Creative Director, Copy (Health)

Who We Are VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestle, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendys. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com. About VML Health VML HEALTH is a global healthcare agency that partners with healthcare clients across a broad definition of health, from high science to wellness and everything in between. It operates fluidly within the VML agency, as a core group of health specialists (a ‘vertical’) that has the benefit of autonomy in management, but with support of non-health expertise. At the heart of health is the story of life - all the highs and lows, ambitions, and possibilities. But facing a health challenge can suddenly pull people away from these stories, knocking them off course. Our purpose is to bridge this gap, bringing people closer to life and all its meaning. We gain a deeper understanding of Healthcare Professionals’ and patients’ needs, behaviors and lived experiences through what we call ‘radical empathy’. VML Health creates connected brands that get to the heart, bringing people closer to the lives they want to live. Get to the heart. Connect for life. Who We're Looking For We're seeking a highly strategic and creatively driven Creative Director, Copy, to be a go-to leader for our healthcare brand(s). You're a visionary with a passion for developing innovative and impactful messaging that solves client business challenges. You possess a strong understanding of marketing principles, persuasive writing techniques, and the ability to inspire and direct a team of talented copywriters. You are a confident communicator, a skilled collaborator, and a champion for creative excellence. What You'll Do Be the go-to creative leader for assigned brand(s): provide thoughtful leadership, strategic clarity, inspiration, and direction to teams and help develop strong ideas that solve clients’ business challenges. Provide actionable, clear, and strategic feedback for teams and work closely with Strategy, Account, and the client to ensure ideas align with the creative brief. Conceive and persuasively present award-worthy concepts and recommendations to internal teams and clients. Lead production efforts and demonstrate ability to work within budget or articulate justification to increase budget for projects with the Account Team. Foster strong relationships with clients and spot opportunities to enhance or build on a project (upsell). Present confidently to the client and clearly communicate how creative work/design meets the strategic and business objective. Manage multiple projects, sometimes for various brands with different scopes, and ensure all projects of self and team deadlines are met. Who You Are A highly creative individual with the ability to generate innovative, award-worthy creative and strategic ideas that solve clients’ business challenges. A confident and persuasive presenter who can respond well to challenging client situations. Comfortable acting as a liaison between an agency vendor and client. Comfortable with pushing back on a brief or strategic direction as necessary and collaborating with most senior-level coworkers and clients. What You'll Need A portfolio that demonstrates creative and conceptual thinking, preferably in the healthcare/pharma industry. 8-10+ years of equivalent experience with 5+ years of supervisory experience. What we offer Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery. Competitive benefits | What we offer full-time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness. Growth-oriented opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

$100,000-$230,000 USD

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co