Copy Supervisor

BGBx
Ontario, Canada

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced copywriters with pharma advertising expertise working in a collaborative, cross-departmental setting in Ontario, Canada.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4+ years in pharma advertising and strong conceptual thinking abilities
    — “Minimum 4 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment in pharma advertising”
  • Professionals who can manage creative teams and maintain brand consistency across multiple projects
    — “Supervises all promotional copy, tactics, and campaigns across all brands”
  • Individuals skilled in strategic planning and client communication with a focus on healthcare innovation
    — “Key client contact for applicable brands and establishes credibility through advanced thinking and clear communication”

Things to consider

  • The role requires managing high-pressure deadlines and competing priorities
    — “Ability to prioritize workflow and redirect agency projects to meet competing and changing deadlines”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work with AI tools as part of the creative process
    — “Understanding of AI tools”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to generate strategic ideas and maintain brand consistency in your portfolio
    — “Strong idea generator and strong understanding of what makes an idea good”
  • Demonstrate your supervisory experience and leadership in creative team management
    — “Provides direction and guidance to direct reports”
  • Showcase your proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office in your resume
    — “Understanding of Adobe Creative Suite; proficient in Microsoft Office”
  • Demonstrate your ability to collaborate across departments and drive solutions
    — “Key facilitator of collaboration across departments and solution generator”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • develop copy and creative concepts
  • maintain consistency of work
  • establish credibility with clients
  • provide direction and guidance to team
Typical background
4+ years experience in pharma advertising

Skills & requirements

Required

CopywritingConceptual SkillsPharmaceutical Requirements/terminologyClient RelationsTeam Creative Oversight

Preferred

AI Tool Understanding

Stack & domain

CopywritingConceptual SkillsPharmaceutical RequirementsBrand GuidelinesStrategyContent StewardshipTeam Creative OversightIdea GenerationManagementPresentationCommunicationSupervisoryJudgmentDecision-makingOrganizationalAnalyticalAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft OfficeAI ToolsPrioritizationWorkflowRedirectCollaborationTeamworkLeadershipProblem-solvingTime ManagementPharmaceuticalLife ScienceHealthcareLaunchInnovationStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Original posting from BGBx via Greenhouse

About Us

At BGBx, we're driven by a simple idea: breakthrough thinking creates breakthrough impact. As an independent commercial solutions partner to pharmaceutical and life science companies, we bring together strategists, scientists, communicators, creatives, technologists, and data experts to tackle some of healthcare's most important challenges. 

Our teams work across consulting and communications to help clients shape strategy, launch innovations, engage stakeholders, and drive meaningful results throughout the product lifecycle. The work is complex, fast-moving, and deeply connected to improving lives, creating opportunities for curious minds to make a real difference every day. 

If you're energized by collaboration, inspired by innovation, and motivated by work that matters, you'll find a place to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact at BGBx. 

BGB Group 

Copy Supervisor  

Position Overview  

The Copy Supervisor is a senior-level creative department position responsible for providing direct support to the Creative Director, particularly in the areas of creative presentation, client relations, cross-department idea generation, content stewardship, and team creative oversight. The Copy Supervisor must possess superior conceptual skills, knowledge of pharmaceutical requirements/terminology, and great copywriting and management skills. This position typically reports to the Associate Creative Director.   

Specific Responsibilities: 

Develops copy, creative concepts, tactics, and ideas  

Strong idea generator and strong understanding of what makes an idea good 

Supervises all promotional copy, tactics, and campaigns across all brands 

Maintains consistency of work, brand guidelines, and strategy 

Contributes to strategic and tactical planning 

Key client contact for applicable brands and establishes credibility through advanced thinking and clear communication 

Helps establish and maintain the highest possible standards of production for all assets  

Provides direction and guidance to direct reports  

Advises the Creative Director on the status of departmental and brand affairs 

Key facilitator of collaboration across departments and solution generator  

Preferred Qualifications: 

A bachelor's degree in a relevant area preferred 

Minimum 4 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment in pharma advertising  

Presents a strong portfolio demonstrating superior conceptual and copywriting ability 

Fantastic presentation and communication skills 

Excellent supervisory, management, judgment, and decision-making skills 

Strong organizational and analytical skills with proven ability to multitask, handle stressful situations, and deadline pressures 

Understanding of Adobe Creative Suite; proficient in Microsoft Office  

Understanding of AI tools 

Ability to prioritize workflow and redirect agency projects to meet competing and changing deadlines 

Salary Range: $105,000 - $150,000 CAD

What We Offer

At BGBx, we invest in our people because exceptional talent drives exceptional work. We provide a competitive rewards package designed to support your health, well-being, professional growth, and life outside of work.

Our benefits package typically includes health care insurance, retirement plans, generous paid time off and holidays, wellness benefits, life insurance, learning and development opportunities, and other resources that support our employees throughout their careers.  Additional benefits may be available based on your location.  Beyond benefits, you'll find a culture built on collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare and the people it serves.

BGBx is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law. 

Source: BGBx careers (Greenhouse)

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