Pharma Copy Lead - Sickle Cell & Gene Therapy

Avalere Health; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Hybrid and remote work

Vacation days + personal day

Public holidays

Global mobility opportunities

Job summary

Avalere Health is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Copy to lead high-impact pharma communications. You will direct writing and design across interactive, motion, and print projects, guiding teams to deliver strategic, clinically informed campaigns.

You will mentor junior creatives, build client relationships, and ensure work aligns with clinical data and market dynamics. A strong portfolio and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Multicultural experience
• Experience in both HCP and Patient marketing
• Experience working in Sickle Cell Disease or Gene Therapy
• Bachelor’s Degree in advertising, marketing, writing or equivalent area of study
• Experience in leading teams and mentoring junior creatives
• Minimum 9 years creative copywriting experience, with at least 3 years in writing for pharma
• Pharmaceutical experience required
• Launch experience required
• Demonstrates ability to direct writing and design of interactive, motion and print projects
• Strong customer service skills with a commitment to superior quality
• Must be self-motivated, professional, detail-oriented, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Can share a digital portfolio that includes a wide range of interactive work across multi-media channels and platforms

Responsibilities

• Deliver breakthrough creative work, while influencing your peers
• Lead projects from conception to completion
• Understand strategic and financial goals for clients and AH
• Master the clinical data and competitive landscape associated with your brands/account
• Actively participate in staffing and evaluating the scope of work
• Champion creativity by frequently sharing inspiring work
• Develop and/or strengthen client relationships
• Share the spotlight so that junior creatives can shine
• Manage delegation and workflow on multiple projects/brands
• Empower others to reach their full potential
• Manage multiple teams and multiple work streams efficiently, effectively, and profitably
• Communicate actively with project teams to keep deliverables on track and on schedule

Skills

Multicultural experience

Healthcare marketing

Therapy experience

Team leadership

Copywriting

Pharmaceutical experience

Launch experience

Writing + design direction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in advertising/marketing/writing

Job description

Avalere Health is seeking an Associate Creative Director, Copy to lead high-impact pharma communications. You will direct writing and design across interactive, motion, and print projects, guiding teams to deliver strategic, clinically informed campaigns.

You will mentor junior creatives, build client relationships, and ensure work aligns with clinical data and market dynamics. A strong portfolio and leadership are essential for success.