ACD Copy (DTC - Pharma)

TitleAssociate Creative Director, Copy-3-day onsite requirement (NYC)About the role:This role will be working on a DTC pharma account in the oncology space. Given this is one of the largest accounts at the agency, our client is looking for top-tier talent to join this team. This person will work on complete 360 projects for this brand - TV, social, video, digital, patient videos, conf. materials, etc. Please be sure to include a portfolio when applying. If you don't have a link to your book on your resume, you can email your work/samples directly to James@PLEASE NOTE: HEALTHCARE / PHARMA DTC ADVERTISING EXPERIENCE IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR THIS ROLE.Description:The Associate Creative Director, Copy is responsible for leading the creative work on one or more agency accounts. This leadership role includes assigning teams, inspiring those teams to consistently product exceptional concepts and final work, and working closely with account management to ensure that our clients are satisfied with the quality of our creative work, the value of our services, and our responsiveness to their needs. This position requires the ACD, Copy to have extensive DTC pharma experience.Responsibilities:Creative/Hands-on WorkHelp develop and review creative briefs that provide strategic insight and creative inspirationWork with ACD, Art to produce standout and strategically focused concepts and campaignsTake on appropriate projects and own them, start to finishManage and work independently, under tight deadlines, while juggling multiple projectsEstimate copy hoursParticipate in client meetingsLead concept presentationsAttend market research as appropriate Share responsibility with planning to shape strategic brandingManagement and leadership:Assign creative teams best suited for each project based on ability and workloadManage workloads to maximize productivity of the copy team, ensuring that everyone is busy and billableWork closely with art, editorial, and project management departments to ensure that deadlines and budgets are metProvide written and face-to-face feedback for annual performance reviews, as well as ongoing feedback throughout the year (written when requested)Identify and interview prospective creative candidatesBecome the creative voice for your accountsDevelop good relationships with your clientsWork with account management to grow our business at existing clientsWork with creative management to address performance, workflow, and quality issues and develop long-range plans for the creative groupLead the creative teams in development of concepts and execution of all projectsAssure that all copywriters are trained and, where needed, mentored to maintain the standards and expectations of the agency and the client, and to meet their own career goalsDemonstrate to clients that you understand their products and marketing challenges and are responsive to the strategic and creative needsRepresent the agency at client meetings and social events as appropriateQualifications:10+ years' agency experience5-7+ years of DTC pharma experienceBA degree (Advertising, Communications, Fine Arts, or related field preferred)A proven track record of creative ability and judgment, successful client contact experience, the ability to work collaboratively with account management, excellent presentation skills, successful experience in managing creative teams and multiple accounts, and the commitment to go the extra mile in time and effort to produce the very best work

Created: 2025-03-06