Managing Editor - HealthTech, Regulatory

Norstella; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare solutions provider is looking for a Managing Editor to oversee reporting in the medtech, diagnostics, and digital health sectors. The role involves producing in-depth journalism, identifying key trends, and maintaining relationships with industry sources. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare reporting and excellent storytelling skills. Competitive benefits include 25 days of annual leave and comprehensive health support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

5% pension match

Group life assurance

Group income protection

Voluntary health benefits

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in healthcare, business, or policy journalism.
• Proven track record of building strong industry sources.
• Excellent writing skills to translate complex developments for a global audience.

Responsibilities

• Report and write breaking news and analysis on medtech and digital health.
• Identify and pursue exclusive stories to set industry agenda.
• Build and maintain relationships with key sources in the industry.

Skills

Pharma or healthcare reporting experience

Strong storytelling skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Confidence in interviewing executives

Job description

Managing Editor - HealthTech, Regulatory

Company: Norstella

Location: London, United Kingdom

Date Posted: Jan 7, 2026

Employment Type: Full Time

Job ID: R-1583

About Citeline

Citeline is one of the world's leading providers of data and intelligence on clinical trials, drug treatments, medical devices and what's new in the regulatory and commercial landscape. Relying on us to deliver vital advantage when making critical R&D and commercial decisions, our customers come from over 3000 of the world’s leading pharmaceutical, contract research organizations (CROs), medical technology, biotechnology and healthcare service providers, including the top 10 global pharma and CROs.

Now, Citeline is proud to be a part of Norstella, an organization that consists of market-leading pharmaceutical solutions providers united under one goal: to improve patient access to life-saving therapies. Within this organization, Citeline plays a key role in helping clients connect the dots from pipeline to patient.

Job description

As Managing Editor, you will be responsible for mainly covering the global medical technology, diagnostics, and digital health sectors. You will track policy, regulatory, and commercial developments across major and emerging markets, delivering timely, in-depth reporting that helps industry stakeholders seize opportunities and navigate a fast-changing landscape.

In this role, you’ll take the lead on enterprise and investigative reporting, collaborate closely with editors on story planning and execution, and help shape Citeline’s coverage strategy in the medtech space. You’ll be expected to produce agenda-setting journalism, uncover emerging trends, and contribute analytical context to fast-moving stories.

Responsibilities

• Report and write breaking news, features, and analysis on medtech, diagnostics, and digital health topics with a focus on accuracy, depth, and insight.
• Identify and pursue exclusive or enterprise stories that set the agenda in the industry.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key sources, including executives, regulators, analysts, and policymakers.
• Monitor regulatory, policy, and commercial developments to identify storylines and trends ahead of competitors.
• Contribute to multimedia initiatives such as podcasts, infographics, and event coverage.
• Support editors in planning coverage priorities and mentoring junior reporters as needed.
• Represent Citeline at major conferences and industry events, both virtually and in person.
• Meet individual key performance goals, including story output, quality, and reader engagement.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a pharma or healthcare reporter, preferably covering the medtech, diagnostics, or digital health space, with prior experience in healthcare, business, or policy journalism. We would also welcome applications from editors with experience from other regulated industries (e.g, agriculture, technology)
• Proven track record of building and cultivating strong industry sources and leveraging them to generate original, high-impact stories.
• Excellent reporting, writing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific, commercial, and regulatory developments for a global professional audience.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to balance quick-turn coverage with deeper enterprise pieces.
• A collaborative mindset, with comfort working closely with editors, data teams, and global colleagues.
• Confidence in conducting interviews with senior executives, regulators, and subject matter experts.
• Willingness to occasionally travel for conferences, interviews, and reporting assignments.

Our Guiding Principles for success at Norstella:

• 01: Bold, Passionate, and Mission-First
• 02: Integrity, Truth, and Reality
• 03: Kindness, Empathy, and Grace
• 04: Resilience, Mettle, and Perseverance
• 05: Humility, Gratitude, and Learning

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, 4 days for volunteering and a personal day
• 5% pension match
• Group Life Assurance (100% employer funded)
• Group Income Protection (100% employer funded)
• Other voluntary benefits such as: Dental, Cash Plan, PMI Excess Cover, Health Screening & Critical Illness

Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we’re just as excited about you.

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