Copywriter

Job title: Copywriter III

Duration: 2 years - Based on performance and business needs

Location: North Chicago, IL 60064

Work Model: M/F Remote - T/W/TH Onsite

Working hours: M-F: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CST

Overview:

• The Senior Copywriter/Content Strategist is part of a team of 45+ strategic and creative thinkers in an in-house marketing communications and events agency for a leading global biopharmaceutical company.
• The team (creative directors, designers, motion artists, writers, and account managers) supports internal and external communications across Corporate, R&D and Commercial pillars of the company – partnering with cross-functional stakeholders that represent over 30 brands across 80+ countries.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage big-picture thinking, storytelling, and research insights to develop and implement internal and external communication plans, campaigns, promotional materials, and meeting/event deliverables for teams across the entire enterprise.
• Items may include: Themes and Tag lines | Video Scripts | Internal Awareness Campaigns | Disease State Awareness Campaigns | Product launch support | Leadership Messaging | Training Tactics | Team-Building Initiatives | Culture Change Initiatives | Award and Recognition Programs | Show scripting and speaker talking points
• Build a good rapport with clients and nurture team relationships.
• Collaborate with Creative Director, Designers, Account Team, and external vendor partners to conceptualize and execute materials that meet brand standards (corporate brand, as well as individual product brands).
• Determine a project’s direction (both conceptually and holistically) working with
• incomplete information and ambiguity.
• Work with Traffic Manager, Creative Director and Account Team on development and clarification of project scope, timeline, and budget, and share accountability in delivering against project requirements and client expectations.
• Communicate timely and accurate information as project progresses, meet deadlines, and execute quality standards.
• Anticipate project needs and proactively provide expertise and innovative solutions to meet them.
• Track time daily and meet established utilization numbers for this function.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education : BA/BS in English, Journalism, or Communications.
• Minimum Experience : 5-7 years of writing experience within a design firm, advertising agency, in-house corporate department and/or freelance business.
• Knowledge of regulations, standards and healthcare trends affecting pharmaceutical products and biotech is Nice to Have But Not Required.

Technical Skills

• Proven talent and understanding of creative media to determine the best method to portray a creative concept.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office and awareness of trends in digital and print communications.
• Excellent communication skills: Written, presentation and oral that persuade and gain understanding and alignment with others in a professional tone.

Soft Skills

• High degree of initiative to drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment; ability to absorb and respond to constructive feedback and turn projects around quickly when off course.
• Demonstrates a passion for creative thinking and the ability to clearly explain strategy and thought process.
• Confidence under pressure, exercising good judgment as well as good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work collaboratively within a team and provide clarity amid ambiguity.
• Able to work under the guidance of a creative director, as well as independently (with minimal supervision) and directly with Account Teams.

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