While most kids were learning to drive in high school, I was collecting saliva samples from family members to trace the inheritance of polymorphic genes. A self-professed, word-loving science geek, you could say I was destined for pharmaceutical advertising.
With a pre-med background, I have always had a fiery passion for science and a peculiar enthusiasm for clinical research. Combined with a literary prowess rooted in playwriting, the resulting concoction of creativity and credibility has shone through in launch after successful launch.
My experience includes cardiovascular disease, Parkinson’s, musculoskeletal and growth disorders, oncology, medical devices, arthritis, COPD, and even health insurance. I've worked on everything from new business pitches to message development and master visuals aids, and have tons of digital experience.
I studied behavioral and systems neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania. After two years of medical research at the Hospital for Special Surgery, my original work was published in two peer-reviewed journals. While my family may forever mourn the stillborn dream of having a doctor in the family, I have found a career that perfectly combines my interest in medicine with my passion for creative writing.
VP Group Copy Supervisor @ From April 2014 to Present (1 year 7 months) new york, new yorkCopy Supervisor @ From September 2012 to March 2014 (1 year 7 months) new york, new yorkSenior Copywriter @ From June 2011 to September 2012 (1 year 4 months) Senior Copywriter @ After 4 months of employment , my admirable Creative Director was promoted to Managing Director at our sister agency, Area23. He offered me a position there and I happily followed. From February 2011 to June 2011 (5 months) Copywriter @ From January 2010 to February 2011 (1 year 2 months) Research Coordinator @ After college, I spent two years doing medical research in an effort to pad my med school application. My days were comprised of shadowing an orthopedic surgeon, running clinical trials, investigating inquiries, critically analyzing data, and writing scientific manuscripts. While I loved the research aspect of my job, I also gained the insight that practicing medicine was not my purpose. Subsequently, I didn't just fall into pharmaceutical copywriting. After a brief quarter life crisis, I carefully selected it as the profession that perfectly encompasses my interests and skills. From July 2007 to July 2009 (2 years 1 month) New York, New York
University of Pennsylvania Jessica Ehrhardt is skilled in: Copywriting, Clinical Research, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Creative Writing, Advertising, Research, Oncology, Creative Strategy, Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Data Analysis, Digital Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Brand Development, Concept Development, Digital Media, Art Direction
Websites:
http://fcbhealthcare.com/