Independent Contractor, Graphic Designer, Creative Solutions - MedComms (Healthcare)

Location: United States

Company

A people-first, purpose-driven network of healthcare and scientific communications agencies serving biopharmaceutical companies in oncology and hematology.

What you will do

• Develop creative materials and templates for client projects using PowerPoint, InDesign, Illustrator, Figma, Photoshop, and other design software.
• Create and enhance meeting materials, slide decks, data posters, manuscript artwork, figures, and other client deliverables.
• Develop figures and data-heavy graphics that follow client, journal, and congress requirements.
• Implement edits from Client Solutions, Scientific Communications, and Editorial departments.
• Prepare files for print and digital submission while meeting applicable technical requirements.
• Work independently with creative direction and collaborate with Creative, Brand, Business Strategy, Medical Strategy, Program Services, Scientific Communications, and Client Services teams.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Fine Arts or a related field, or equivalent graphic design experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in the design industry.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong typography, color theory, layout, and graphic design fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office products.
• Working knowledge of brand development and the creative process.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, problem-solving, prioritization, and deadline-management skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies, scientific communications, publications, or commercial HCP/DTC work.
• Experience illustrating data graphs, tables, and data-heavy infographics.
• Background or interest in health sciences.
• Basic video editing with Adobe Premiere and simple motion graphics with Adobe After Effects.
• More advanced motion graphics or music editing experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Independent-contractor engagement within a virtual-by-design organization.
• Work with creative and brand professionals across multiple healthcare and scientific communications functions.
• Projects support biopharmaceutical communications in oncology and hematology.
• Opportunity to work with colleagues and clients across a global network.