Editorial Manager (Pharma)

Job Overview:
CG Life is seeking an Editorial Manager to develop and grow our editorial discipline and elevate the quality, accuracy, and consistency of scientific and healthcare content across integrated campaigns.

You’ll be the day‑to‑day owner of editorial operations for assigned biopharma client brands—editing content hands-on to ensure quality, accuracy and consistence across deliverables. You’ll also help establish editorial standards, shape processes, and partner closely with Account, Creative, Strategy, Project Management, and Medical/Scientific teams to integrate editorial tightly into the workflow
Success in this role looks like tight, compliant copy that moves smoothly through MLR/PRC review, a calm and predictable editorial workflow, and a motivated team that delivers error‑free work on deadline.

Key Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Editorial Excellence & Compliance

• Edit and proof a range of deliverables (e.g., healthcare websites, banners, email, brochures, social, video scripts, sales aids) for grammar, usage, clarity, flow, and brand voice.

·       Provide substantive, line, and copy edits as appropriate to scope and timeline

• Ensure accuracy of scientific and supporting claims in partnership with Medical/Scientific teams through rigorous alignment to the brief, references, brand lexicon, and style guides (including AMA style).
• Ensure integrity of the messaging is maintained through optimal word and style choices.
• Validate content accuracy and completeness through multiple rounds of iterations and changing formats (ie. From manuscript to layout, etc.)
• Establish and maintain client‑ and brand‑specific editorial style guides and checklists.

Workflow, Tools & Process

• Own the editorial intake and output process; set SLAs, prioritize queues, and partner with Project Management on schedules and resourcing.
• Implement quality‑control checkpoints, such as different read types, appropriate to channel, project and risk.
• Advance team efficiency with templates, macro/tool kits (e.g., Acrobat, Word, spreadsheet trackers), and version‑control best practices.

·       Create and maintain style guides, editorial checklists, and best-practice documentation

People Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and review editors/proofreaders; provide clear feedback, goals, and growth plans.
• Lead onboarding for new editors and cross‑train non‑editorial teammates on editorial standards, workflows and expectations.

·       Contribute to resourcing conversations and capacity planning as needed

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Medical/Scientific, Copy, and Design to resolve content issues and drive consistency from draft through production.
• Represent Editorial in internal kickoffs and status meetings; proactively flag risk and trade‑offs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a life‑science field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-7+ years’ editorial experience in healthcare/pharmaceutical advertising or medical communications, including hands‑on editing and proofreading.
• Deep knowledge of AMA Manual of Style (current edition) and familiarity with AP style; demonstrable MLR/PRC experience and understanding of FDA/OPDP promotional requirements.
• Mastery of Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro comment tools, and common workflow/annotation platforms.
• Proven managerial experience: coaching, workload balancing, and performance management.
• Outstanding attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage shifting priorities on tight timelines.

What We will be Looking for:

• Must have recent, hands‑on experience in pharma advertising.
• Must have expert command of AMA style and scientific terminology.
• Must have agency experience leading editorial function for assigned clients, and mentoring editors.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all of our employees:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance. We cover a generous portion of employee contributions
• 401K plan. We invest in present and future you, which is why we offer a generous match and immediate vesting on our plan
• Parental Leave. Generous paid time off for parents to bond with their newest addition
• Professional Dev