Associate Creative Director, Copy

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.