ACD, Copy – Pharma

Clutch; United States; Remote; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Clutch Creative is seeking an ACD, Copy with pharmaceutical advertising experience for a remote engagement in the United States. Lead editorial direction for clinical content and develop breakthrough concepts that translate complex mechanisms into compelling brand stories.

You will oversee brand messaging across lifecycle stages, ensure clinical accuracy, and collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver award-winning work. Strong leadership and MLR expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• 6 years of copywriting experience within a pharmaceutical advertising agency.
• A strong portfolio showcasing pharmaceutical campaigns and multichannel work.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Science, or related field.
• Expert-level understanding of MLR approval process and fact-checking.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial and conceptual direction for pharmaceutical brands and clinical content.
• Create breakthrough creative concepts translating complex data into compelling brand stories.
• Ensure copy remains clinically accurate and strategically positioned across lifecycle stages.
• Partner with ACD, Art to guide cross-functional teams and high-impact work.
• Lead senior-level client presentations defending directions and outcomes.
• Mentor junior copywriters and develop the department's output.
• Navigate FDA/MERL processes and compliant communication strategies.

Skills

Copywriting experience

Pharma

Portfolio

Education

MLR knowledge

Presentation skills

Leadership

Availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role: ACD, Copy – Pharma

Location: Remote

Rate: $55-75/hr (w2) DOE

Clutch Creative is a rapidly growing staffing agency. We support our clients by identifying unreachable talent that helps their businesses grow.

Our candidates work with us because they know we have the best opportunities available to them and will help them navigate their next career move.

We care, we’re honest, and we hustle—that’s what makes us Clutch.

Clutch is looking for an ACD, Copy with pharmaceuticaladvertising or marketing agency experience for a client of ours.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the editorial and conceptual lead for pharmaceutical brands, overseeing the development of clinical content.
• Lead the creation of breakthrough creative concepts that translate complex mechanisms of action and sophisticated clinical data into compelling, high-impact brand stories.
• Oversee the evolution of brand messaging through various lifecycle stages, ensuring all copy remains clinically accurate, strategically sound, and competitively positioned.
• Partner closely with the ACD, Art to lead a cross-functional creative team, fostering a collaborative environment that produces award-winning, strategically driven work.
• Lead client presentations at a senior level, defending conceptual directions and articulating how the creative work solves specific business and clinical challenges.
• Mentor and manage junior to mid-level copywriters, providing clear creative direction and professional development to elevate the department’s overall output.
• Navigate the MLR review process with expertise, finding innovative ways to communicate brand benefits while adhering to strict FDA requirements.
• Drive the development of multichannel campaign ecosystems, ensuring the brand voice is optimized.

Requirements:

• 6 years of copywriting experience within a pharmaceutical advertising agency.
• Proven expertise across therapeutic areas for HCP and/or DTC pharmaceuticals.
• A strong portfolio showcasing conceptual “big idea” thinking and successful execution across pharmaceutical integrated multichannel campaigns in required for consideration!
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Science, or a related field.
• Expert-level understanding of the MLR approval process and the ability to proactively manage fact checking, references and annotations.
• Exceptional presentation skills and the ability to build strong, consultative relationships with senior pharmaceutical clients.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
• Available during business hours for the length of the contract for an immediate start.