Associate Creative Director

We’re looking for an Associate Creative Director, Copy — a creative leader and writer by trade who can turn complex clinical science into work that moves people. You’ll lead creative engagements across multiple healthcare and pharma accounts, partnering closely with an ACD/Art counterparts to conceive and shape campaigns that are strategically sound, scientifically accurate, and genuinely human.
This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll concept alongside your team, not just above it — writing when the work demands it, directing when it doesn’t, and always pushing for the idea that makes the science land emotionally as well as intellectually.
What You’ll Do

Lead the development of strategic, scientifically sound creative concepts, copy, and integrated campaigns across HCP and consumer/patient channels
Translate complex clinical and scientific information into clear, compelling, medically accurate messaging aligned to brand strategy
Partner with an Art counterparts to build integrated concepts from brief to final execution across digital, print, video, and social
Mentor and direct copywriters, providing clear creative feedback, craft development, and career guidance
Present creative work to clients with confidence
Collaborate cross-functionally with Strategy, Accounts, Medical/Regulatory, and Project Management to keep work on strategy
Maintain command of medical, legal, and regulatory (MLR) review processes and ensure all copy clears compliance without losing its edge
Contribute to new business efforts, including pitch concepting and creative presentations
Stay current on therapeutic area science, competitive landscape, and industry trends across assigned brands
Required Experience:

7+ years of copywriting and creative leadership experience in advertising, with significant time in healthcare/pharma agency environments
A portfolio that demonstrates conceptual range, strong writing craft, and the ability to lead integrated campaigns — not just individual assets
Experience across HCP and DTC/patient marketing; multi-therapeutic-area exposure (oncology, rare disease, eye care, dermatology and/or neurology) is a strong plus
Proven ability to mentor and elevate writers while maintaining your own hands-on creative output
Comfort operating within regulated, MLR-reviewed healthcare brands
A collaborative, low-ego approach to partnering with Art, Strategy, client services, project management, media and engagement
Curiosity about and comfort with AI-assisted ideation and production tools as part of a modern creative workflow
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
What Sets Us Apart

A senior, close-knit creative department where all levels shape the work directly rather than managing it from a distance
Real investment in craft development and career growth for writers and teams alike
A culture built on being good to each other while being hard on the work

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