Group Copy Supervisor

Company: AbbVie
Location: Irvine
Posted on: January 4, 2026

Job Description:

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 tactics The lead writer on print, video, and digital projects with minimal supervision All copy must be clear, powerful, and free of errors, as well as correctly referenced and annotated Manages and works independently, often under tight deadlines, while juggling multiple projects Provides constructive feedback to improve others work Actively participates in client meetings Participates in MLR reviews as needed Attends market research as appropriate Contributes to strategy discussions; leads development of brand messages and positioning Understands 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 workload Manages their own workload and those of direct reports to maximize productivity and maintain billable hours Works closely with Art, Editorial, Traffic and Project Management to ensure jobs stay on track with deadlines and budgets Proactively seeks feedback from supervisor and Creative leaders Provides written and face-to-face feedback for annual performance reviews, as well as ongoing feedback throughout the year Identifies and interviews prospective creative candidates Leadership (15%) Maintains strong client relationships Works with Account to grow business with existing clients Leads the copywriters in development of concepts and execution of all projects Assures that all supervised copywriters are trained and mentored to maintain the expectations of the agency and the client, and to meet their own career goals Consistently demonstrates to clients an understanding of their brands and marketing challenges and is responsive to their strategic and creative needs Presents copy with enthusiasm, internally and externally, to gain buy-in and negotiate changes Represents the agency at client meetings; co-presents creative work with Art partner Qualifications 7-10 years pharmaceutical advertising agency experience BA degree or equivalent business experience within the pharmaceutical or related industry A 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 orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms. This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentiveprograms Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable 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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