Who are HDMZers?
We are leaders, creators, and advocates who start each day excited to do what we do best — advance scientific progress, discovery and development through meaningful connections and compelling communication. We share an unquenchable desire to learn and to improve in our craft, and we’re always happy to offer a helping hand or a pat on the back. The central principle we live by is simple, but powerful:
Passion in. Out comes great.
We believe good creative fortifies existing connections and fosters new ones by delivering ideas that inspire. When we make your audience think differently, you have the power to change the world.
Our values
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Bring your A-game to every engagement. When you are included on a project team, it is for a reason. Leverage your unique perspective and set of skills to make everything you touch better.
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Our clients use science to help make the world a better place. We use the science of communication to help them get the credit they deserve. Believe in both.
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When you love what you do you never “work” a day in your life. Agency life isn’t always easy, but when you stay curious and engaged, it will always be rewarding.
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The ability to see things from another's perspective not only makes you a more effective communicator, but a better colleague and confidant.
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Have an agenda. Anticipate questions. Be ready to go off script. Our internal and external clients see us as the experts. That’s why our insights and answers hold value.
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Your time is our clients’ money, spend it wisely. Because the more profitable we are, the more we all benefit.
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Short fuses won’t lead to long working relationships. We spend too much time together for it not to be mature, healthy and enjoyable for all. Golden rule and such.
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“I” is a four letter word, at least on client calls. Brands hire HDMZ because of the synergy that comes from a group of specialists all pulling in the same direction.
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Momentum is the hardest thing to gain and the easiest to lose. But when we stay hungry and apply today’s lessons to tomorrow’s challenges, growth is inevitable. Your best work is always ahead of you. Remember, complacency kills.
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If it were easy, it wouldn’t be fun. When we enjoy what we do, it shows. Meetings with HDMZ should be the best part of our clients’ days.
Great place to work
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.
Great Place to Work Certification isn’t something that comes easily to every company – it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience and is the only official recognition determined by employees’ real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that HDMZ is one of the best companies to work for in the country.
“HDMZ has given me the opportunity to excel in my current role, while also allowing me the ability to develop interests and expertise in other areas of the agency – plus the people are pretty rad.”
Emily Doherty 
"When people hear I’m in marketing, they assume I work on traditional ad campaigns. But in reality, I also get to work alongside the industry's leading scientists. I love that this job constantly challenges me and gives me the opportunity to keep learning.”
Azeem Zeekrya
"I’m continually inspired through my numerous collaborations with other HDMZers. As a developer, there are many ways to solve a problem. So, it’s wonderful that I have a team to bounce ideas off of, or to go for a different perspective.”
Liz Lawrence
"HDMZ is a great place to work, and I am surprised by everyone's talent every day. I am always driven to do more with my career and continuously achieve my goals. This is a great agency, that really focuses on employees' growth. I have never experienced such encouragement before and I am grateful to be apart of this company."
Quetzal Morin
"I love working with creative and intelligent people who do inspiring work. At HDMZ, everyone adds value in different ways. But most importantly, what really impresses me is the fact that we all have a genuine respect for each other’s ideas and opinions – which, more often than not, leads to great outcomes.”
Shalimar Garcia
"I value working with clients who genuinely make the world a better place. What’s more, I enjoy being around fun coworkers who create zero workplace drama. Each one of my colleagues is truly special. I’m looking forward to growing with the agency, and learning about the latest developments in exciting areas like oncology and gene therapy.”
Michael Una
"HDMZ is like modal jazz – improvisational music organized around “modes” rather than chord changes – in that the agency provides structure, while delighting in seeing people grow, improvise and create something beyond what is expected. When they play together, something truly magical happens. That’s when possibilities are pushed. That’s HDMZ.”
Seth Schwartz
The important stuff
A good job takes a good work environment.
We give our team support and flexibility for the things that matter.
Competitive compensation package
Salaries competitive with industry standards, generous annual cash bonuses based on the profitability of the agency and a competitive 401(k) matching program are standard for all employees.
Salaries competitive with industry standards, generous annual cash bonuses based on the profitability of the agency and a competitive 401(k) matching program are standard for all employees.
Career growth
Each employee participates in our customized career development process, which includes at least two formal feedback sessions per year with direct management and executive leadership to ensure professional development goals are clear and actionable. We also encourage and financially support select continuing education and skills development including degree programs and certifications.
Each employee participates in our customized career development process, which includes at least two formal feedback sessions per year with direct management and executive leadership to ensure professional development goals are clear and actionable. We also encourage and financially support select continuing education and skills development including degree programs and certifications.
Generous wellness benefits
A number of flexible medical, dental and vision plans designed to meet your specific needs, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid holidays, vacation, sick and volunteer time off are available to all employees.
A number of flexible medical, dental and vision plans designed to meet your specific needs, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid holidays, vacation, sick and volunteer time off are available to all employees.
History of social responsibility
We believe it is important to support groups whose mission is to work for the betterment of our society as a whole, in addition to encouraging our employees to volunteer their time and energies to such endeavors.
We believe it is important to support groups whose mission is to work for the betterment of our society as a whole, in addition to encouraging our employees to volunteer their time and energies to such endeavors.
Remote work options
Nearly all of our employees work remotely — which we recognize is the new normal. For those who prefer to work in an office setting, our Chicago corporate office is always available.
Nearly all of our employees work remotely — which we recognize is the new normal. For those who prefer to work in an office setting, our Chicago corporate office is always available.
Flexible work schedule
We welcome flexibility with regard to work hours, as long as the final product is of the highest quality standards set by HDMZ.
We welcome flexibility with regard to work hours, as long as the final product is of the highest quality standards set by HDMZ.
Healthy work-life balance
We strongly encourage employees to take all their yearly vacation days and will even identify, work with and help those who are having difficulty maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We strongly encourage employees to take all their yearly vacation days and will even identify, work with and help those who are having difficulty maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Bonus time off
Our offices close at 1:00 p.m. (local time) on Friday during the summer months. During the winter holiday season, HDMZ closes its offices for one week.
Our offices close at 1:00 p.m. (local time) on Friday during the summer months. During the winter holiday season, HDMZ closes its offices for one week.
Twice-weekly town halls
Our virtual town halls create camaraderie, encourage teamwork, build community and make it easier for contributions to come from a broader group of individuals.
Our virtual town halls create camaraderie, encourage teamwork, build community and make it easier for contributions to come from a broader group of individuals.
Open positions
We are seeking a remote (work from home) Staff Accountant based on the west coast. This position will report to the Senior Accountant. The Staff Accountant plays a significant role in many aspects of accounting operations, including assisting with entering daily expenses and payable transactional activities as well as monthly general ledger duties. The right person for this role will be a team player and have an excellent ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
The Scientific Communications Supervisor position requires the committed expertise of a talented and passionate team member in media relations, who will lead the development and implementation of PR programs from beginning to end for our life science partners. The person in this position is responsible for managing long-term account direction, while demonstrating forward-thinking, sound judgment and decision-making skills, and providing proactive counsel and direction in all facets of public relations, especially media relations. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Public Relations, and the group’s managing editor.
The Senior Scientific Writer position requires the committed expertise of a talented and passionate team member in media relations. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, and has an intense curiosity, a thirst for knowledge, a good grasp of the life sciences, and the skills to reach a variety of audiences. The person in this position is responsible for handling day-to-day account needs, while demonstrating forward-thinking, sound judgment and decision-making skills, and providing proactive counsel and direction in all facets of public relations, especially media relations. This position reports directly to the Director of Public Relations, and the group’s managing editor.