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As Associate Director - Creative Direction, you will shape how powerful ideas come to life across global brands, leading the creative vision behind digital and promotional experiences that connect with patients and healthcare professionals alike. This is an opportunity to blend strategic thinking with hands-on creative leadership-guiding talented global teams, transforming business briefs into compelling visual stories, and driving innovation at scale. If you thrive on elevating creative excellence while influencing stakeholders and delivering meaningful outcomes, this role offers the platform to make a lasting impact.\nImportant: Please include a portfolio link to Behance or a personal portfolio. Google Drive links cannot be accepted. 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