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Copywriter

Cella
Cella Salary
North Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026
Location: Hybrid in Abbott Park, IL(M/F Remote - T/W/TH Onsite)

Type: 2 year contract with potential for extension

Compensation Range: $55-$60/hr W2

The Copywriter/Content Strategist is part of a team of 45 strategic and creative thinkers in an in-house marketing communications and events agency for a leading global biopharmaceutical company. The team (creative directors, designers, motion artists, writers, and account managers) supports internal and external communications across Corporate, R&D and Commercial pillars of the company - partnering with cross-functional stakeholders that represent over 30 brands across 80 countries.

Responsibilities:

  • Leverage big-picture thinking, storytelling, and research insights to develop and implement internal and external communication plans, campaigns, promotional materials, and meeting/event deliverables for teams across the entire enterprise. Items may include:
    • Themes and Tag lines
    • Video Scripts
    • Internal Awareness Campaigns
    • Disease State Awareness Campaigns
    • Product launch support
    • Leadership Messaging
    • Training Tactics
    • Team-Building Initiatives
    • Culture Change Initiatives
    • Award and Recognition Programs
    • Show scripting and speaker talking points
    • Build a good rapport with clients and nurture team relationships.
    • Collaborate with Creative Director, Designers, Account Team, and external vendor partners to conceptualize and execute materials that meet brand standards.
    • Determine a project's direction (both conceptually and holistically) working with incomplete information and ambiguity.
    • Work with Traffic Manager, Creative Director and Account Team on development and clarification of project scope, timeline, and budget, and share accountability in delivering against project requirements and client expectations.


    Qualifications:

    • Minimum Education: BA/BS in English, Journalism, or Communications.
    • Minimum Experience: 5-7 years of writing experience within a design firm, advertising agency, in-house corporate department and/or freelance business.
    • Knowledge of regulations, standards and healthcare trends affecting pharmaceutical products and biotech.
    • Portfolio with copywriting samples.
    • Proven talent and understanding of creative media to determine the best method to portray a creative concept.
    • Expertise in Microsoft Office and awareness of trends in digital and print communications.


    JOBID: JN -102026-166282

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    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

    Salary : $55 - $60

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