Senior Editor

Senior Editor | Healthcare Communications

I’m currently partnering with an independent healthcare communications agency that is growing its US Editorial team and looking for a Senior Editor to join the team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced medical communications editor who is passionate about quality, accuracy, science, and delivering exceptional work for clients.

What you’ll be doing:

• Editing a range of promotional and educational materials, including cold reads, must-match reads, and client/internal changes

• Editing across both print and digital projects

• Creating, maintaining, and applying editorial style sheets for assigned accounts

• Reviewing and providing feedback on work from staff and freelance editors

• Collaborating closely with Client Services, Copy, Strategy, Creative, Studio, and Document Systems

• Managing competing priorities and ensuring work is delivered accurately and on deadline

• Applying strong editorial judgment, particularly when working against demanding timelines

• Staying current with pharmaceutical compliance codes and evolving language requirements

• Supporting internal training and onboarding

What they’re looking for:

✔️ 5+ years of experience within a fast-paced healthcare/medical communications agency

✔️ Strong experience editing promotional and educational materials for both HCP and DTC audiences

✔️ Knowledge of FDA regulations, including fair balance and safety requirements

✔️ Familiarity with the AMA Manual of Style

✔️ Confidence editing in both US and UK English

✔️ Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat

Why consider it?

You’ll be joining an independent agency where science sits at the heart of the work, with a collaborative culture built around strong partnerships, curiosity, quality, and doing the right thing.

The role also offers a strong benefits package, including a discretionary bonus/incentive scheme, health reimbursement plan, 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match, 20 vacation days, and 20 sick days.