Sr. Director, Creative Studio

Creative Director / Sr. Director, Solve Studio

3M Health Care is now Solventum. At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role :

As a Creative Director / Sr. Director, Solve Studio, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by :

Leading and optimizing creative studio operations, driving resource planning, workflow efficiency and implementation of best-in-class tools and systems to scale services effectively.

Championing operational excellence, identifying and executing process improvements while serving as the escalation point for challenges and ensuring proactive resolution.

Managing financial performance, including agency P&L, budget forecasting and reporting to deliver cost efficiency and maximize ROI.

Shaping and upholding creative vision and brand integrity, ensuring all output meets the highest standards of excellence, strategic alignment and compliance with brand standards, regulatory requirements and governance.

Acting as a strategic advisor to senior business leaders, translating business objectives into creative strategies that drive growth and brand value, while cultivating strong, trust-based relationships across the enterprise.

Representing the creative studio at executive forums, influencing resource allocation and advocating for creative solutions.

Inspiring and developing a high-performing team of creative and operational leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation and bold, effective creative risk-taking.

Supporting internal teams including human resources, communications, sales and others by delivering tailored creative solutions for employee engagement, communications, events and initiatives that amplify brand values and drive cross-functional alignment.

Collaborating with external partners including creative agencies, contractors, media agencies, production companies, freelance talent, technology vendors and design studios to supplement internal capabilities, ensure access to specialized expertise and deliver high-quality creative solutions that align with brand standards and business objectives.

Your Skills and Expertise :

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree or higher AND 15+ years of progressive experience in creative leadership and internal agency operations.

OR

High School Diploma / GED AND 19+ years of progressive experience in creative leadership and internal agency operations.

AND In addition to the above requirements, the following are also required :

Proven track record managing P&L and budgets for creative or marketing organizations.

Minimum of 5 years' experience leading high-performing global teams

Deep understanding of the creative process, including how to protect and nurture creative talent while maintaining delivery discipline and rigor.

Strong ability to influence senior executives and communicate operational and creative impact.

Exceptional leadership and people management skills, including experience building high-performing teams.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include :

Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, or related field from an accredited institution.

Five (5) years of experience representing creative organizations at the executive level and influencing enterprise strategy.

Demonstrated ability to build and sustain senior-level partnerships and drive cross-functional alignment.

Expertise in workflow design, resource allocation and operational efficiency

Work location : Remote USA

Travel : May include up to 10% domestic / international

Relocation Assistance : May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).