The Associate Creative Director, Copy plays a key leadership role in shaping ideas and guiding teams to create thoughtful, compelling work for our clients in oncology. This role blends hands-on concepting with mentorship, helping teams translate scientific complexity into clear, empathetic storytelling. ACDs at Klick partner closely across disciplines, support client relationships, and help elevate the creative product through collaboration, clarity, and craft.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the development of strategic, scientifically sound concepts and copy across oncology brands and campaigns.
- Translate complex clinical information into accessible, accurate messaging aligned to brand strategy and audience needs.
- Guide and mentor copywriters and art partners, providing clear direction, feedback, and opportunities for growth.
- Collaborate with Creative Directors, Strategy, Accounts, and Science & Medicine to refine ideas and present compelling work to clients.
- Oversee creative deliverables from concept through production, ensuring quality, accuracy, and strong partnership across teams.
Required:
- Minimum two years of experience as an Associate Creative Director, Copy within a mid- to large-sized agency.
- Demonstrated experience leading creative teams and delivering integrated work.• Strong background in copywriting with deep oncology or broader pharmaceutical experience.
- Ability to evaluate creative work within the context of market trends, competitive dynamics, and clinical insights.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and client-facing presentation skills.
- Comfort and enthusiasm for using AI tools to support workflow and ideation.
Desired:
- Experience guiding large, multi-brand teams or new business initiatives.
- Knowledge of current oncology treatment landscapes and physician/patient communication needs.
- Ability to simplify abstract or highly scientific concepts into user-friendly creative approaches.
- Experience managing direct reports, setting goals, and providing structured feedback.
- Familiarity with financial and timeline management across creative projects.
- Interest in expanding craft expertise and learning across disciplines.
This posting is for a newly created role at Klick.
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