VP, Group Copy Supervisor

BGBx; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Job summary

BGBx seeks a VP, Group Copy Supervisor to lead copy strategy and client relations in pharmaceutical advertising. This senior role partners with the Creative Director to elevate campaigns, ensure scientific accuracy, and maintain on-brand messaging across multiple brands.

You will manage a team of writers, oversee promotional copy, and shape presentations for clients. A strong portfolio, 6–8 years in pharma advertising, and excellence in communication are required.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant area preferred.
• 6–8 years of experience in fast-paced pharma advertising.
• Presents a strong portfolio demonstrating superior conceptual and copywriting ability.
• Fantastic presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent supervisory, management, judgment, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Writes copy, concepts, and campaigns.
• Supervises all promotional copy, concepts, and campaigns across all brands.
• Work closely with the Medical Department to ensure scientific accuracy in promotional work.
• Raise creative consciousness of the agency through internal presentations and leadership.
• Keep all work on brand guidelines and strategy.
• Contribute to strategic and tactical planning.
• Key client contact for applicable brands.

Skills

Copywriting

Presentation skills

Supervisory skills

Organization

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

At BGBx, we're driven by a simple idea: breakthrough thinking creates breakthrough impact. As an independent commercial solutions partner to pharmaceutical and life science companies, we bring together strategists, scientists, communicators, creatives, technologists, and data experts to tackle some of healthcare's most important challenges. Our teams work across consulting and communications to help clients shape strategy, launch innovations, engage stakeholders, and drive meaningful results throughout the product lifecycle. The work is complex, fast-moving, and deeply connected to improving lives, creating opportunities for curious minds to make a real difference every day. If you're energized by collaboration, inspired by innovation, and motivated by work that matters, you'll find a place to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact at BGBx.

Position Overview

The VP, Group Copy Supervisor is a senior-level creative department position responsible for providing direct support to the Creative Director, particularly in the areas of creative presentation, client relations, cross-department idea generation, and team creative oversight. The group copy supervisor must possess superior conceptual skills, knowledge of pharmaceutical requirements/terminology, and great copywriting and conceptual skills. This position reports to the Creative Director.

Specific Responsibilities

• Writes copy, concepts, and campaigns
• Supervises all promotional copy, concepts, and campaigns across all brands
• Work extremely closely with the Medical Department to maintain the highest level of scientific accuracy in development of promotional work
• Raise creative consciousness of agency through internal presentations and leadership
• Keep all work consistent and on brand guidelines and strategy
• Contribute to strategic and tactical planning
• Key client contact for applicable brands
• Establish credibility with clients at all levels through advanced thinking and clear communication
• Helps establish and maintain the highest possible standards of reproduction for all digital, print, audio/visual and collateral materials produced by the agency
• Provides direction and guidance to department subordinates
• Informs and advises the Creative Director on the status of departmental affairs
• Encourages the professional development of department staff
• Consults with the Creative Director, as well as account service, traffic and other agency team members as necessary to achieve agency objectives
• Help to identify and eliminate factors creating a crisis, and minimize recurrence
• Meets established deadlines or provides reasonable notice to the Creative Director of special circumstances requiring deadline extension
• Maintains a current list of available freelance writers
• Consults with Creative Director and agency services manager regarding staffing needs
• Engage in personal development necessary to stay current in advertising
• Researches to become more familiar with clients’ businesses

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant area preferred
• 6-8 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment in pharma advertising
• Presents a strong portfolio demonstrating superior conceptual and copywriting ability
• Fantastic presentation and communication skills
• Excellent supervisory, management, judgment, and decision-making skills
• Excellent copywriting and conceptual skills
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skillsProven ability to multitask, handle stressful situations, and deadline pressures
• Understanding of Adobe Creative Suite. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize workflow and redirect agency projects to meet competing and changing deadlines

Salary Range

$150,000 - $180,000

What We Offer

At BGBx, we invest in our people because exceptional talent drives exceptional work. We provide a competitive rewards package designed to support your health, well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work. Our benefits package typically includes health care insurance, retirement plans, generous paid time off and holidays, wellness benefits, life insurance, learning and development opportunities, and other resources that support our employees throughout their careers. Additional benefits may be available based on your location. Beyond benefits, you'll find a culture built on collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare and the people it serves.

BGBx is an equal opportunity employer.All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law.