Associate Creative Director, Copy

We are looking for an Associate Creative Director, Copy to join our team. You will be responsible for driving creative strategies for our pharmaceutical clients. You have deep knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and an ability to lead creative teams. You will lead a small team of copywriters. You will report to the Creative Director, Copy.

This role is open to remote candidates in the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Drive strategic, big-picture discussions.
• Lead briefs and presentations for pharmaceutical brands and serve as the copy expert for a brand across their HCP and DTC business
• Build strong client relationships through creative collaboration & support
• Present creative concepts and strategies to clients, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Provide insight and expertise about the brands, disease states, clinical trials and data, and competitive products, as well as on all relevant media and technology
• Determine skills and timing needed to achieve a successful campaign
• Accountable for producing assets that deliver on the defined creative strategy
• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the copy team, including setting priorities, assigning resources, and ensuring project goals are achieved
• Work with the CDs to motivate and encourage the creative team to grow while maintaining strong collaborative relationships with other internal stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of industry, competitor, and cultural trends, pulling these references into creative ideas; influence industry trends and contribute to shaping agency strategies.

Requirments:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, life sciences, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical marketing, with at least 5 years of experience working in an agency environment and 3 years at a leadership level
• Experience leading brand planning with clients with budgets in the $3M-$8M range
• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and industry trends.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Excellent presentation and client interaction skills.