Associate Creative Director, Copy

EVERSANA™ Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare agency seeks an Associate Creative Director, Copy to lead creative projects and manage a talented team. This role involves shaping brand narratives, collaborating with clients, and driving impactful campaigns in the pharmaceutical sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in copywriting, project management, and team leadership, along with a commitment to fostering a collaborative environment. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving patient lives and making a difference in the healthcare industry. If you are passionate about creativity and strategy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of writing experience in the pharma space.
• Advanced command of scientific information and copywriting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects across multiple brands and channels.
• Define brand voice and tone while ensuring quality.
• Mentor and grow mid- to senior-level team members.

Skills

Copywriting

Project Management

Creative Leadership

Brand Strategy

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

Job description

EVERSANA INTOUCHis a leading full-service, global healthcare agency serving the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients.

We combine the power of world-class creative and digital teams with deep market access, payer, and healthcare communications expertise to provide innovative solutions to life science companies that want to connect with consumers, healthcare professionals, and payers.

We get fired up when people talk about getting—and staying—healthy. That’s where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for one’s health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need.

And as a part of EVERSANA, a pioneer in next-generation commercial services, we connect dots that other agencies can’t, helping drive commercialization success.

Our eight affiliates within the EVERSANA INTOUCH Network include EVERSANA INTOUCH Solutions, EVERSANA INTOUCH Proto, EVERSANA INTOUCH Seven, EVERSANA INTOUCH Oxygen, EVERSANA INTOUCH Engage, EVERSANA INTOUCH B2D, EVERSANA INTOUCH Media, and EVERSANA INTOUCH International.

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA INTOUCH, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve.

Job Description

WHAT DOES AN ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, COPY DO?

The Associate Creative Director, Copy (ACD) is a contributor, manager, and leader of brands, who sets the bar in terms of craft for senior-level copy team members. The ACD has a proven ability to multitask, delegate, and manage as appropriate to ensure seamless management of business, while still contributing to idea generation and executional excellence. They are a direct liaison between creative and senior account team members and clients across their assigned brands, answering and exceeding strategic and creative expectations. They demonstrate a high level of business acumen while also nurturing the talents of others. The ACD possesses advanced presentation and persuasion skills and is adept at leading meetings and selling work internally and externally. The ACD is a leader that sets a positive tone and is a role model for others.

• Proven experience owning/leading/managing projects across portfolio on multiple brands ranging in scope, complexity and channel, and ability to create a cohesive brand experience
• Mastery in concepting the big idea and pulling it through as a campaign across multiple channels
• Effectively manages team and business in collaboration with the Creative Director
• Mastery in defining brand voice and tone
• Adaptability and ability to lead team in a new direction, initiating change
• Proficient in providing feedback on copy to advance the work and deliver against expectations
• Mastery in estimating hours on an individual or team level for various projects across the portfolio
• Actively manages workloads and works with resourcing to ensure proper utilization and gather additional resources when necessary
• Advanced understanding of business and communications strategy and how to leverage different channels to achieve those goals
• Understands the importance of utilization and works hard to hit targets individually and for the extended team
• Mastery of accessibility best practices and a commitment to apply these to our work
• Creates an environment that rewards innovation
• Growing understanding of each team member’s individual strengths (superpowers) and how best to leverage these talents to deliver the best work
• Promotes a ‘roll-up your sleeves’ culture, and has a reputation of moving the work forward
• Helps mentor and grow mid- to senior-level team members, elevating their craft and expanding their industry knowledge
• Regularly leads client presentations, communicating an advanced understanding of strategy and how our creative will advance business goals
• Is a go-to resource for new business efforts

Qualifications

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• 8+ years of experience of writing experience primarily in the pharma space
• Recognized creative lead and contributor on both conceptual and tactical projects
• Advanced command of scientific information and copywriting as well as the ability to work seamlessly with internal/external medical and legal teams
• Must be able to handle high-volume with fast turnarounds, be highly organized and efficient and a smart leader
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage teams and projects
• A wide range of industry experience and various disease state experience
• Highly collaborative and proactiveteam player, with a proven track record of building strong internal and client relationships

Additional Information

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

• Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.
• Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.
• Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.
• Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.
• Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.
• Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.
• Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.
• Always InnovateI am bold and creative in everything I do.

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $119,00 to $176,000 and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living).More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers . EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time.

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From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at [emailprotected] .