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 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!

At CG Life, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. At CG Life, it is not common for individuals to be hired at the higher end of the range, and compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors. This position is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus program, subject to the rules governing the plan. CG Life offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401K retirement with a generous company match and immediate vesting, and flexible time off.  

This job posting is intended for direct applicants only; please, no outside recruiters.