Business Director

Join Translation, a leading agency in culturally relevant creative work. As a Business Director, you will lead our partnership with Eli Lilly, serving as a strategic leader and trusted client partner. You will build a deep understanding of the client's business, patient audiences, and category, translating those insights into clear direction and creative opportunities. You will also guide cross-functional teams, develop Business Leadership talent, and identify opportunities for growth.

• Act as the day-to-day senior business lead across assigned Lilly brands and workstreams, building trusted relationships with mid-to-senior client stakeholders and proactively shaping the business agenda.
• Partner with Strategy, Context, Creative, and Analytics to develop culturally relevant work grounded in business objectives, audience insights, and clear measures of success.
• Guide cross-functional teams with clear priorities, expectations, and decisions, creating a collaborative environment with shared accountability for the work.

• Hands-on production experience with large-scale, multi-channel initiatives
• 7-10 years of experience in an agency or communications-related industry, with a well-rounded understanding of advertising, marketing, media, creative, production, and agency finance
• Experience coaching junior account team members and contributing to scope development, account financial management, and organic growth
• Experience leading integrated campaigns across channels, with a strong understanding of creative development and production
• Ability to balance creative ambition with accuracy and client review requirements, partnering effectively with medical, legal, and regulatory stakeholders
• A proactive, hands-on leadership style, with sound prioritization, attention to detail, and the ability to develop others in a fast-moving environment
• Strong business judgment and strategic fluency, with the ability to learn complex categories and turn ambiguity into clear direction
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, including the confidence to advise clients, explain creative rationale, and navigate sensitive conversations
• Commercial acumen across scopes, staffing, budgets, and account performance, paired with a collaborative approach to Program Management
• Proven success managing integrated campaigns, partnering with mid-to-senior-level clients, and leading cross-functional teams
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other regulated brands, including familiarity with medical, legal, and regulatory review processes. Direct pharma experience is a plus, not a requirement; curiosity about the category and an eagerness to learn are valued
• Experience with consumer-facing health communications, patient storytelling, or brand launches
• Experience partnering with in-house creative teams and working within a multi-agency environment
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field
• Experience developing culturally relevant campaigns, including talent partnerships, social content, or experiential work