Copy Supervisor

PowerToFly; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Copy Supervisor to lead copy development for brand campaigns across print, video and digital media. The role partners with Editorial, Art and Account teams to deliver high‑quality, compliant creative work under tight deadlines.

You will mentor others, drive brand messaging, and participate in client meetings to ensure satisfaction. The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in pharmaceutical advertising with a strong track record in copywriting, MLR processes, and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of pharmaceutical advertising agency experience.
• BS or BA degree required.
• Proven track record of creative ability, client contact, and collaboration with art and account teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead copy development for print, video and digital projects with minimal supervision.
• Ensure copy is clear, powerful, error-free, and properly annotated.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentor junior writers; contribute to brand messaging.
• Participate in client meetings and reviews; manage workload and deadlines.
• Present copy with enthusiasm and secure buy-in from clients.

Skills

Copywriting

Brand messaging

Client engagement

Leadership

Project management

Education

BS/BA degree

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

The Copy Supervisor is responsible for copy development and oversight on assigned brand and working closely with Editorial, Art, and Account partners to ensure that clients are satisfied with the quality of our creative work, the value of our services, and our responsiveness to their needs. We are looking for a copy supervisor for an AOR business that is primarily (90%) HCP-facing communications

Creative/Hands-on Work (80%)

• Works with Art partner to produce and present Brave, Authentic, Inspiring ideas and multi-channel tactics
• The lead writer on print, video, and digital projects with minimal supervision
• All copy must be clear, powerful, and free of errors, as well as correctly referenced and annotated
• Manages and works independently, often under tight deadlines, while juggling multiple projects
• Learning to provide constructive feedback to improve others’ work
• Contributes to development of brand messages
• Participates in client meetings
• Participates in MLR reviews as needed
• Attends market research as appropriate
• Becoming familiar with positioning and strategic process
• Understands that advertising is a service industry that sometimes requires extra time and effort to meet client commitments

Management (10%)

• Manages their own workload and those of direct reports to maximize productivity and maintain billable hours; conscious of financial implications of freelance use when delegating projects
• Works closely with Art, Editorial, Traffic and Project Management to ensure jobs are on track with deadlines and budgets
• Proactively seeks feedback from supervisor and Creative leaders
• Provides written and face-to-face feedback for annual performance reviews, as well as ongoing feedback throughout the year
• Interviews prospective Copy candidates

Leadership (10%)

• Maintains good relationships with clients
• Consistently demonstrates to clients an understanding of assigned brand(s) and relevant marketing challenges, and is responsive to their strategic and creative needs
• Represents the agency at client meetings with other team members
• Presents copy with enthusiasm, internally and externally, to gain buy-in and negotiate changes
• Assures that all supervised copywriters are trained and mentored to maintain the expectations of the agency and the client, and to meet their own career goals

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years’ pharmaceutical advertising agency experience
• BS or BA degree
• A proven track record of creative ability and judgment; successful client contact experience; collaborates successfully with Art and Account; good presentation skills; a strong interest in science and healthcare; understanding of MLR review processes and requirements; strong copywriting skills in all media
• Plus experience, but not required: neuroscience, human anatomy, physician-administered treatment

Additional Information

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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What AbbVie Has to Offer

Our work can—and does—have a tangible, lasting impact on millions of people. But it’s not just the results that matter. How we achieve them matters, too. Leading with purpose, we work to build a more sustainable future for generations to come. We do that by putting our expertise, resources and talent to work to make a real difference for patients, communities and our world.