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# Associate Creative Director, Copy at TANK Worldwide

- **Company:** TANK Worldwide
- **Location:** Toronto, Canada
- **Compensation:** $90k–$140k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tankww/jobs/4729779005

## Job description

## WHO WE ARE

Grey Health is the culmination of the rich legacies of two powerhouse brands —Grey and TANK. With borderless employees spread across 20 studios in 18 countries, we all work collaboratively with one mission in mind: to deliver famously effective ideas that drive business results for top tier clients in the health and wellness market. In 2023, Grey was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace and our agency network and The Grey Group, ranked in the top ten award winners at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

While TANK and Grey maintain their unique identities and market presence, they now benefit from shared resources and strategic direction that help us unlock new opportunities across the globe.

## POSITION OVERVIEW

As an Associate Creative Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading the creative team to develop impactful and strategic campaigns that effectively communicate healthcare-related messages to target audiences. You will be responsible for combining your creative vision with your in-depth understanding of healthcare nuances to deliver compelling and compliant campaigns. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Creative Directors, Copywriters, Designers, Strategists, Account Managers, and clients, will be essential to ensure the successful execution of projects.

The Associate Creative Director, Copy, will approach every brief with fresh eyes. You will create and inspire work that is superior across all channels, is distinctive, and is famously effective. With a background in copywriting, you will help set creative direction and offer hands-on guidance throughout client team projects, while displaying a cohesive understanding of brand requirements and key market factors. You will execute copy at the highest level, and help team members bring forward their best work, on-time and on-brief.

## WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

- Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of each client’s brand and the overall healthcare industry by taking a lead role in the briefing, concepting, copy development, and execution of cross-channel initiatives
- Evidencing a deep understanding of healthcare regulations, terminology, and trends to ensure all creative work meets industry-specific compliance standards while remaining compelling to the target audience.
- Inspiring copy and creative direction while providing ‘hands on’ support to the creative team and maintaining an advisory role throughout all projects
- Displaying highly advanced writing skills in the healthcare space, to effectively present a point of view, using logic, facts (medical and otherwise), and crafting a compelling storyline
- Researching and developing new tone-of-voice guidelines for brands, as well as writing comprehensive guidelines
- Collaborating with our Strategy and Account teams to ensure briefs are clear, insightful, and will inspire great creative development. Immersing yourself into the brand strategy and carry it through to the work, so that all of our communications can be smart and effective
- Participating and/or leading client meetings/presentations and developing client relationships, while stewarding excellent work to market

## WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

- At least 7+ years of industry experience in a well-established, creative role with a proven track record
- Agency experience working across all channels
- Strong creative portfolio highlighting relevant/category experience, particularly in healthcare and pharma advertising
- Solid verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to all levels of clients
- Experience managing a creative team, including both copywriters and art directors

## WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

Challenging Work - As leaders in the health advertising industry, we thrive on solving complex problems and innovation. Each employee is encouraged to bring their best ideas forward to solve problems.

Dedicated Team - It’s in our DNA to work hard and play hard: celebrate our wins, laugh and have fun. We are stronger, together, when we are open and real. At Tank WW, everyone is valued and plays an important role in our shared success. We care for our people and our clients.

Global Community - Support from the WPP People community and bring your contribution to a greater good while collaborating on WPP strategic projects or initiatives.

Perks and Benefits -The wellness of our employees is at the core of our business, therefore we offer competitive benefits:

- Competitive compensation package
- Extensive Group Insurance Program on Day 1
- Vacation according to experience
- Paid Christmas shutdown
- Extended long weekends on statutory holidays (extra days off annually)
- Work-life balance measures

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.

Salary Range $90,000—$140,000 CAD

Nous croyons que le meilleur travail se fait lorsque nous sommes ensemble, favorisant la créativité, la collaboration et la connexion. C’est pourquoi nous avons adopté une approche hybride incluant des journées obligatoires au bureau. Si vous avez besoin d’aménagements ou de flexibilité, veuillez en discuter avec l’équipe de recrutement lors du processus d’entrevue.

TANK WW est un employeur offrant l’égalité des chances et considère les candidatures à tous les postes sans discrimination ni égard à des caractéristiques particulières. Nous nous engageons à promouvoir une culture de respect où chacun se sent à sa place et dispose des mêmes opportunités pour faire progresser sa carrière.

Veuillez être vigilant face aux fraudes en matière de recrutement. TANK WW ne mène pas d’entrevues via des plateformes de messagerie instantanée et ne demandera jamais d’informations financières personnelles telles que des numéros de compte bancaire, des informations de carte de crédit ou un quelconque paiement au cours du processus d’embauche. Toute communication légitime proviendra d’une adresse courriel officielle se terminant par @TANKWW.com. Si vous suspectez une activité frauduleuse, veuillez nous en informer immédiatement. Restez vigilant et protégez vos informations personnelles.

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We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

TANK WW is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular 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.

Please be aware of the possibility of recruiting fraud. TANK WW does not conduct interviews via instant messaging platforms and will never request personal financial information such as bank account numbers, credit card information, or payment of any kind during the hiring process. All legitimate communication will come from an official @TANKWW.com email address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it to us immediately. Stay vigilant and protect your personal information.

## About TANK Worldwide

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: TANK Worldwide is a global advertising agency that combines creativity, strategy, and bravery to craft stories that positively impact human lives, with a strong specialization in healthcare and pharmaceutical marketing.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly owned by WPP plc, a public company, and part of the Grey Group network)
- **Headquarters**: Conflicting reports: LinkedIn lists New York, NY (USA); WPP and the company website indicate Montreal, Canada. Offices in New York, Montreal, Toronto, and London.
- **Founded**: 2007
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Advertising Services; heavily focused on healthcare/pharmaceutical advertising.
- **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise — large global pharmaceutical companies (Pfizer, Moderna, GSK, Abbott Nutrition), automotive (Volvo Cars), retail (Circle K), and technology (Western Digital).
- **Mission / Purpose**: To be a “borderless creative advertising agency” that acts as a change agent, using craft and storytelling to shed light on topics that positively impact human lives and drive behavior-changing work.

## Products & Services
- **Full-Service Creative Advertising**: Strategy, creative development, copywriting, art direction, and production for multi-channel campaigns.
- **Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Marketing**: Specialized agency services for drug launches, patient education, and brand building for some of the world’s largest pharma companies.
- **Brand Consulting & Storytelling**: Services to build brands and shape markets through narratives.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held subsidiary of WPP).
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not publicly available. Total funding not applicable (part of WPP).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: WPP (parent); Grey Group (network); clients include Volvo Cars, Pfizer, Moderna, GSK, Abbott Nutrition, Circle K, Western Digital.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount declined 28.7% YoY (from ~141 to 101 employees) according to LinkedIn data, but job postings increased 50% monthly and 200% quarterly as of mid-2025.
  - Recently added Moderna as a client.
  - Operates in 5 countries (Canada, USA, UK, Egypt, Indonesia).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Boutique + Global**: Offers a “boutique experience” backed by the scale, resources, and network of WPP and Grey Group.
- **Healthcare Expertise**: Deep specialization in pharmaceutical and healthcare advertising, a high-barrier, highly regulated segment.
- **Borderless Model**: Talent and offices across North America, Europe, and Asia enable cross-market campaigns and diverse thinking.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Continue to win and serve large healthcare and pharma clients; leverage WPP’s data and technology tools; recruit creative talent for an in-office model (on-site in New York, Montreal, Toronto, London).
- **Direction for growth**: Deepening healthcare specialization while maintaining consumer brand work; expanding digital and storytelling capabilities.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “curious, brilliant, and unpretentious” people; diversity of thought across art and science backgrounds; emphasis on bravery and positive impact.
- **Work Model**: In‑office (on‑site) — employees work from physical offices; no remote/hybrid noted in job postings.
- **Perks / Engineering Culture**: Not explicitly detailed. Glassdoor rating on LinkedIn: 3.1/5 (65 reviews). Work‑life 3.1, Culture 3.0, Career 2.9. Salary ranges posted for some roles (e.g., Graphic Designer CAD 66,651/yr; Account Manager USD 64,245/yr).
- **Job Openings**: 6 active positions (as of mid-2025) including Senior Art Director, Copywriter, Associate Creative Director, Associate Project Manager.

## Sources
1. [tankww.com](https://tankww.com/en/)
2. [linkedin.com/company/tank](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tank)
3. [wpp.com/en/companies/tank](https://www.wpp.com/en/companies/tank)
4. [builtin.com/company/tank-worldwide](https://builtin.com/company/tank-worldwide)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/tankww](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tankww)

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