Associate Creative Director - COPY (Remote)

Staffmark Group; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental, vision and 401K

Job summary

Digital People is recruiting an Associate Creative Director - Copy for a one-year contract in the U.S. market. The role leads copy across cosmetic pharmaceutical brands, delivering engaging, inspirational content for patients, customers, and healthcare professionals.

You will collaborate with Art, Editorial, Account, and PM teams to drive high-quality work and strengthen client partnerships. The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in pharma advertising, a BA, and a strong portfolio showcasing

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years in pharmaceutical advertising agency work.
• Strong aesthetic/beauty copywriting experience; portfolio required.
• Deep knowledge of MLR processes and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading writers and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead copy development for print, video, and digital projects with minimal supervision.
• Partner with Art to develop concepts and multi-channel strategies.
• Write clear, powerful, referenced copy and annotations.
• Develop brand messages and participate in strategy discussions.
• Mentor copywriters and provide constructive feedback.
• Present work internally and with clients; manage deadlines and budgets.

Skills

Copywriting

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Client communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA degree

Job description

Associate Creative Director - COPY

1 YEAR CONTRACT

MUST WORK PST HOURS NO C2C

ACD Copy - Pharmaceutical Advertising

Our global pharmaceutical client is seeking an Associate Creative Director - Copy to lead copy development across multiple cosmetic pharmaceutical brands, as well as the future launch of a new brand. This role is ideal for a creative professional with beauty/aesthetic pharmaceutical experience. The work is more engaging, conversational, and inspirational in tone compared to more conservative therapeutic areas, such as content developed for cardiologists. The Associate Creative Director will partner closely with Art, Editorial, Account, Creative Management, Traffic, and Project Management to develop high-quality creative work and maintain strong client relationships. Audiences include both patients/customers and healthcare professionals within the aesthetics space.

This title is split into 3 areas of focus:

• Hands On: 70%
• Management: 15%
• Leadership: 15%

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead copy development for print, video, and digital projects with minimal supervision.
• Partner with Art to develop creative concepts and multi-channel tactics.
• Write clear, powerful, error-free copy that is properly referenced and annotated.
• Develop brand messages and positioning and contribute to strategy discussions.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
• Provide constructive feedback, training, and mentoring to copywriters.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, market research, and MLR reviews as needed.
• Assign writers to projects based on ability and workload.
• Work with cross-functional teams to keep projects on track with deadlines and budgets.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business growth with existing clients.
• Lead copywriters through concept development and execution.
• Present creative work internally and externally and co-present with Art partners.

Qualifications:

• 7-10+ years of pharmaceutical advertising agency experience
• BA degree
• Strong aesthetic/beauty and creative copywriting skills: Portfolio Required
• Pharmaceutical category experience
• Proven creative concepting ability
• Digital and print experience
• Strong referencing and annotation skills
• Excellent copywriting skills across all media
• Strong marketing and strategic abilities
• Deep understanding of science and healthcare
• Strong understanding of MLR review processes and requirements
• Proven creative judgment and client contact experience
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Art and Account
• Excellent presentation skills
• Previous experience managing writers

DIGITAL PEOPLE IS PROUD TO OFFER MAJOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION AND 401K BENEFITS

#LI-SS1 #LI-REMOTE

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

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