Senior Copy Director

Overview

Senior Copy Director – Healthcare & Patient Engagement

A leading content and brand experience agency is seeking a Senior Copy Director 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 a Senior Copy Director, 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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