21GRAMS- Associate Creative Director, Copy

About the role

21GRAMS, part of Real Chemistry, is a full-service healthcare advertising agency built on the belief that healthcare should feel more human. We combine bold creativity, strategic rigor, and deep scientific understanding to create work that changes behavior, improves outcomes, and makes a meaningful impact on people's lives. Our culture is grounded in collaboration, curiosity, and a shared commitment to doing exceptional work. We believe in being good to each other while pushing ourselves to deliver ideas that move audiences, brands, and healthcare forward.

Responsibilities

• Can structure a complete narrative and be able to write in different voices to suit client and audience
• Work with ACD, Art to produce standout and strategically focused campaigns and experiences
• Identify and interview prospective creative candidates
• Manage teams, creative output and client relationships
• Concepts, campaign execution that are in line with client strategy
• Oversee day to day deliverables for team under tight deadlines while delivering best in class work to market
• Mentor teams both internally and externally
• Manage awards submissions and case studies for brand
• Participate in high level projects and new business pitches

Requirements

• Healthcare marketing writing experience for consumer/patient and HCP audiences
• 5-7+ years of health care/pharma experience in an agency environment
• A consistent record of creative ability and judgment
• A comprehensive creative portfolio, demonstrating strong conceptual capabilities and ability to produce work in high-science pharma categories

Qualifications

• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Proactive, driven, and resourceful, with strong prioritization skills, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to leverage data to inform decisions and drive outcomes
• Energized by innovation and the transformative potential of AI, actively exploring new technologies, identifying opportunities to work smarter, and championing practical, responsible AI adoption that drives meaningful business impact

Skills

• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with healthcare marketing and/or pharmaceutical industry

Benefits

In addition to base salary, Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefits package and a variety of programs designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and success. This includes:

• Free snacks to keep you running all day long
• Generous holiday and paid time off
• Options for private medical, dental, and vision plans
• Savings for the future
• Mental wellness coaching and support
• Access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $160,000 - $190,000. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and internal parity.

Schedule

This role can be remote within the United States or based in any of our U.S. office locations, including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Lambertville, NJ, San Francisco, or Carmel, IN.

Contact Information

To apply for this job, interested candidates can visit our careers page and create a job alert or submit an application directly through the provided link.