Associate Creative Director, Copy (Market Access)

About Avalere Health: United by one profound purpose—to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together—powerfully and intentionally—to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind. We are committed to creating a culture where employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and leverage diverse backgrounds and skillsets to make a tangible impact on patient lives.

Our flexible approach to working allows global teams to decide where they work, whether in-office or at home, based on team and client needs. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, along with smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration spaces. Homeworkers receive equal support, including dedicated social opportunities and resources.

Our inclusive culture is supported by six Employee Network Groups—Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity—which promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through regular meetings and programs. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer, offering enhanced parental leave, flexible work arrangements, and support across all stages of family planning. We are also part of the Disability Confident Scheme, ensuring fair interviews for candidates with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodiversity. Adjustments can be requested during the application process.

We invest in professional growth through day-to-day career experiences, on-demand training, regular career conversations, and opportunities for global, cross-capability career moves.

About the Role

The Associate Creative Director, Copy (ACD, Copy) collaborates with teams of art directors, copywriters, and strategists to conceive and execute communication projects across a wide range of media. The ACD ensures that design, copy, and UX align with strategic insights and elevate the overall impact of projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver breakthrough creative work while influencing peers
• Lead projects from conception to completion, including crafting outlines and first manuscripts per strategic and creative guidelines
• Reference, annotate, and prepare documents for editorial fact-check and LMR review (e.g., annotated, highlighted reference packs) based on client-specific and AMA style
• Present to clients and defend work at LMR meetings
• Check changes during routes and resolve queries
• Understand strategic and financial goals for clients and Avalere Health
• Master the clinical data and competitive landscape for assigned brands/accounts
• Actively participate in staffing and evaluating the scope of work
• Champion creativity by frequently sharing inspiring work
• Develop and strengthen client relationships
• Mentor junior creatives and empower them to reach their full potential
• Manage delegation and workflow across multiple projects/brands
• Oversee multiple teams and work streams efficiently, effectively, and profitably
• Communicate actively with project teams to keep deliverables on track and on schedule

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in advertising, marketing, writing, or equivalent area of study (preferred but not required)
• Experience in market access/patient support writing (preferred)
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior creatives
• Minimum 9 years of creative copywriting experience, with at least 3 years in writing for pharma
• Pharmaceutical and/or medical device experience (required)
• Ability to direct writing and design for interactive, motion, and print projects
• Strong customer service skills with a commitment to superior quality
• Self-motivated, professional, detail-oriented, with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Digital portfolio showcasing interactive work across multi-media channels and platforms
• Advanced PC or Mac experience with Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office Suite

Pay

$120,000 - $175,000 a year

Benefits

• 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, with the option to work from anywhere globally for two weeks each year
• 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, 9 public holidays, and gifted end-of-year holidays
• Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
• Free counseling through the employee assistance program and personalized health support
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
• Continuous professional development opportunities, including on-demand training and global mobility