Senior Medical Editor (Healthcare)

TL;DR

Senior Medical Editor (Healthcare): Overseeing the editorial lifecycle of pharmaceutical and medical projects from manuscript to final release with an accent on FDA regulations and AMA style. Focus on copyediting, fact-checking, and maintaining editorial integrity for high-profile healthcare clients.

Location: Hybrid (New York, NY) — teams are in the office an average of four days a week

Salary: $60,000 — $140,000 USD

Company

hirify.global Health is a global healthcare agency that partners with clients across the spectrum of health, from high science to wellness.

What you will do

• Manage the editorial process from manuscript to final release for assigned accounts without daily supervision.
• Create and oversee the implementation of account-specific editorial style manuals.
• Perform detailed copyediting and fact-checking, ensuring adherence to AMA style, grammar, and usage.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with FDA regulations regarding Rx drug advertising.
• Collaborate with account executives, copywriters, and art directors to maintain departmental processes.
• Mentor junior editors and act as a primary training resource for the team.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in medical/pharmaceutical copyediting within an advertising agency or pharmaceutical company.
• Expertise in AMA style and deep familiarity with FDA regulations for Rx drug advertising.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Ziflow.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and flexibility to work late or weekends when required.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive group health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of salary).
• Various paid time off (PTO) offerings for life balance and wellness.
• Inclusive community culture emphasizing active listening and creative bravery.
• Access to growth-oriented training opportunities through hirify.global and WPP.