Associate Creative Director, Copy (Pharma Agency Required)

EVERSANA Open · verified Aug 17, 2026

Remote Chicago Full-time Director Creative

Leadership Creative role at EVERSANA. Remote · full-time · $122,570–$176,000 base.

SalaryStated by EVERSANA

$122,570 – $176,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from EVERSANAOur estimate for the market: $122,000–$173,000

In line with the market median of $140,000 for lead creative roles in Chicago, compared against the Chicago market.

Worked out from 45 postings that stated pay, median $140,000. Last updated Mar 10, 2026.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Own brand voice, narrative, and copy development across varied projects
Work with art, creative, and cross-functional partners to deliver effective work
Present ideas to clients, strengthen relationships, and support new-business pitches
Manage multiple assignments, delegate work, and mentor the copy team
Promote inclusion through everyday behavior and active bias management

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education combined with relevant professional experience
At least eight years of writing in marketing, advertising, or a related field
Experience creating work for both healthcare professional and direct-to-consumer audiences
Prior pharmaceutical agency experience, with agency-of-record background preferred

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you’re a senior copy leader who can shape brand voice, develop concepts, present work to clients, and guide other writers. The position is listed as remote in Chicago, with hiring limited to select U.S. locations. You’ll need to work across internal and external teams and support inclusive creative practices.

From the employer

EVERSANA INTOUCH® is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first – and only – agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform through EVERSANA®. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients.

We get fired up when people talk about getting—and staying—healthy. That’s where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for one’s health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need.

We embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. 

WHAT DOES AN ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, COPY DO?

We are seeking a talented and visionary Associate Creative Director, Copy , to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in copywriting and concepting, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for storytelling. As an Associate Creative Director, Copy, you will work closely with your art partner, the Creative Director, and other team members to develop and execute compelling creative while serving as the owner of the brand voice and narrative for both internal and external teams.

The ACD of Copy is an active contributor to and leader of the creative team, taking full responsibility of the work and owning concept and copy development on various projects across the portfolio ranging in complexity and scope.
The ACD of Copy has a proven ability to multitask and delegate as appropriate to ensure seamless management of projects of varying types, while still contributing to idea generation that moves the needles for their brands.
This individual is a direct liaison between senior creative and cross-functional team members, focused on consistently delivering work that answers stratetic, business, and creative expectations while collaborating seamlessly.
Possesses advanced presentation skills and is often called upon to sell work externally and foster strong client relationships.
Responsible for providing career-building guidance, mentorship, and support to the full copy team to promote growth and development.
Responsible for particcipating in new business as a conceptor and writer of pitch-winning ideas.
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
All other duties as assigned.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education plus professional experience required
At least 8 years of writing experience in marketing, advertising or a related field
Experience writing for both HCP and DTC audiences; rare disease experience is a plus
AOR experience is preferred

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

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EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). This role is eligible for hire in select U.S. locations based on business and operational considerations. For a full list of locations, visit eversana.com/careers. More information about EVERSANA’s benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers. EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time.

From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at applicantsupport@eversana.com.