Senior Copywriter

AbelsonTaylor Group • Chicago, IL

9d • $85,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AbelsonTaylor Group is seeking a Senior Copywriter to work on health, wellness, and pharmaceutical clients. The role involves researching and understanding the science and references behind assigned brands, translating complex medical or scientific information into compelling brand-aligned copy, and collaborating with art partners to bring information to life. The copywriter will contribute to creative concepts and campaigns, including new-business efforts, and present and defend work to clients and regulatory teams with supervisory assistance.

The position calls for a storyteller with a strong interest in health and wellness, curiosity about advertising and health trends, and a drive to improve both the work and the strength of the team. The role includes opportunities to guide and inspire other creative professionals.

This position follows a hybrid schedule, with employees onsite Tuesday through Thursday each week in the Chicago office. Reasonable schedule accommodations are available for employees and applicants with disabilities who require them. The compensation range is $85,000–$105,000; the starting offer depends on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, and the company may adjust the range.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of writing experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating excellent concepting, writing, and communication skills.
• Experience in OTC, pharmaceutical, or healthcare professional (HCP) work.
• Ability to understand complex health information and translate it into persuasive communication for different audiences.
• Curiosity about advertising, health, and pharmaceutical trends.
• A commitment to continual learning and improving the work and supporting teammates.

Responsibilities

• Research and own the science and references behind assigned brands.
• Translate complex medical or scientific information into compelling messages and copy that support brand strategy and goals.
• Collaborate with art partners to find effective ways to bring information to life.
• Create work across print, digital, social, and motion tactics for healthcare professional and patient audiences.
• Contribute concepts to agency-wide creative efforts, including campaigns and new-business work.
• Develop presentation skills and present and defend work to clients and regulatory teams with supervisory assistance.
• Help guide and inspire other creative professionals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match of 50% on the first 6%.
• Adoption assistance of up to $2,500.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Short-term disability coverage providing 100% of salary.
• Paid parental leave of four weeks for birth and non-birth parents.
• Summer Fridays.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• 11 holidays and an end-of-year office closure.
• Company-provided learning and development opportunities.
• Free lunch on Wednesdays.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed