Creative Director, Copy (Health)

We are seeking a highly strategic and creatively driven Creative Director, Copy for our healthcare brand(s). The role requires a visionary with strong persuasive writing skills to lead a team of talented copywriters and deliver innovative, award‑winning messaging that meets client business challenges.
Responsibilities Be the go‑to creative leader for assigned brand(s): provide thoughtful leadership, strategic clarity, inspiration and direction to teams, and help develop strong ideas that solve clients’ business challenges.
Provide actionable, clear, and strategic feedback to teams and work closely with Strategy, Account, and client to ensure ideas align with the creative brief.
Conceive and persuasively present award‑worthy concepts and recommendations to internal teams and clients.
Lead production efforts and demonstrate ability to work within budget or articulate justification to increase budget for projects with the Account Team.
Foster strong relationships with clients and spot opportunities to enhance or build on a project (upsell).
Present confidently to clients and clearly communicate how creative work/design meets the strategic and business objective.
Manage multiple projects, sometimes for various brands with different scopes, and ensure all project and team deadlines are met.
Qualifications Portfolio that demonstrates creative and conceptual thinking, preferably in the healthcare/pharma industry.
8‑10+ years of equivalent experience with 5+ years of supervisory experience.
Highly creative individual who generates innovative, award‑worthy creative and strategic ideas that solve business challenges.
Confident and persuasive presenter, able to respond well to challenging client situations.
Comfortable acting as liaison between agency vendor and client.
Comfortable pushing back on brief or strategic direction as necessary and collaborating with senior level co‑workers and clients.
Benefits Passionate, driven people: a culture of extraordinary work.
Consciously cultivated culture: an inclusive community that fosters positivity, active listening, and empowerment of creative bravery.
Competitive benefits: full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision), generous 401(k) match (100% dollar‑for‑dollar up to 5% of salary), and paid time off.
Growth‑minded opportunities: real‑time feedback, growth‑oriented mindset, and training opportunities through VML and WPP.
Salary: $100,000—$230,000 USD.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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