Copy Supervisor

Publicis Groupe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Publicis Groupe seeks an experienced healthcare copywriter to lead long-form copy for pharma brands across HCP and consumer audiences. You will collaborate with Creative, Account and Medical teams, owning copy, editorial and clinical content from ideation to launch.

The role requires a strong portfolio and 5–8 years of pharma/healthcare writing, with HCP writing experience, ability to meet tight deadlines, and a Bachelor's degree. You will mentor junior writers and ensure scientific accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of copywriting experience in pharma/healthcare.
• Must have HCP writing experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute long-form copy development for brand engagements across HCP & Consumer audiences.
• Know all aspects of the brand including trials, studies and patient profiles.
• Build strong relationships with Creative, Account & Client teams to own copy, editorial and clinical content.
• Partner with teams to ensure copy advances creative brief objectives and marketing goals.
• Serve as point person for original copy development on tactical projects and campaigns.
• Present to client MLR teams and navigate approvals.

Skills

Copywriting

Pharma knowledge

Client collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Company description

CoLab is a fully integrated, cross-discipline team that provides best-in-class services in a fluid and modular way. With our clients at the center, we create brand movement at the speed of people’s lives by connecting real-time data with world-class creative, content, and media in service of growth and Return on investment.

CoLab is a “power of one” solution, encompassing data, media, and production. By drawing from across the vast Publicis Groupe network, we are uniquely positioned to deliver innovation and specialized skills to our clients, as well as enriching opportunities and inclusive benefits to our employees. We pride ourselves on combining the atmosphere of a startup company with the stability and experience of a global leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute long-form copy development for one or more brand engagements across HCP & Consumer audiences in the pharmaceutical marketing sector
• Know, like the back of your hand, all aspects of the brand including trials, studies and patient profiles
• Build strong relationships with Creative, Account & Client brand teams, such that each group identifies you as the holder of all copy, editorial and clinical knowledge for the brand
• Partner with Creative, Account and Client teams to ensure copy that advances creative brief objectives and accomplishes marketing objectives
• Point person for original (directed) copy development on assigned client engagements, including both tactical projects (websites and interactive marketing applications) and creative campaigns
• Present to, build relationships with, and find actionable paths forward based on the critiques of client MLR (medical, legal, regulatory) teams
• Build leadership cooperation with Editorial to engender obsessive attention to narrative consistency, voice & tone, and accuracy of content
• Write, reference and annotate copy in preparation for medical/legal review in a deadline-focused environment
• See copy decks and manuscripts through development and to launch (in partnership with Editorial)
• Deliver fluent knowledge of interactive capabilities, content development and editorial flow
• Develop original content for new projects, and collaborate with Medical Director when needed
• Help mentor more Junior Copy Writers, developing their ability to produce quality work

Qualifications

Skills:

• Ability to recognize strong creative ideas and see them through to completion.
• Ability to sell ideas to other members of the creative team and to clients.
• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical/healthcare marketing.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements:

• A strong copy portfolio and unique voice.
• Track record as a creative problem solver with a knack for fresh ideas and a new perspective.
• At least 5-8 years’ copywriting experience, including work in pharma/healthcare.
• MUST have HCP writing experience
• Strong conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to develop compelling creative ideas, messaging platforms, and campaign concepts that bring complex healthcare and scientific stories to life.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with Strategy and Medical teams, partnering cross-functionally to deliver insight-driven, scientifically accurate creative solutions.
• Experience with writing consumer-focused and healthcare professional focused content.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Compensation Range: USD $81,225.00 - USD $129,987.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/2/2026.