ACD-Level Copywriter – Pharma Advertising

At Spectrum Science, our mission—connecting humankind to its best healthlife—comes to life through a culture rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. We believe breakthrough ideas happen when diverse perspectives are embraced and people are empowered to challenge what’s possible. Join our team of award-winning health-focused experts across advertising, clinical trial experience, communications, consulting, media, medical communications, and patient engagement. Together, we create the momentum that moves science, brands, and careers forward.

Overview

We’re looking for an ACD-level Copywriter with pharma communications (Comms) experience to engage with us on a variety of projects. You’ll be part of a team with strong conceptual thinking, elevated writing craft, and the ability to translate complex science into clear, compelling ideas that resonate. We seek a balance of big-idea development, brand voice stewardship, and omnichannel storytelling—from HCP to consumer—across campaigns, PR-related opportunities, and launch work within healthcare and pharma. We’re looking for people with that “earned-first” mentality.You’ll partner closely with art directors, strategists, medical, and account teams to shape the messaging and conceptual voice of major healthcare brand initiatives—delivering work that’s strategically sound, medically accurate, and creatively inspiring.

Summary

• You create ideas that scale, earn media attention, and invite participation.
• Ideas that get people talking, disrupt the status quo, and create a viral movement.
• Work that's culturally relevant, leverages social tensions, and has a positive impact in an unexpected way.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the copy and concept development for integrated pharma and healthcare campaigns, from brand positioning to omnichannel execution.

• Partner with ACD-AD and other creative team members to develop big brand ideas.
• Translate strategic insights and medical content into compelling stories—headline systems, narratives, scripts, and long-form copy—that push category boundaries while staying compliant.
• Collaborate closely with art directors to ensure cohesion between message and visual expression across every touchpoint.
• Write and refine copy across channels (digital, social, video, print, experiential, PR, email/CRM), adapting voice and structure to audience and context.
• Present work confidently to internal stakeholders and clients, championing ideas with clear rationale and strategic storytelling.
• Support production by reviewing scripts, storyboards, and layouts for accuracy, tone, and craft—ensuring fidelity to the idea through final deliverables.

Qualifications 7–10+ years of copywriting experience, with at least 3–5 years in healthcare/pharma agencies or brand activation communications.

• Portfolio and résumé that demonstrate your abilities developing big campaign ideas.
• Strength in brand voice, messaging architecture, and omnichannel storytelling—from concept to launch and lifecycle.
• Deep understanding of FDA, legal, and medical review (MLR) processes.
• Ability to write across formats: headlines, HCP detail aid and MOA copy, video scripts, social, email/CRM, PR materials, and long-form content.
• Excellent presentation skills—able to articulate creative ideas verbally and in writing, with strategic clarity.
• Strong collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced, idea-driven environment.

Spectrum is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Spectrum is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [email protected]