Associate Creative Director, Copy (Health)

TL;DR

Associate Creative Director, Copy (Health): Leading the development of on-brand creative concepts and persuasive copy for healthcare and pharmaceutical clients with an accent on translating complex scientific information into engaging messaging. Focus on mentoring junior copywriters, managing multi-channel campaigns, and aligning creative output with strategic business objectives.

Location: New York, NY. Hybrid approach, teams in the office an average of four days a week.

Salary: $75,000 — $180,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leading global creative company (part of WPP) that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, with a dedicated specialist network, hirify.global Health.

What you will do

• Lead the creation of on-brand creative concepts and ensure consistency across all tactics and channels.
• Translate complex scientific data into clear, engaging, and compliant copy for digital, print, video, and social media.
• Collaborate with art directors and cross-functional teams (Account, Strategy, UX, Medical) to execute the "big idea".
• Present creative work to clients, communicating how the copy meets specific strategic and business goals.
• Manage multiple projects across various brands and ensure all team deadlines are met.
• Mentor and develop junior copywriting talent.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of relevant agency or client experience.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating award-winning copy, preferably in the healthcare/pharma industry.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Proven ability to simplify complex scientific information into persuasive messaging.
• Must be based in New York, NY to support a hybrid schedule (4 days/week in office).

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive community emphasizing "creative bravery" and active listening.
• Comprehensive group health coverage (medical, dental, vision).
• Generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of salary).
• Various paid time off offerings reflecting investment in life balance and wellness.
• Growth-oriented culture with real-time feedback and training opportunities through hirify.global and WPP.