Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

The Group Copy Supervisor is responsible for leading copy development on multiple brands and working 
closely with Editorial, Art, and Account partners, along with Creative Management to ensure that clients 
are satisfied with the quality of our creative work, the value of our services, and our responsiveness to 
their needs.

This is a hybrid position and requires the ability to commute to our Irvine, CA office at least 3 days per week.

Creative/Hands-on Work (70%)

Works with Art partner to produce and lead Brave, Authentic, Inspiring ideas and multi-channel tacticsThe lead writer on print, video, and digital projects with minimal supervisionAll copy must be clear, powerful, and free of errors, as well as correctly referenced and annotatedManages and works independently, often under tight deadlines, while juggling multiple projectsProvides constructive feedback to improve others’ workActively participates in client meetingsParticipates in MLR reviews as neededAttends market research as appropriateContributes to strategy discussions; leads development of brand messages and positioningUnderstands that advertising is a service industry that sometimes requires extra time and effort to meet client commitments

Management (15%)

Assigns writers best suited for each project based on ability and workloadManages their own workload and those of direct reports to maximize productivity and maintain billable hoursWorks closely with Art, Editorial, Traffic and Project Management to ensure jobs stay on trackwith deadlines and budgetsProactively seeks feedback from supervisor and Creative leadersProvides written and face-to-face feedback for annual performance reviews, as well as ongoingfeedback throughout the yearIdentifies and interviews prospective creative candidates

Leadership (15%)

Maintains strong client relationships Works with Account to grow business with existing clientsLeads the copywriters in development of concepts and execution of all projectsAssures that all supervised copywriters are trained and mentored to maintain the expectations of the agency and the client, and to meet their own career goalsConsistently demonstrates to clients an understanding of their brands and marketing challenges and is responsive to their strategic and creative needsPresents copy with enthusiasm, internally and externally, to gain buy-in and negotiate changesRepresents the agency at client meetings; co-presents creative work with Art partner
Qualifications
7-10+ years’ pharmaceutical advertising agency experienceBA degree or equivalent business experience within the pharmaceutical or related industryA proven track record of creative ability and judgment; successful client contact experience; the 
ability to work collaboratively with Art and Account; excellent presentation skills; previous 
experience managing writers; strong marketing and strategic abilities; a deep understanding of 
science and healthcare; strong understanding of MLR review processes and requirements; 
exceptional copywriting skills in all media
Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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