Pharma and Health Advertising

It makes me think less of your agency when you LinkedIn me about “an exciting junior copywriter position on a launch brand” and I’m an ACD 😐

Anyone else get annoyed with the constant grumbling about healthcare/pharma work in the main bowl?

If I was a junior on a team during a campaign launch, is that something I can put in my book? I helped during the concepting phase, was responsible for keeping the boards up to date, and wrote a lot o… more

I’m interviewing potential art partners and wondering, how picky should you be with selecting a partner? If none of the candidates seem to feel right, should I just wait for one I’m sure about or be o… more

When you’re ready for a new gig, how do you find the ideal situation and avoid moving just to move? Tell a recruiter what you’re looking for and see if they can deliver? Ask friends? Pick a name out o… more

How is SSW perceived creatively by others? Thinking of getting back out there and curious to hear what assumptions people make about this agency

Spectrum Science, an independent healthcare comms agency, is looking for writers! Currently looking for senior copywriters or copy supervisors. We do some AOR, some PR, some CTR for pharma, biotechs, … more

Looking for creative and compliant ideas on what to do for clients when their drug gets approved. Designed emails seem a bit flat and we can’t exactly send goodies to their offices. Any great ideas?

What agency out of these have good culture/team structure/quality work or strategic work? I have never gotten a chance to work on any strategic deliverables throughout 5 years as an account for consum… more

Does anyone have any experience with Wildtype/Omnicom Health Group? I have a potential FT opportunity, but just wanted to get opinions

It’s my second week at this job, was given an assignment to submit jobs into the MLR review system. I did not get the MLR training yet but worked with the existing submissions team and got boss’s appr… more

Hey friends, I have talented friend looking to break into the industry so I referred him to my agency and he has a call with a recruiter tomorrow for an Art Director role — how do you think he coul… more

How’s McCann Health doing these days? Culture/businesses/client?

I am huge on roles and responsibilities but every agency I go now does not have a process at all. Are there any decently organized, efficient agencies in NYC?

Anybody “attend” the Manny’s last night? I wasn’t able to watch, and I can’t seem to find find any news this morning about the winners.

CDM is hiring Account and creative - HMU if interested CDM Omnicom

Anyone who’s worked in pharma production, have you had to send decisions (such as casting) through a legal review?

Does anyone who has previously or currently worked there have any feelings on Area 23 they’d like to share. I’m looking to apply there and want to learn more about the agency

Any place with real work life balance?

What agencies have unlimited time off?

I honestly don’t know what to do. I had a great job as an AE when I first started in pharma, ended up leaving after less than a year for this role without much thought, and after another 9 months I’ve… more

Hiring PMs and senior PMs for a very hot account at Havas NY! DM if you want to share your resume :)

Just out of curiosity... Why (most) healthcare agencies don’t go after brands outside the the therapeutic space? (Eg: Fitness, nutrition, mental health, financial health, etc). It seems like everythin… more

Does anybody else have clients that want to be “innovative” and “disruptive” but the second you share a really cool, insightful, big idea with them that’s on strategy they proceed to fumble like fools… more

Does anyone work/have insights on 21GRAMS? The agency looks like a cool organization that has so many people across all disciplines from the larger agencies.

In the beginning of the month I started working at a new place for a promising client, but realized the team is absolutely disorganized and no one is willing to do much. I haven’t gotten onboarding fr… more

What is a typical salary for Senior project managers with five years of experience?

Thoughts on McCann Health in NYC? Have worked at FCB before and liked their process, not sure if that is reflective of IPG as a whole 😊

Who or what is driving the decision to make so many versions of the Skyrizi commercial. Would love some insight. The original song is so catchy.

What is your agency’s paternity/maternity leave policy? I’d love to start a roundup of agencies and holding companies offerings.

Any plans for more WFH at McCann Health moving forward?

Is it worth the experience to go to a pharma company even if it’s either lateral or a little less money? Let’s assume the brand is very compelling.

Seen any wish-I’d-done-that work lately? Or in 2020? Has it all been meh?

Is Havas that bad? I feel like there had been numerous posts this week that it’s not a place to be at. Any details would help!

Which agency does the Addyi (women’s libido) work?