Marwan Khuri

New York, New York 10016 | (917) 518-3622

mkhuri@me.com linkedin.com/in/mkhuri

SUMMARY

A dynamic and award-winning Creative Director (art) known for transforming complex ideas into emotionally compelling brand stories. Well-versed in building ecosystems of trust where creativity thrives, empowering teams to take bold risks, and delivering breakthrough concepts that drive measurable business growth. Renowned for leading multidisciplinary teams across DTC campaigns for top global brands. A discerning leader who blends strategic insight with creative excellence to produce work that moves people and inspires action.

EXPERIENCE

PUBLICIS HEALTH (COLAB) New York, New York

Creative Director 2024-2025

  • Directed creative strategy and execution for Pfizer’s TUKYSA, LORBRENA, and TALZENNA oncology accounts, delivering bold, insight-driven campaigns that elevated patient engagement and strengthened brand identity.

  • Managed and partnered cross-functionally with Copy, Strategy, and Account teams to produce high-impact videos, websites, banners, emails, and print collateral, ensuring seamless brand alignment and rapid delivery under tight deadlines.

  • Built a collaborative team environment, accelerating creative throughput, reducing revision cycles, and inspiring creativity that led to strong relationships with new clients.

  • Served as “big idea” troubleshooter and go-to creative problem solver for both DTC and HCP across multiple Pfizer brands (ABRYSVO, PREVNAR, SASANLIMAB), translating complex medical concepts into campaigns that moved audiences and drove measurable results.

  • Championed innovation and creative integrity while mentoring multidisciplinary teams to push conceptual boundaries and deliver award-quality work at scale.

PUBLICIS NY New York, New York

Creative Director 2012-2024

  • Managed creative strategy and execution for Pfizer’s CELEBREX, ELIQUIS, and ORGOVYX accounts.

  • Spearheaded award-winning ELIQUIS campaigns that helped position it as Pfizer’s most prescribed and profitable drug, elevating market presence through compelling DTC storytelling.

  • Led creative development of integrated TV and digital campaigns for ORGOVYX, maximizing impact and visual appeal on limited budget through strategic design and production efficiency.

  • Collaborated on multiple new pharma business pitches; contributed to acquisition of ORGOVYX account, expanding healthcare portfolio.

  • Mentored multidisciplinary teams delivering high-quality creative work that consistently met regulatory, strategic, and client expectations while inspiring innovation across the organization.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

PUBLICIS KAPLAN THALER (d/b/a Publicis NY), New York, New York, Creative Director, 2004-2012. Creative oversight of P&G’s Aussie and Herbal Essences accounts. Led Pfizer’s CELEBREX account. Pitched Janus Mutual Funds and won. Created award-winning work for Dawn dish soap.

YOUNG & RUBICAM, New York, New York, Associate Creative Director, 2000-2004. Created award-winning work for Jaguar.

OGILVY & MATHER, New York, New York, Art Director, 1996-2000. Created noteworthy work for Maxwell House coffee.

DMB&B, New York, New York, Art Director, 1993-1996. Worked for a range of clients (P&G’s Always, ASPCA, and Norelco).

AWARDS

2021 PM360 (ELIQUIS)

2021 DTC National Ad Awards (ELIQUIS)

2017 DTC National Ad Awards (ELIQUIS)

2007 Mobius (Dawn)

2003 Archive Magazine (Teflon)

2003 D&AD (Jaguar)

2002 AICP (Jaguar)

2002 Clio (Jaguar)

2002 LIA (Jaguar)

EDUCATION

COLGATE UNIVERSITY, Hamilton, New York

Bachelor of Arts, English Literature

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, AI Programs (Midjourney, Firefly), Microsoft Office Suite, Pages, Keynote, Google Slides

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