Job Description

Who We Are At VML, you won't just do the best work of your career. You'll leave your mark on some of the top brands in Canada. With more than 400 employees across our Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver offices, and another 28,000 in our 150+ offices in 60-plus markets around the world, VML is here to deliver unparalleled global, and local, brand experience (BX), customer experience (CX) and retail commerce (CO) creative solutions for clients - all powered by deep data, marketing technology, and platform prowess.

Copy Supervisor (Health)

About VML Health:

VML HEALTH is a global healthcare agency that partners with healthcare clients across a broad definition of health, from high science to wellness and everything in between. It operates fluidly within the VML agency, as a core group of health specialists (a 'vertical') that has the benefit of autonomy in management, but with support of non-health expertise.



At the heart of health is the story of life - all the highs and lows, ambitions, and possibilities. But facing a health challenge can suddenly pull people away from these stories, knocking them off course.



Our purpose is to bridge this gap, bringing people closer to life and all its meaning. We gain a deeper understanding of Healthcare Professionals' and patients' needs, behaviors and lived experiences through what we call 'radical empathy'.



VML Health creates connected brands that get to the heart, bringing people closer to the lives they want to live. Get to the heart. Connect for life.

What we're looking for:

VML Health is seeking a talented and experienced Copy Supervisor to join our Creative team. The Copy Supervisor will be responsible for writing clear, concise, and accurate copy for a variety of healthcare marketing materials. This role requires a strong understanding of medical terminology, regulatory guidelines, and the ability to develop compelling concepts in partnership with an Art Supervisor.

What you'll do:

Write clear, concise, accurate, and well- organized copy appropriate to relevant format/medium (print, digital, online, social) and accurately annotates projects for fact check according to AMA style. Run day-to-day brand needs and oversees branded materials to ensure message consistency across tactics and develops "winning" concepts for brand and pitch concepting efforts. Write copy and develops concepts that establish brands, have emotional appeal, and compel actions in close partnership with Art Supervisor as part of a creative duo. Know brands and therapeutic categories inside and out and able to work with all cross-functional teams (Strategy, Medical and Account). Independently manages multiple projects, sometimes for variety of assignments with different levels of complexity. Demonstrates strategic understanding of the competitive landscape through partnership with Strategy and Medical teams. Develop materials and experiences for internal client meetings and medical congresses. Represents the agency during medical/regulatory reviews, providing solutions and recommendations. Manage junior members of the copy team, providing feedback and guidance.

Who you are:

Able to create concepts aligned with the client's strategy, for multiple clients, brands, and audiences. Able to bridge the creative approach with client's Medical and Legal requirements. Ability to provide oversight and guidance on brand strategy and able to confidently present scientific and technical work in a highly regulated medical/regulatory review. Clearly and confidently presents work to internal teams (Creative and Account). Conceptual, strategic, and curious. Able to understand and act upon the "big picture" of the brand and the client's strategy to ensure consistent messaging across tactics. Passionate about healthcare advertising and crafting compelling copy.

What you'll need:

Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communication, science or related field. 5-7 years of equivalent experience. Strong portfolio that demonstrates strategic, conceptual thinking and broad range of tactics with short and long format writing. Experience in the healthcare/pharma industry is a plus but not required.

What we offer:

Passionate, driven people

| We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.

Consciously cultivated culture

| We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.

Competitive benefits

| What we offer full-time hires includes a full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.

Growth-minded opportunities

| We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally


We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.



WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.



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