Editor

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Editor to join our healthcare marketing team. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, quality, consistency, and compliance of promotional and scientific healthcare content across multiple channels. The Editor will support assigned brand teams by managing proofreading, copy editing, fact-checking, and quality control processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work within deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Review & Quality Control
Proofread and review materials against approved source documents to ensure accuracy and version control.
Verify that all requested revisions have been correctly implemented across project rounds.
Perform correction checks and maintain document consistency throughout the review process.
Ensure adherence to brand guidelines, AMA style, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and readability standards.

Copy Editing
Edit healthcare marketing materials, including print, digital, and internal communications.
Review content for clarity, consistency, accuracy, context, and compliance.
Provide detailed editorial feedback through digital review and routing systems.
Stay updated on industry standards, AMA style guidelines, and medical terminology.

Fact Checking & Regulatory Compliance
Validate scientific, medical, and statistical data using provided references and source materials.
Identify and resolve inconsistencies in medical and promotional content.
Support compliance with pharmaceutical advertising and regulatory guidelines (FDA/OPDP).
Flag copyright and permission requirements where applicable.

Brand & Content Stewardship
Serve as the lead editor for assigned healthcare brands and support additional brands as needed.
Develop and maintain brand-specific style guides.
Build expertise in assigned therapeutic areas, products, and brand content.
Support major brand initiatives, including product launches and label updates.

Collaboration & Project Management
Partner closely with Copywriters, Account, Creative, and Medical teams.
Participate in project kickoffs, status meetings, and content reviews.
Communicate workload priorities and proactively identify timeline risks.
Contribute to a collaborative, quality-focused team environment.

Must Have Qualifications

3-5 years of editorial experience within healthcare communications, pharmaceutical marketing, medical publishing, life sciences, or a related industry.
Strong command of the English language, including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and writing conventions.
Experience with proofreading, copy editing, fact-checking, and quality assurance processes.
Familiarity with medical terminology and healthcare-related content.
Ability to review scientific and medical information with strong attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Biology, Life Sciences, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice to Have Qualifications
Experience in a healthcare advertising agency environment.
Familiarity with AMA Manual of Style and Merriam-Webster standards.
Knowledge of FDA and OPDP pharmaceutical advertising regulations.
Experience using digital content routing, annotation, or document comparison tools.
Exposure to pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or healthcare brands.
Experience supporting product launches or regulated healthcare campaigns.
Advanced degree in a related field.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is:

Highly detail-oriented and committed to quality.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment.
Able to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented.
Curious and eager to learn about healthcare, science, and medical communications.
Accountable, adaptable, and committed to delivering accurate, compliant work.