Associate Creative Director FTC

Associate Creative Director (Copy) – 12 month FTC

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We strive to be the most innovative and inspiring creative healthcare agency in the world, making things happen. Through deep partnerships, smart strategy and applied creativity, we create exceptional experiences and communications. We make meaningful change in healthcare happen. Our ethos:
It Happens Here. It’s our promise, our challenge, and our invitation. We are looking for creative talent who can unlock potential, unleash art, and wow clients. We want you to make it happen.

As an Associate Creative Director, you play a central role in shaping the creative direction of the agency’s most important work. You lead and inspire teams across projects, bringing strategic clarity, conceptual rigor, and craft excellence to everything we produce. You collaborate with Art Directors, Writers, Strategists, and Client Partners to deliver bold, beautifully executed ideas grounded in real‑world insight. Whether building a creative platform, leading a pitch, or mentoring junior creatives, you set the tone for high‑quality thinking and a supportive, inspiring culture.

You understand the nuances of healthcare and bring creative ambition to every brief, always pushing for ideas that connect, move and make things happen.

You’re a creative leader with a passion for big ideas, bold thinking, and impactful healthcare communication. You know how to turn strategy into standout creative while working within regulatory frameworks.

• Science degree or equivalent
• Passion for crafting strategically driven creative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills and ability to inspire, mentor and guide creative teams
• Proven ability to lead creative development within healthcare or regulated industries
• Collaborative mindset and confidence to engage clients at a senior level
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities without compromising creative quality
• Proactive problem‑solving skills and calm under pressure
• Strong understanding of how creative drives brand and business growth
• Awareness of emerging creative trends, tools and channels
• Confidence in presenting ideas with clarity, insight and persuasion

• Lead the development of original, high‑quality ideas across multiple projects and brands
• Guide creative teams in turning insights into impactful concepts, copy and design
• Collaborate with Strategists, Client Partners and Scientific Directors to ensure ideas are rooted in strong thinking
• Elevate the creative standard through clear direction, constructive feedback, and inspiration
• Challenge and refine creative briefs to unlock better outcomes
• Identify and develop new creative opportunities within existing accounts and new business
• Bring fresh thinking to how we visualise, write, and deliver stories in a regulated space
• Use AI tools to enhance creative outputs and encourage innovation within your team

• Contribute to and participate in agency goals
• Possess a growth mindset
• Lead the smooth running of creative work across your Business Unit and support the Copy Leadership team with the smooth-running of the wider copy team
• Oversee team resourcing, scopes of work, and creative planning in collaboration with Operations
• Manage time, deadlines and project priorities with clarity and efficiency
• Remain calm under pressure, focusing on solutions rather than challenges
• Maintain a high level of quality across deliverables – balancing speed with craft
• Act as a trusted contact for Project Managers and department leads to ensure work stays on track
• Have a flexible approach to work and shifting deadlines
• Complete timesheets promptly and ensure your team does the same

• Build trusted relationships with clients, providing creative leadership that’s both inspiring and commercially focused
• Present work with confidence and clarity—explaining rationale, addressing feedback, and guiding conversations
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment where people feel supported and…