About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Creative Director, Copy, with a passion for health advertising and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. This role requires a proven leader who can mentor teams, maintain a big-picture perspective while focusing on details, and hold the team accountable for agency hygiene and creative excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of copywriters, providing guidance and support to ensure the highest quality of work.
- Develop original and compelling creative concepts that are strategically sound and meet client objectives.
- Collaborate with art directors, account managers, and strategists to develop integrated marketing campaigns.
- Oversee the execution of creative projects, ensuring that they are on time and within budget.
- Present creative work to clients, effectively communicating the strategic rationale and creative vision.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.
- Participate in new business pitches, contributing to the development of winning proposals.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
- Manage team workload and resource allocation.
- Champion creative excellence and agency hygiene.
- Proactively identify and solve problems, mitigating negative impact on the team and work.
- Demonstrate leadership in challenging situations, inspiring confidence and providing direction.
- Maintain a "big picture" perspective while ensuring attention to detail within the team.
- Hold the team accountable for delivering high-quality work that meets agency standards.
- Contribute to agency growth and development through strategic decision-making.
Requirements
- 10 years experience in copywriting, concepting, and developing creative campaigns in the healthcare advertising industry.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor creative teams.
- Deep understanding of marketing principles and strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to present creative work effectively to clients.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience Level
- 10 years experience
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000—$180,000 USD
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
About the Company
- Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since its founding 75 years ago.
- Ogilvy builds on its legacy through Borderless Creativity, innovating across advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with global collaboration.
- Ogilvy ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC.
- Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP).
- WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands, uniting media intelligence, data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions, and strategic counsel.
- WPP uses its agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help clients navigate change and deliver transformational growth.
- Ogilvy Health, part of WPP, combines borderless creativity, scientific precision, and cultural fluency to build influential healthcare movements.
- Ogilvy Health drives measurable impact and category-defining growth for brands.
- Ogilvy Health's approach is powered by fearless creativity, scientific precision, and an impact-obsessed mindset.
- At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
- We believe in building powerful teams with purpose and relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness and equity a reality.
- Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity
- Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.
- If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com.
