Job Description
What Does An Associate Creative Director (Copy), Market Access 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 in market access and all related channels payer (commercial / government), pharmacy benefit managers, pharmacy, integrated delivery networks / health systems, employer benefit consultants, actuaries 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.
Qualifications
What Are We Looking For?
- 10 years of agency / healthcare writing experience
- At least 8 years of experience in branded and unbranded topics related to managed markets such as PIE presentations / materials, value proposition messaging and presentations, formulary kits, reimbursement support materials for HCP offices, internal and external market access training / workshops, population health materials, shared decision making deliverables, Medicare / Medicaid benefit design materials, and cost and coverage resources
- At least 4 years of agency experience supervising market access content for a brand(s)
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education plus professional experience) required. English, Communication, Life Sciences, or similar
- Examples of branded or unbranded collateral conveying key marketing messages and scientific content through a storytelling lens for market access stakeholders, eg, payers, PBMs, integrated delivery networks / health systems, and internal pharma / biotech teams
- Expertise in extracting relevant information from clinical sources and writing medically accurate copy
- Experience with complex projects that include internal and external account and creative teams
- Client-facing confidence that advances dialogue, sells strategic ideas, and creates strong agency-client relationships
- Proficient in American Medical Association (AMA) style
- Familiarity with FDA / OPDP regulations and guidelines
- Demonstrates strong leadership abilities to mentor, supervise, and set a career path for more junior-level writers, specificallyProactively monitors the progress of both own and direct reports’ assigned projects, providing direction, input, and feedback on direct reports’ workCoordinates assignments among assigned freelance writers and manages the quality of freelance work before sharing with the broader team (Strategy, Account, Clinical, Art, etc)Assesses day-to-day copywriting needs and alerts supervisor to coverage gaps within the agency or availability to support other teams as needed
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to learn quickly
- High-level interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Technology / Equipment : Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Work Perks
Competitive Wages
Above market salary structures as part of our total rewards program
Retirement Resources
Generous employer matching retirement solutions
Health & Wellness
Leading health, dental and vision insurance products
Continuous Education
Employer-funded tuition reimbursement
Global Workplace Flexibility
Remote and hybrid work across the globe
Paid Time Off
Generous paid time off including company holidays
Training & Development
Company provided training and development
Employee Assistant Programs
Offering financial, work-life balance, legal solutions and more to employees at no cost 24-7-365