Editorial Manager, Pharma
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Editorial Manager overseeing biopharma client brands' content quality and operations. Leading editorial processes across integrated campaigns in healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Validate content accuracy and completeness through multiple rounds of iterations and changing formats (ie. From manuscript to layout, etc.).
- Own the editorial intake and output process; set SLAs, prioritize queues, and partner with Project Management on schedules and resourcing.
- Manage, mentor, and review editors/proofreaders; provide clear feedback, goals, and growth plans.
- Partner with Medical/Scientific, Copy, and Design to resolve content issues and drive consistency from draft through production.
Requirements:
- 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.
- 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.
- And more! We offer flexible time off, life insurance, LTD, a robust employee assistance program, and more!


















