Darrell Grysko
215-***-**** • Yardley, PA • ad0to5@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Launched high-performance creative and customer experience solutions in key areas of healthcare and consumer marketing. Directed integrated CRM and promotional programs in digital, social, traditional, and broadcast spaces. Experience spans pharmaceutical promotion, financial services, consumer package goods, hospitality travel, automotive, food/beverage and weight loss.
Early crossover background from art to copy brings 360 vision to creative direction
CRM, DTP and DTC healthcare marketing, promotion and advertising
Recognized with Clio, ECHO, Caples, MM&M, Addy, A. Eicoff Broadcast Innovation awards, plus more.
Work History
ACD Copy
Evoke Mind+Matter –– 11 21 to 03 23
Content development and creative oversight for HCP and DTP digital, video, and print
SomaLogic—A life sciences company specializing in the power of proteomics
Takeda Pharmaceuticals—TAK-755 in trials for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
TG Therapeutics—BRIUMVI for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis
BioCryst—Global website revamp
CooperVision—MiSight 1-Day contact lenses; clarity 1-day; Biofinity lenses
VP DIRECTOR OF CONTENT
GLOW Interactive NYC –– 03 20 to 05 21
Content development and creative oversight for COVIS Pharma, Zug, Switzerland. HCP and Patient digital, video and print
Alvesco (ciclesonide)—Prodrug ICS asthma treatment
Prilosec (omeprazole magnesium)—Proton pump inhibitor for acid reflux
Makena (hydroxyprogesterone injection)—Hormone therapy for pre-term births
CREATIVE DIRECTOR COPY
HBM Philadelphia –– 07 17 to 03 20
Creative, content and strategic development for a variety of clients. Includes:
Subaru of America—national dealership print, accessories videos and trade shows
EnerSys Stored Energy Solutions—digital, print and trade show; aerospace and military
ODYSSEY Batteries—auto, ATV and marine applications
NASCAR national event promotions, social, advertising
Customers Bank—AOR digital, social, print
PECO Energy—CRM, social, print
CREATIVE DIRECTION COPYWRITING
Plan B Creative Works –– 07 15 to 07 17
Strategy-driven words, ideas, and creative communications for both agencies and companies needing professional-grade marketing experiences. Services include creative planning, direction, and copy content for healthcare/pharmaceutical marketing and general brand stakeholders.
Contract clients:
Medical Knowledge Group—New York, NY
oPerforomist (COPD)
oEpiPen (Anaphylaxis)
MEI/81qd—New York, NY
oPlexus Medical Data Systems
oOrion Digital Health
Synapse Medical Communications—New York, NY
oNovartis Living Kidney Donor Initiative
oNovartis Oncology Testing
PulseCX—Montgomeryville, PA
oNeodyne Biosciences (Embrace Scar Therapy)
oJanssen Biotech (Remicade)
oAptevo BioTherapeutics (IXINITY for hemophilia B)
FCEdge—Stuart, FL
oZimmer Biomet Worldwide
oVERSA Dental Technologies
oOcean Blue Nutraceuticals
DiD Agency—Ambler, PA
oTylenol Keep Moving digital promotions
Incubator Creates—Wilmington, DE
oParnell Pet Products of North America
oFetch Pet App Australia
oGlyde Joint Supplements Australia
VP CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Compass Healthcare –– 06 14 to 07 15
Focus is on strategic and creative development, including patient education and outreach, for specialty biotech companies entering the rapidly growing rare disease/orphan drug arena.
Rare disease clients:
Upsher-Smith (seizure disorders; seizure clusters)
Merz North America (fungal infections; onychomycosis; aesthetic skin treatments)
Edimer Biotech (XLHED advocacy)
Prometheus Therapeutics & Diagnostics (metastatic melanoma; renal cell carcinoma)
Serepta Therapeutics (Duchenne muscular dystrophy)
VP CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Rosetta (Publicis Groupe) –– 12 09 to 04 14
Led awareness team for Allergan Europe, South Africa, and Middle East [EAME]. Built the business from a single facial product line to being named AOR. Launched both unbranded and branded marketing initiatives including new-product OTC and Rx launches
Rx Brands:
Botox/Vistabel (wrinkle reduction)
Juvéderm (facial fillers)
Voluma (facial fillers)
Optive, Optive Plus, Optive Fusion
Natrelle (breast augmentation)
BreathTek (UBT for H. pylori)
Lialda (ulcerative colitis)
SAMSCA (hyponatremia)
Latisse (eyelash growth)
SERI (surgical scaffold)
Amrix (muscle spasm)
Ozurdex (macular edema)
SVP EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
MRM//McCann (Interpublic Group) –– 11 97 to 05 09
Rx Brands:
Concerta (ADHD)
Orencia (rheumatoid arthritis)
Plavix (PAD indication)
Paxil (depression)
Reclast (osteoporosis)
Prevacid (acid reflux)
Aciphex (acid reflux)
Avodart (enlarged prostate)
Flexeril (muscle relaxant)
EpiPen (anaphylaxis)
Requip (restless leg syndrome)
WelChol (cholesterol)
Acuvue (vision correction)
LifeScan (glucose meters)
Duragesic Patch (pain management)
Sporanox (anti-fungal)
OTC Brands:
Tylenol
Motrin IB
Lactaid
K-Y Personal Lubricants
Monistat
Viactive
Reach Power Brush
Imodium
Nizoral Shampoo
Probiotica
Aflexa
Benecol Spread
CRM Clients:
Columbia House Music
Saks Fifth Avenue
Elizabeth Arden Red Door
Port Authority of New York
New Jersey Transit
Total-E Entertainment
MBNA Bank
Household Bank
Bank Boston
Bank of New York
GMAC Mortgage
MasterCard
CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
Grizzard Advertising InterDirect (Omnicom Group)
Brands:
Bridgestone America Tires
Donna Karan New York
Anne Klein Ready-to-Wear
H. J. Heinz Frozen Foods
Budget Gourmet Foods
Personal Cuisine Frozen Desserts
CRM Clients:
Weight Watchers (US & Canada)
Salvation Army
National Jewish Federation
Deck the Walls
Bridgestone Firestone Tires
National Tire & Battery Centers
American Red Cross
MD Anderson Cancer Centers
CREATIVE PARTNER OWNER
Florida Creative Corporation (FCC)
Fundraising (Development):
Univ of Miami School of Medicine
Sylvester Cancer Center
National Parkinson's Foundation
Jackson Memorial Foundation
Mailman Children’s Foundation
Columbia Hospitals
Palm Beach Orthopaedic Centers
Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute
Financial Services:
Florida National Bank
Palm Beach Trust
Barnett Bank
SunTrust Bank
Seacoast National Bank
Harbor Federal Savings
Destination / Luxury Real Estate:
Florida Department of Tourism
Kissimmee-St. Cloud Tourism
FL Orange Growers Association
Bahamas Tourist Board
BahamasAir
Palm Beach County Tourist Board
The Breakers Hotel
Fontainebleau Hotel & Resort
Boca Raton Resort & Spa
Belleview Biltmore Hotel & Spa
Greenbrier Resort & Hotel
Palm Beach Polo Club
Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear Enterprises
Mobil Land Development
Mitsubishi North American Land
Siemens Development Group
Centex Homes
Education
West Virginia University –– BFA in Fine Arts English Literature
Awards
CLIO Award, ECHO Awards, A. Eichoff Broadcast Innovation Award, Medical Marketing Awards, pHame Awards, Caples and ADDY Awards. 2x Judge: John Caples International DMA Awards
Work
https://www.darrellgrysko.com