VP, Associate Creative Director, Copy
Adelphi Graduate Careers
Summary
The VP, ACD is tactically involved in the concept, design and execution of integrated, cross-channel initiatives and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the client's brand & overall industry. Supports business growth and pushes the envelope on developing ground-breaking creative content.
Job description
Objectives
Creativity
Creates high quality creative content and generates new and innovative ideas, alongside visual partners and under the supervision of Creative Director/GCD, to create a broad range of concept advertising to support integrated, cross-channel initiatives. Collaborates to refine creative briefs, and interacts with project teams to understand business objectives and audience demographics, translating concepts into effective messaging. Supervises other writers and teams where appropriate, using judgment to advance the best thinking that is in line with brief and project scope. Presents and sells ideas to clients; listens and interprets client feedback.
Technical Expertise
Ensures that strategic and medical accuracy of content is achieved to leverage the key components of campaign relevance and maintain agency creative standards. Applies client-provided information, market research, AMA and client-preferred style to content and copy to ensure legal and regulatory compliance. Is facile with digital-asset management and client regulatory systems for timely, accurate workflow. Understands the needs and motivations of an audience and how they translate across a wide range of marketing channels. Familiar and experienced in both digital and traditional channels, including video, and understands best production practices.
New Business
Supports the pursuit of organic business opportunities with research and analysis of the creative. Learns to identify new business opportunities within existing accounts to expand current assignments and acquire new projects. Uses presentation skills and command of content to help win new assignments.
Development
Increases supervisory experience by learning to delegate successfully, helping to train and mentor junior talent, and deepening client relationships. An ACD has the opportunity to build a team, and the quality of relations with junior talent is key. Managing workload through delegation is essential. Partnership with other departments, especially Account Management, is important to building client trust.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 6-10 years' advertising writing/content experience
- Exceptional writing skills, strong command of the English Language, ability to use creativity in writing
- Good working knowledge of medical terminology a plus
- Creative concepting skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Expertise with creation and presentation of scientific tables and statistical data
- Honed presentation skills
- Organizational skills to handle high work volume
Company overview
Adelphi Graduate Careers is the graduate recruitment division of Adelphi Group, a leading global pharmaceutical consultancy and healthcare services organization. Founded in 1986 and part of the Omnicom Corporation since 1998, Adelphi Group provides comprehensive strategic support services across the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. The company specializes in strategic product development consultancy, health economics and outcomes research, real-world disease understanding, market research, medical communications, and post-marketing brand support services. With a global network of offices across the US, Europe, and Asia employing over 1,000 staff worldwide, Adelphi supports the world's leading pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations to improve patients' lives. The graduate program recruits talented individuals across various disciplines including life sciences, psychology, business studies, and health economics, offering roles in research, health economics, client services, and medical writing. Adelphi has been recognized as the 'Top Pharmaceutical Consultancy in Europe 2025' for its innovation and unique contributions to the life sciences sector.