Associate Creative Director, Copy - Oncology Specialization

Klick Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Hybrid Philadelphia Full-time Director Creative

Leadership Creative role at Klick. Philadelphia · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Shape oncology campaign concepts and copy that stay strategic, medically sound, and useful across brands
Turn dense clinical material into clear messages tailored to brand direction and audience needs
Coach copywriters and art partners through direction, feedback, and growth opportunities
Work with Creative, Strategy, Accounts, and Science & Medicine teams to sharpen ideas for clients
Carry creative work from early idea through production, protecting quality, accuracy, and team alignment

What you bring

Bring at least two years as a copy ACD at a mid- or large-sized agency
Show a record of leading creative teams and producing integrated campaigns
Offer strong copywriting experience in oncology or pharmaceuticals
Assess work through market trends, competitors, and clinical understanding, then present it clearly to clients
Use AI tools comfortably for ideation and workflow support

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you enjoy hands-on concepting, mentoring creative partners, and making scientific information easier to understand. It calls for strong collaboration with strategy, accounts, and science teams, along with client-facing communication. The position is based in Philadelphia with a hybrid arrangement and is newly created.

From the employer

The Klick Group—comprising Klick Health (including Oxford PharmaGenesis, Klick Katalyst, and btwelve), Klick Media, Klick Applied Sciences (including Klick Labs), and Klick Consulting—is an ecosystem dedicated help life sciences brands achieve their full potential through best-in-class marketing and advertising, media, medical affairs and communications, market access, real-world evidence, and technology and analytics consulting — powered by 500+ in-house medical experts and award-winning data science and AI capabilities. Founded in 1997, we have offices in Toronto, New York, Oxford, London, Cambridge, Cardiff, Melbourne, Philadelphia, Saratoga Springs, São Paulo, and Singapore. One of the most-awarded health agencies on the planet, Klick is consistently recognized for its people-first culture as a Great Place to Work, Best Workplace for Women, Best Workplace for Inclusion, Most Admired Corporate Culture, and FORTUNE Best Workplace in Advertising. Klick also recently made history as Cannes Lions Healthcare Agency of the Year, Healthcare Network of the Year, and Independent Agency of the Year – Health.

About our Creative Craft
Our Creative Craft brings together writers, art directors, designers, and storytellers who transform complex health information into meaningful, human-centered ideas. The team works across channels and therapeutic areas to create work that is strategic, imaginative, and grounded in relevance for both patients and providers. We collaborate deeply with partners across Strategy, Accounts, and Science & Medicine to ensure every execution is insightful, accurate, and impactful.

The Associate Creative Director, Copy plays a key leadership role in shaping ideas and guiding teams to create thoughtful, compelling work for our clients in oncology. This role blends hands-on concepting with mentorship, helping teams translate scientific complexity into clear, empathetic storytelling. ACDs at Klick partner closely across disciplines, support client relationships, and help elevate the creative product through collaboration, clarity, and craft.

What You’ll Do:

Lead the development of strategic, scientifically sound concepts and copy across oncology brands and campaigns.
Translate complex clinical information into accessible, accurate messaging aligned to brand strategy and audience needs.
Guide and mentor copywriters and art partners, providing clear direction, feedback, and opportunities for growth.
Collaborate with Creative Directors, Strategy, Accounts, and Science & Medicine to refine ideas and present compelling work to clients.
Oversee creative deliverables from concept through production, ensuring quality, accuracy, and strong partnership across teams.

Required:

Minimum two years of experience as an Associate Creative Director, Copy within a mid- to large-sized agency.
Demonstrated experience leading creative teams and delivering integrated work.• Strong background in copywriting with deep oncology or broader pharmaceutical experience.
Ability to evaluate creative work within the context of market trends, competitive dynamics, and clinical insights.
Strong communication, collaboration, and client-facing presentation skills.
Comfort and enthusiasm for using AI tools to support workflow and ideation.

Desired:

Experience guiding large, multi-brand teams or new business initiatives.
Knowledge of current oncology treatment landscapes and physician/patient communication needs.
Ability to simplify abstract or highly scientific concepts into user-friendly creative approaches.
Experience managing direct reports, setting goals, and providing structured feedback.
Familiarity with financial and timeline management across creative projects.
Interest in expanding craft expertise and learning across disciplines.

This posting is for a newly created role at Klick.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Klick is consciously creating a culture where everyone can thrive and grow in their careers. We believe that our best work comes from our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including Black people, Indigenous peoples, and other people of color, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities. We're also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation, please contact us at careers@klick.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs and ensure you have a positive experience.