ACD, Copy

Job summary

Lead creative concepts, messaging platforms, and compliant multi-channel copy for pharmaceutical brands across HCP, patient, and payer audiences. Collaborate with creative, strategy, account, medical, and regulatory teams; present and refine work; and mentor copywriters through development and MLR review.

Job details

We are seeking an Associate Creative Director, Copy with deep experience in pharmaceutical advertising, FDA-regulated content, and medical writing. This role blends creative leadership with scientific accuracy, ensuring that all concepts and copy meet brand strategy, regulatory standards, and high creative expectations. This will be a 6+ month role, remote. Rate range is $95-105 per hour, t4. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of creative concepts, messaging platforms, and multi-channel campaign copy for pharmaceutical brands Partner closely with art, strategy, account, and medical teams to deliver integrated creative solutions Write and oversee high quality copy across HCP, patient, and payer audiences, including digital, print, video, and experiential formats Ensure all work aligns with FDA, OPDP, and industry regulatory requirements Review and refine copy for accuracy, clarity, and scientific integrity Present creative work to internal teams, clients, and medical/regulatory reviewers Mentor and guide junior and mid-level copywriters, providing clear direction and actionable feedback Collaborate with medical and regulatory teams to navigate MLR submissions and revisions Qualifications 6 -10 years of copywriting experience in healthcare advertising or medical communications Strong understanding of FDA regulations, MLR processes, and pharmaceutical promotional guidelines Proven ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, compelling, and compliant copy Experience leading creative teams and guiding concept development Portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, storytelling, and pharma expertise Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Preferred Experience Experience across multiple therapeutic areas Background in HCP and DTC campaigns Agency or client side experience

What you’ll do

Lead creative concepts, messaging platforms, and compliant multi-channel copy for pharmaceutical brands across HCP, patient, and payer audiences. Collaborate with creative, strategy, account, medical, and regulatory teams; present and refine work; and mentor copywriters through development and MLR review.

Requirements

Requires 6–10 years of healthcare advertising or medical communications copywriting experience, strong knowledge of FDA and OPDP requirements and MLR processes, and the ability to translate complex science into clear, compelling copy. Candidates should demonstrate creative leadership, pharmaceutical expertise, strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines; experience across therapeutic areas and HCP or DTC campaigns is preferred.

Listed skills

• Teams · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Brand Strategy · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Strong Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pharmaceutical Copywriting
• Creative Leadership
• Creative Concept Development
• Messaging Strategy
• Multi-Channel Campaign Copy
• Medical Writing
• FDA Regulatory Compliance
• OPDP Requirements
• MLR Submissions
• Scientific Communication
• HCP Campaigns
• Patient Campaigns
• Payer Campaigns
• Copy Editing
• Team Mentoring
• Client Presentations

Job areas

• Marketing
• Creative & Media
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

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