DDB Health: VP ACD of Copy 

DDB Health has experienced phenomenal growth since its inception a year ago and is looking for a VP ACD of Copy to join its dynamic team of passionate and talented creatives. Come see how our core values— courage, curiosity, generosity, and gritset us apart. 

In this key leadership role, you will oversee creative and strategic concepts across several brands, manage and mentor copywriters at various levels, and work on new business. The right person will be a dynamic and energetic creative who desires to grow and create with the best talents in the industry. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop a vision for your group with regard to work style and creative excellence and leads the team in a manner that encourages, mentors, executes and supports company ideals 
• Give sound creative direction to copywriters and art directors and manage workload efficiently 
• Be detail focused, goal oriented, and well organized 
• Identify opportunities to generate work with clients beyond already-contracted activity and actively pursues these opportunities 
• Exemplify the values of DDB Health and contributes to the overall culture of the agency 
• Be the “brand champion.” Make contributions to the success of your brand(s) that the client sees as meaningful and proactive. Enhance client’s confidence in DDB Health 
• Work beyond your own brands by contributing to agency creative endeavors, including new business pitches and concepting exercises for other agency brands 
• Keep abreast of emerging design and digital trends in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry 

 QUALIFICATIONS 

• The ability to sell great work. Exemplify the ability to read audience and adjust conversation/presentation to the appropriate need 

• A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of projects, including but not limited to print, direct mail, collateral, websites, rich media banners and e-newsletters (Roles and responsibilities on each project are clearly stated in the portfolio.) 

• Consistent creative excellence and a strong track record of strategic brainstorming and campaign development 

• 10+ years of copywriting experience with a strong focus in patient/consumer healthcare  

• Exemplary management, communication and presentation skills  

If you’re looking to work with other passionate energetic people, there’s no better place to be a Force for Good Health. 

DDB Health is an equal opportunity employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. 

The range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an Omnicom Health Group company in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. 

• $150,000 - $193,500