Associate Creative Director, Copy

Princeton10; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Copy, to lead creative strategies for pharmaceutical clients. This role emphasizes collaboration, strategic thinking, and strong leadership skills while overseeing a talented team of copywriters. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pharmaceutical marketing and a deep understanding of industry regulations. You will play a crucial role in shaping creative concepts, building client relationships, and driving successful campaigns. If you are passionate about creativity and want to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus

Health Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pharmaceutical marketing, with 5+ years in an agency and 3+ in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic discussions and lead briefs for pharmaceutical brands.
• Build client relationships and present creative concepts collaboratively.
• Manage the copy team and ensure project goals are achieved.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Marketing

Leadership

Client Interaction

Creative Strategy

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Job description

We are looking for an Associate Creative Director, Copy to join our team. You will be responsible for driving creative strategies for our pharmaceutical clients. You have deep knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and an ability to lead creative teams. You will lead a small team of copywriters. You will report to the Creative Director, Copy.

This role is open to remote candidates in the United States or Canada, with a preference for candidates in the Eastern time zone.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic, big-picture discussions.
• Lead briefs and presentations for pharmaceutical brands and serve as the copy expert for a brand across their HCP and DTC business.
• Build strong client relationships through creative collaboration & support.
• Present creative concepts and strategies to clients, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Provide insight and expertise about the brands, disease states, clinical trials and data, and competitive products, as well as on all relevant media and technology.
• Determine skills and timing needed to achieve a successful campaign.
• Accountable for producing assets that deliver on the defined creative strategy.
• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the copy team, including setting priorities, assigning resources, and ensuring project goals are achieved.
• Work with the CDs to motivate and encourage the creative team to grow while maintaining strong collaborative relationships with other internal stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of industry, competitor, and cultural trends, pulling these references into creative ideas; influence industry trends and contribute to shaping agency strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, life sciences, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing, with at least 5 years of experience working in an agency environment and 3 years at a leadership level.
• Experience leading brand planning with clients with budgets in the $3M-$8M range.
• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and industry trends.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Excellent presentation and client interaction skills.

$140,000 - $180,000 a year

We provide base salary, bonus and benefits to our team members.

Interested in working with us? Apply online today. For this role, a copy of your work portfolio will also be required for future interview stages.