Associate Director, Copy

Fifth Element

$150K — $170K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong portfolio showcasing effective copywriting across diverse formats
  • 8-10+ years of experience in advertising or brand storytelling
  • Preferred experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical advertising
  • Proven leadership ability to guide writers and collaborate with art partners
  • Expertise in simplifying complex scientific concepts into engaging narratives
  • Excellent presentation and storytelling skills
  • Curiosity about healthcare and its impact on audience

Responsibilities

  • Lead concept development in collaboration with ACD, Art and strategy teams
  • Write compelling copy across various formats, including digital, social, and long-form content
  • Transform complex scientific topics into clear and engaging narratives
  • Mentor and develop junior copywriters to enhance their skills and creativity
  • Collaborate with design and production teams to execute ideas effectively
  • Present and articulate creative concepts to clients with clarity and confidence
  • Ensure all copy is sharp, on-brand, and strategically aligned
  • Maintain smooth project progress from concept to launch with account management teams
  • Foster a creative team culture that encourages collaboration and bold ideas

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment promoting collaboration and creativity
  • Opportunities for professional growth through mentorship
  • Engagement with meaningful work that impacts healthcare communication
  • Collaboration with top professionals in the advertising and healthcare fields
  • Access to resources for understanding complex therapeutic areas and disease states
Full Job Description
The ACD, Copy is both a hands-on writer and a creative leader. They partner closely with an ACD, Art to develop big ideas, shape brand voices, and turn complex healthcare stories into clear, compelling creative.

They help teams crack concepts, push the work further, and make sure the thinking is just as strong as the execution. Along the way, they mentor writers, collaborate across teams, and confidently present ideas to clients.

The goal is simple: create smart, meaningful work that connects with audiences and helps move the client's business forward.

Responsibilities
  • Partner with ACD, Art and strategy to lead concept development and shape campaign ideas from the start.
  • Write across formats and channels-from campaign platforms and headlines to video, digital experiences, social, and long-form content.
  • Help teams turn complicated science into clear, engaging stories without losing the accuracy behind it.
  • Mentor and guide copywriters, helping them strengthen both their thinking and their craft.
  • Work closely with art, design, and production to bring ideas to life across every touchpoint.
  • Present work to clients, helping them see the strategy and storytelling behind the ideas.
  • Make sure every line of copy feels sharp, on brand, and strategically sound.
  • Collaborate with account and project management to keep work moving smoothly from concept through launch.
  • Build a deeper understanding of the science, therapeutic areas, and disease states behind the work.
  • Help shape the creative culture of the team, encouraging curiosity, collaboration, and bold thinking..

Requirements
  • A strong portfolio showing smart ideas and great writing across different channels
  • 8-10+ years of experience in advertising or brand storytelling
  • Healthcare or pharmaceutical advertising experience preferred
  • Someone who can lead ideas, guide writers, and collaborate closely with art partner
  • Ability to translate complex science into clear, engaging messaging
  • Strong presentation and storytelling skills
  • A collaborative mindset and a curiosity about healthcare, science, and the people the work ultimately serves


Pay Range- $150,000 - $170,000

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