Associate Creative Director-Copy, Ogilvy Health

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 position emphasizes mentorship and leadership, inspiring confidence during challenges, maintaining a “big picture” perspective while ensuring attention to detail, and holding the entire 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 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.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (details available via link).
• Autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things.
• Support from colleagues who are experts across the Ogilvy network.
• Opportunities to work on work you’ll be proud of with teammates you’ll be proud to call your own.
• Culture that celebrates creativity, collaboration, integrity, and self‑expression.

Pay

Pay Range: $75,000‑$180,000 USD. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.