Associate Creative Director, Life Sciences Copy

Accenture; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Song is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Copy to lead branded, promotional copy for healthcare audiences in a highly regulated life sciences environment. You will translate complex clinical data into compelling messaging and lead cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels.

You bring 6+ years in pharma/life sciences copywriting, strong FDA/MLR knowledge, and proven leadership of copywriters.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional copywriting experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare fields.
• 3+ years of experience mentoring and reviewing work of copywriters or junior creatives.
• Proven experience developing branded, promotional content for HCP, patient, and caregiver audiences.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, MLR review processes, and content submission requirements in regulated environments.
• Portfolio showcasing branded promotional pharma/healthcare work across channels for HCP/patient audiences is required.
• Ability to interpret clinical data, prescribing information, and scientific materials to create compelling promotional narratives.
• Strong presentation and client management skills, with clear communication and feedback handling.
• Excellent collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Availability to support teams working in EST hours.
• High school diploma, GED, or CAEC.
• English is required for interactions across Canada, US and global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of branded, promotional copy across channels for life sciences and healthcare clients.
• Translate scientific and product information into clear, compliant messaging for HCP, patient, and caregiver audiences.
• Present work internally and to clients with a strategic rationale tied to objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated experiences.
• Ensure content aligns with brand, tone, regulatory standards, and MLR guidelines.
• Navigate MLR processes, incorporating feedback while preserving quality.
• Write and oversee long- and short-form content for email, websites, ads, and omnichannel assets.
• Develop headlines and calls to action to drive engagement and conversions.
• Use research and performance data to inform messaging across segments.
• Maintain consistency and quality across deliverables, mentoring junior creatives.
• Contribute to campaign strategy and project plans with senior leadership.
• Manage timelines and deliverables with organization and transparency.
• Mentor copywriters and junior creatives to elevate craft.
• Collaborate with Creative Manager on project plans and quality standards.

Skills

Copywriting

Mentoring

Life sciences marketing

Regulatory knowledge

Promotional content

Client presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Accenture Song is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Copy to lead branded, promotional copy for healthcare audiences in a highly regulated life sciences environment. You will translate complex clinical data into compelling messaging and lead cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels.

You bring 6+ years in pharma/life sciences copywriting, strong FDA/MLR knowledge, and proven leadership of copywriters.