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Senior Editor (Pharma)

CG LifeUnited States · Posted 29 days ago
Full-timeEst. 77,500 USD
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Job Overview:

We’re looking for a Senior Editor to be the brand‑level owner of editorial quality for assigned accounts. You’ll execute meticulous copy and line‑editing, fact‑checking, and QC across digital and print deliverables while partnering closely with Copy, Design, Medical/Scientific, and Project Management.
Success in this role means error‑free files, smooth and timely workflow cycles, and dependable collaboration that helps creative ideas land clearly and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

Editing, Proofing & Fact‑Checking

  • 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 substantive integrity of content through reference verification and optimal word and style choice
  • Verify reference citations; ensure accurate citation formatting and alignment with source data.Perform final mechanical checks (layout, typography, legal lines, ISI, link accuracy)before release.
  • Validate content accuracy and completeness through multiple rounds of iterations and changing formats (ie. From manuscript to layout, etc.), inclusive of ensuring editorial feedback is addressed and content changes are editorially reviewed

Brand Stewardship & Tools

  • Create and maintain working style guides, terminology lists, and proofreading checklists; coach teammates on usage.
  • Maintain awareness of client/brand specific medical/regulatory/legal requirements and fair-balance expectations via up-to-date style guides
  • Consistently apply and uphold established editorial standards, style guides and best practices.
  • Contribute to process, tools and documentation improvements to streamline quality control.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Participate in kickoffs, creative reviews, and status meetings; communicate risks, dependencies, and timeline impacts.
  • Provide clear editorial feedback to writers and designers to strengthen clarity and cohesion.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field; advanced degree or relevant life‑science background a plus.
  • 3-5+ years of healthcare or pharmaceutical editing experience within an agency or medical communications environment.
  • Proficiency with AMA Manual of Style (current edition); familiarity with AP style and FDA promotional guidance; strong MLR/PRC submission experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat Pro; familiarity with workflow/annotation tools.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Must demonstrate meticulous quality control and editorial mastery of scientific and marketing content, including AMA style.
  • Must have proven history of successful cross‑functional collaboration as a trusted partner.
  • Must demonstrate ability to work flexibly and independently managing multiple workstreams, tight deadlines, and evolving feedback with multiple stakeholders.

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 $70,000 - $85,000 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.

A Note to Candidates:

It has come to our attention that some candidates are being contacted by individuals falsely claiming to represent CG Life. Please note that all official communications from CG Life will come from an email address ending in @cglife.com. If you are contacted by anyone using a different domain, please consider it fraudulent. CG Life will never ask candidates to pay fees or share financial information at any stage of the hiring process

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

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