Our client, an independent pharma creative studio, is seeking a Creative Director (Copy) to join their team on a freelance/contract basis. This is a variable-hour engagement — the workload will flex based on active pipeline, ranging from intensive multi-week sprints ahead of key milestones to lighter weeks with minimal hours. Candidates must be comfortable with an on-call, project-based model rather than a predictable weekly schedule. The studio's current pipeline is heavily focused on oncology product launches, with past work spanning rare disease and health technology and ongoing openness across pharma categories. A copy discipline background is strongly preferred, with the ability to guide both art and copy teams.

Target start is September. This is a fully remote, freelance opportunity.
Pay Rate is $80-85/hour

Responsibilities:

• Lead creative development across a range of pharma launch tactics, including digital campaigns, strategic creative platforms, core messaging, sales aids, launch websites, and branded content.
• Guide and mentor both art and copy teams, setting creative direction and ensuring output meets the highest standard of craft and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and oversee creative platforms and messaging frameworks for oncology and specialty pharma product launches.
• Partner with strategy and account teams to translate scientific and clinical information into compelling, audience-appropriate creative.
• Lead creative presentations internally and with clients, articulating the strategic rationale behind creative decisions with clarity and confidence.
• Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously across different brands and launch stages, flexing capacity as pipeline demands shift.
• Contribute to new business efforts and scope development as opportunities arise.

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive creative leadership experience within a pharma, healthcare, or life sciences agency environment.
• Copy discipline background strongly preferred; must have the range and experience to effectively guide art directors and designers as well.
• Pharma launch experience is required — candidates must have hands-on familiarity with the full suite of standard launch tactics across digital, print, and sales force channels.
• Experience leading oncology, rare disease, or specialty pharma accounts is a strong plus.
• Proven ability to develop and execute creative platforms from strategic brief through final delivery.
• Comfortable operating in a lean, independent studio environment without large agency infrastructure.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience managing client relationships at a senior level.
• Ability to ramp up quickly on new brands and therapeutic areas, and to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Comfortable with a variable, project-based engagement model — this role requires flexibility and availability on an as-needed basis through at least end of year, with 2027 scopes already in planning.

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