Associate Director of Copywriting

Overview

Hybrid Opportunity!

Associate Director of Copywriting – Healthcare & Patient Engagement

A leading content and brand experience agency is seeking a Director of Copywriting to join its healthcare division, focused on developing content that informs, supports, and empowers patients and caregivers across large-scale pharmaceutical programs. This division specializes in translating complex medical and regulatory information into experiences that are accessible, engaging, and actionable.

As Director of Copy, you’ll lead the development of content for major healthcare clients, with a strong focus on patient support programs and multichannel campaigns. You’ll manage the tone, voice, and messaging across key accounts, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, creativity, and compliance in every deliverable.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the planning, development, and editing of content across patient, caregiver, and professional-facing communications

• Translate strategic objectives into compelling copy that adheres to regulatory and medical standards

• Collaborate with account, design, and strategy teams to ensure content aligns with program goals and brand tone

• Provide editorial leadership and mentorship to copywriters and junior team members

• Guide content through the medical/legal/regulatory (MLR) review process, ensuring precision and clarity in all materials

• Work directly with client stakeholders to present ideas, discuss messaging, and refine deliverables

• Balance content quality and volume in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Contribute to the creation of content across formats: video scripts, digital assets, social media, print, and live experiences

• Maintain a deep understanding of healthcare compliance and brand voice integrity

What You Bring:

• Deep experience writing for pharmaceutical Patient Support Programs (PSPs) or healthcare communications

• Proven ability to lead content strategy, development, and execution within regulatory frameworks

• Strong editorial sensibility and attention to detail

• Skilled communicator, able to simplify complex information while preserving accuracy and tone

• Experience managing and mentoring creative teams

• Ability to present and defend creative work to senior client stakeholders

• High level of organization and accountability, with the ability to juggle multiple content streams

Qualifications:

• 8+ years in healthcare/pharmaceutical marketing, ideally in roles such as Copy Director, Group Copy Supervisor, or similar

• Fluency in medical/legal/regulatory (MLR) processes and terminology

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

• Excellent grammar, editing, and storytelling abilities

• Familiarity with omnichannel content strategies and digital-first execution

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account with employer contribution

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Profit-sharing bonus plan

• Paid vacation, holidays, and family leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance

• Onsite wellness resources and access to fitness discounts

• Subsidized onsite café (location dependent)

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