Medical Communications and Content Solutions, Creative Graphics Designer Manager

ROLE SUMMARY
The Medical Communications and Content Solutions, Creative Graphics Designer within the Global Medical Communications and Content Solutions (MCCS) team in the Global Medical Content and Scientific Publications (MCSP) Organization is responsible for translating complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging visually compelling, accurate content utilizing the latest design tools. Design expertise will be utilized for the development of global medical content for Pfizer therapeutic areas and medicines, including abstracts, manuscripts, congress posters/presentations, graphical abstracts, plain language summaries, slide decks, medical education resources, social media, infographics, video, multi-media and other types of external-facing medical content.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Medical Communication Development:

• 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.

Project Management:

• 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.

Operational Excellence:

• 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.

Innovation and Best Practices:

• 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.
• Promote the adoption of new tools and technologies that drive efficiency and creativity within the team.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in working in a Global setting, cross culturally, and with varying levels of seniority within an organization.
• Experience in creating visual content for medical channels, medical content strategies, medical content creation, and best practices
• Proficiency with multimedia software's such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe XD, Figma, After Effects, Premiere Pro, or other graphic and video editing/animation tools for creating engaging digital content.
• Experience with HTML/CSS or basic web design for the creation of interactive or web-based assets.
• Multimedia and omnichannel experience
• Rapid adoption of new digital content, technology, and resources
• Previous experience in building and working in an off-shore Agency/Pharma Global Capability Center (GCC)
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.

Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
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