CG Life · 12 hours ago
Editorial Manager (Pharma)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expCG Life is seeking an Editorial Manager to develop and grow their editorial discipline and elevate the quality, accuracy, and consistency of scientific and healthcare content across integrated campaigns. The role involves managing editorial operations for biopharma client brands, ensuring quality and compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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 Development. Each employee has an annual budget to allocate to professional development opportunities. Employees are encouraged to take a workshop, attend a webinar, join associations, and do anything else that will help them grow in their careers.
Flexible time off
Life insurance
LTD
A robust employee assistance program
Company
CG Life
CG Life is a different breed of agency, built for the unique challenges of bringing precision medicine to market.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Erik Clausen
Managing Partner
Murad Sabzali
Founding Partner, Board Director
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