Associate Creative Director, Copy

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

PTO & sick time

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Ladders, a leader in Healthcare space, seeks an Associate Creative Director, Copy to shape copy strategy and drive creative execution across brands and campaigns. Remote in the US, you’ll partner with art directors, UX, Tech, and CX teams to ensure compelling, compliant messaging and cohesive storytelling.

You will lead client presentations, test messages, and mentor copy talent while navigating regulatory review. 8–10 years in pharma copy leadership with a strong writing background required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, communications, English, journalism, or related field.
• 8-10 years of agency experience, with at least 6 years in pharmaceutical copy leadership.
• Exceptional copywriting, storytelling, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and mentor creative talent.
• Strong conceptual thinking and ability to translate complex medical content into clear messaging.
• Deep understanding of social platforms and emerging cultural trends.
• Experience navigating regulatory processes and medical/legal review (MLR).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the creative lead and owner of copy across assigned brands and campaigns.
• Partner with art directors on brand and concept development, ensuring cohesive visual and verbal storytelling.
• Lead the development of long-form and short-form content while maintaining brand tone, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with UX, Tech, and CX teams to align content with user experience and platform requirements.
• Provide strategic input and creative leadership in client meetings and presentations.
• Participate in market research and message testing to refine promotional content.
• Mentor and manage copywriters, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.

Skills

Copywriting

Leadership

Brand storytelling

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring

Cross-functional teams

Pharma copy

Regulatory review

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Associate Creative Director, Copy to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This role will shape copy strategy and creative execution across brands and campaigns, ensuring messaging is compelling, compliant, and aligned to business goals. You will partner closely with art directors, UX, Tech, and CX teams to create cohesive storytelling across channels while guiding work through regulatory and medical/legal review. The position also calls for hands-on leadership in client presentations, message testing, and mentoring copy talent.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Compensation: $135,000 - $155,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the creative lead and owner of copy across assigned brands and campaigns
• Partner with art directors on brand and concept development, ensuring cohesive visual and verbal storytelling
• Lead the development of long-form and short-form content while maintaining brand tone, consistency, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with UX, Tech, and CX teams to align content with user experience and platform requirements
• Provide strategic input and creative leadership in client meetings and presentations
• Participate in market research and message testing to refine promotional content
• Mentor and manage copywriters, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, communications, English, journalism, or a related field
• 8-10 years of experience in an agency setting, with at least 6 years in pharmaceutical copy leadership
• Exceptional copywriting, storytelling, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and mentor creative talent
• Strong conceptual thinking and ability to connect abstract ideas into compelling narratives
• Deep understanding of social platforms and emerging cultural trends
• Experience navigating regulatory processes and medical/legal review (MLR)
• Ability to quickly grasp complex medical and technical content and translate it into clear, engaging messaging

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company match 401k
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.