Starting in the consumer world with brands like GM and Verizon gave me a strong foundation in big, integrated brand storytelling. In 2013, I made a deliberate pivot into Health & Wellness because I was drawn to the challenge of turning complex science and medicine into creative that really connects with people. What sets me apart is bringing that consumer sensibility into healthcare—creating campaigns both strategically sharp and emotionally engaging. My MBA background gives me an edge in understanding client priorities, navigating complex regulations in healthcare, and balancing creativity with business realities.
I mentor and motivate my creative teams with a hands-on collaborative approach, and manage scopes and multiple workstreams adeptly. Happy clients include Biogen, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Emgality, GlaxoSmithKline, Keytruda, Lilly, Merck, Neurocrine, Novartis, Opdivo, Pfizer, and Valeant.
Health & Wellness section password (if needed): healthwell
EXPERIENCE
Hearbeat, New York
VP, CD, 2024–present (freelance)
New business
McCann Global Health, New York
VP, CD, 2023–present
Creative lead of the US HCP and Global workstreams of an $18 million account. IVA development, print/digital content, photo/video shoots, CGI executions, campaign launches, exhibition space design, new business.
Client: Pfizer
Area 23, New York
VP, CD, 2022–present
Creative lead of the multiple HCP work streams of an $12 million account. IVA development, print/digital content, photo/video shoots, CGI executions, campaign launches, exhibition space design, new business.
Client: Biogen, Lilly, Pfizer
Area 23, New York
VP, ACD, 2020–2022
Creative lead of the US HCP and Global work streams of two $4 million accounts. IVA development, print/digital content, photo/video shoots, CGI executions, campaign launches, exhibition space design, new business.
Area 23, New York
ACD, 2018-2020
Creative lead and supervisor of Art team on the US HCP and Global work streams of two $4 million accounts. IVA development, print/digital content, photo/video shoots, CGI executions, campaign launches, exhibition space design, new business.
Client: Lilly
Multiple Health & Wellness agencies, New York
Freelance ACD/Designer 2013-2018
Responsible for IVA development, print/digital content, photo/video shoots, campaign launches, exhibition space design, new business pitches.
Agencies include: Juice Pharma, The Bloc, Heartbeat, CDM, Patients and Purpose
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn
Designer, 2011–2013
Designed internal and external communications/advertising, including Prattfolio, Pratt’s biannual alumni magazine.
McCann Erickson, New York
Associate Creative Director, 2007–2011
Clients: Acuvue, Applebee’s, Bertolli, Mastercard, Mobil 1, NYSE Euronext, Pfizer, PNC Bank, Smith Barney, Unilever, Verizon
McCann Erickson, Detroit
Senior Art Director, 2001–2007
Clients: Autolite, Buick, Fram, GM, IHOP, Kroger, Michigan Tourism, Nesquik, Prestone
EDUCATION
Loyola University School of Law, Chicago
Juris Doctor
Loyola University School of Business, Chicago
Masters in Business Administration
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bachelor of Science in Business
Yes, I was a lawyer and I have my MBA. Don’t hold it against me.
Outside of work, painting is my passion and my studio is my escape.
MichaelQuinlanWasHere.com
SKILLS
Team Management
Adobe Creative Suite
Sketch
Figma
Canva
Graphic Design
Art Direction
TV/Broadcast Production
Photoshoot Experience
New Business Pitches
Brand Development
Basic French