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About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Creative Director, Copy. This role requires a proven leader with a passion for health advertising and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. The role demands an ability to lead teams rather than manage, including mentorship, problem-solving, and holding 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

Associate Creative Director

Salary/Compensations

$75,000—$180,000 USD

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

About the Company

OGILVY HEALTH: WE INSPIRE PEOPLE AND BRANDS TO IMPACT THE WORLD. Guided by this vision, Ogilvy Health, part of WPP, combines borderless creativity, scientific precision and cultural fluency to build healthcare’s most influential movements. We drive measurable impact and category-defining growth for brands ready to shape what’s next. Our approach is powered by fearless creativity that dares to be different, sparks emotional connections, and inspires action, ensuring cultural resonance. Scientific precision translates complex data into stories that resonate, while our impact-obsessed mindset focuses on delivering real-world outcomes.
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
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 we 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. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Equal Opportunity

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.