[Hiring] Associate Creative Director, Copy @Syneos Health Careers

Role Description

You look beneath the surface to uncover creative, measurable, and more importantly, impactful solutions.

As an Associate Creative Director, Copy, you'll be a strategic and creative leader, shaping the voice and messaging across campaigns. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including art, account, and strategy—to deliver compelling, brand-aligned content that resonates with healthcare professionals and patients alike. This role combines creative vision, content strategy, and leadership to drive innovation and excellence in healthcare advertising.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the creative lead and "owner" of copy across assigned brands and campaigns.
• Partner with art directors on brand and concept development, ensuring cohesive visual and verbal storytelling.
• Lead the development of long-form and short-form content, maintaining brand tone, consistency, and regulatory compliance (MLR).
• Collaborate with UX, Tech, and CX teams to align content with user experience and platform requirements.
• Provide strategic input and creative leadership in client meetings and presentations.
• Participate in market research and message testing to refine promotional content.
• Mentor and manage copywriters, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, communications, English, journalism, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in an agency setting, with at least 6 years in pharmaceutical copy leadership.
• Exceptional copywriting, storytelling, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and mentor creative talent.
• Strong conceptual thinking and ability to connect abstract ideas into compelling narratives.
• Deep understanding of social platforms (e.g., X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) and emerging cultural trends.
• Experience navigating regulatory processes and medical/legal review (MLR).
• Ability to quickly grasp complex medical and technical content and translate it into clear, engaging messaging.

Requirements

• The annual base salary for this position ranges from $135,000 to $155,000.
• Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
• Some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and/or individual performance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health benefits to include Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Company match 401k.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time.