EVERSANA is hiring: Associate Creative Director, Copy in New York

Associate Creative Director, Copy

EVERSANA INTOUCH is a leading full-service, global healthcare agency serving the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions, and data analytics services for clients.

We combine the power of world-class creative and digital teams with deep market access, payer, and healthcare communications expertise to provide innovative solutions to life science companies that want to connect with consumers, healthcare professionals, and payers.

We get fired up when people talk about gettingand stayinghealthy. That's where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for one's health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need.

And as a part of EVERSANA, a pioneer in next-generation commercial services, we connect dots that other agencies can't, helping drive commercialization success.

Our eight affiliates within the EVERSANA INTOUCH Network include EVERSANA INTOUCH Solutions, EVERSANA INTOUCH Proto, EVERSANA INTOUCH Seven, EVERSANA INTOUCH Oxygen, EVERSANA INTOUCH Engage, EVERSANA INTOUCH B2D, EVERSANA INTOUCH Media, and EVERSANA INTOUCH International.

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA INTOUCH, our people, clients, and most importantly, the patients we serve.

Job Description

WHAT DOES AN ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, COPY DO?

The Associate Creative Director, Copy (ACD) is a contributor, manager, and leader of brands, who sets the bar in terms of craft for senior-level copy team members. The ACD has a proven ability to multitask, delegate, and manage as appropriate to ensure seamless management of business, while still contributing to idea generation and executional excellence. They are a direct liaison between creative and senior account team members and clients across their assigned brands, answering and exceeding strategic and creative expectations. They demonstrate a high level of business acumen while also nurturing the talents of others. The ACD possesses advanced presentation and persuasion skills and is adept at leading meetings and selling work internally and externally. The ACD is a leader that sets a positive tone and is a role model for others.

• Proven experience owning/leading/managing projects across portfolio on multiple brands ranging in scope, complexity and channel, and ability to create a cohesive brand experience
• Mastery in concepting the big idea and pulling it through as a campaign across multiple channels
• Effectively manages team and business in collaboration with the Creative Director
• Mastery in defining brand voice and tone
• Adaptability and ability to lead team in a new direction, initiating change
• Proficient in providing feedback on copy to advance the work and deliver against expectations
• Mastery in estimating hours on an individual or team level for various projects across the portfolio
• Actively manages workloads and works with resourcing to ensure proper utilization and gather additional resources when necessary
• Advanced understanding of business and communications strategy and how to leverage different channels to achieve those goals
• Understands the importance of utilization and works hard to hit targets individually and for the extended team
• Mastery of accessibility best practices and a commitment to apply these to our work
• Creates an environment that rewards innovation
• Growing understanding of each team member's individual strengths (superpowers) and how best to leverage these talents to deliver the best work
• Promotes a 'roll-up your sleeves' culture, and has a reputation of moving the work forward
• Helps mentor and grow mid- to senior-level team members, elevating their craft and expanding their industry knowledge
• Regularly leads client presentations, communicating an advanced understanding of strategy and how our creative will advance business goals
• Is a go-to resource for new business efforts

Qualifications

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• 8+ years of experience in healthcare/pharma advertising
• A wide range of industry experience among various disease states for both consumers and healthcare professionals
• Ability to develop meaningful creative across the omnichannel journey. Strong preference for candidates with social and television/broadcast experience
• Recognized creative lead and contributor on both conceptual and tactical projects
• Advanced command of scientific information and copywriting as well as the ability to work seamlessly with internal/external medical and legal teams
• Must be a creative leader with the ability to lead copy team and establish cross-functional relationships
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage teams and high-project volume
• Highly collaborative and proactive team player, with a proven track record of building strong internal and client relationships