design work.
• Expertise in digital design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, InDesign, Corel Draw, PowerPoint, etc.), and experience with web technologies, multimedia production, and emerging technologies (eg, AI).
• Strong understanding of typography, layout design, colour theory, and visual storytelling.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, accurate design work.
• Strong understanding of medical and scientific terminology, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific information visually.
• Ability to manage priorities, and handle multiple tasks with frequent, tight timelines; negotiating skills to guide excellence in strategic medical content development.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development