Associate Creative Director, Copy (Pharma Ad Agency Experience Required)

Define Ventures; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EVERSANA INTOUCH, a global life sciences marketing network, seeks an Associate Creative Director, Copy to lead brand voice and storytelling across projects. You will own concept and copy development, partner with art directors, mentor junior writers, and drive creative excellence for HCP and DTC campaigns.

You''ll oversee multiple projects, present work to clients, and help win new business while modeling diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong background in copywriting and concepting.
• Exceptional leadership skills and mentor mindset.
• Experience crafting narrative across multiple formats.
• Experience writing for healthcare audiences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own concept and copy development across projects of varying scope.
• Multitask and delegate to ensure timely delivery while contributing to ideas.
• Serve as liaison between senior creative and cross-functional teams.
• Present work externally and foster client relationships.
• Provide career guidance and mentorship to the copy team.
• Participate in new business as a conceptor and writer.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in daily practice.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Copywriting

Leadership

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education

Job description

Company Description

EVERSANA INTOUCH® is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first – and only – agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform through EVERSANA®. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients.

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.

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.

Job Description

WHAT DOES AN ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, COPY DO?

We are seeking a talented and visionary Associate Creative Director, Copy, to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in copywriting and concepting, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for storytelling. As an Associate Creative Director, Copy, you will work closely with your art partner, the Creative Director, and other team members to develop and execute compelling creative while serving as the owner of the brand voice and narrative for both internal and external teams.

• The ACD of Copy is an active contributor to and leader of the creative team, taking full responsibility of the work and owning concept and copy development on various projects across the portfolio ranging in complexity and scope.

• The ACD of Copy has a proven ability to multitask and delegate as appropriate to ensure seamless management of projects of varying types, while still contributing to idea generation that moves the needles for their brands.

• This individual is a direct liaison between senior creative and cross-functional team members, focused on consistently delivering work that answers stratetic, business, and creative expectations while collaborating seamlessly.

• Possesses advanced presentation skills and is often called upon to sell work externally and foster strong client relationships.

• Responsible for providing career-building guidance, mentorship, and support to the full copy team to promote growth and development.

• Responsible for particcipating in new business as a conceptor and writer of pitch-winning ideas.

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education plus professional experience required

• At least 8 years of writing experience in marketing, advertising or a related field

• Experience writing for both HCP and DTC audiences; rare disease experience is a plus

• AOR experience is preferred

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 Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). This role is eligible for hire in select U.S. locations based on business and operational considerations. For a full list of locations, visit eversana.com/careers. 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.

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 [email protected]

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