Copy Supervisor (Pharma)

Imre is an independent, award-winning, brand-engagement creative agency that helps consumer and healthcare brands connect authentically with people in some of the most important decisions of their lives.

At Imre, we believe in the five core values of Empathy, Optimism, Kindness, Innovation, and Disruption as the basis for business. Our culture is steeped in the personalities of our three home cities (New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore) as well as our WFA employees around the USA. We are LGBTQ+- founded, and for 30 years have strongly believed that diversity is one of the key drivers of great creative and one of the keys to our success.

We’re looking to add to our team of experts, and can’t wait to meet you!

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Delivers campaign concepts that show promise
• Partner with strategy as needed on creative briefs and other creative strategy needs
• Able to help writers manage their time and deadlines in order to ensure work is being completed on time.
• Serves as owner of the brand voice for the internal team and clients; an expert on the product and therapeutic area.
• Comfortable owning the copy discussion in MLR meetings, representing the creative choices that have been made, and wordsmithing on the fly.
• Apply critical strategic thinking to copy, taking the long-term vision of the brand into consideration

• Review all copy related to their brand(s) and provide thoughtful, clear direction to the writers
• Participate in new business pitches, as possible
• Work with their cross-functional capability partners to ensure we deliver excellent work, on time and on budget, and delight our clients
• Develop a close working partnership with Medical & Strategy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism or related field
• 7+ years relevant copywriting experience in an agency, with Pharma clients
• An expert in quickly learning scientific information about assigned therapeutic category and understanding the various audiences the work must speak to
• Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to write in different tones for different brands/audiences.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment to deliver effective, impactful copy that aligns strategically to the brief.
• A pro at executing the day-to-day work and taking it from kick-off to completion. Adept at helping junior writers do the same.
• A strong portfolio that demonstrates experience & leadership in healthcare.
• Ability to manage other writers and help them develop in their craft
• Proficient in the referencing/annotating process & can teach others/supervise.
• Represent the brand, our agency, and our clients in MLR meetings, all-agency meetings, workshops, etc. solo or with support.
• Experience overseeing copywriters and helping them develop their craft
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance as a key member of the senior creative team
• Exemplify the values of imre and contribute to the overall culture of the agency
• Ability to come into office location 2x per week

Salary: $115,000-$135,000/annually

*Salary dependent upon experience & location 

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