Associate Director, Editorial

IPG Health, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Olixir, an Omnicom agency, is seeking an Associate Editorial Director in hybrid New York to lead editorial operations across accounts. You will mentor editors, manage workloads and budgets, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure high-quality materials and adherence to best practices.

The role requires a Bachelor's in English/communications/journalism/biology or related field and 7+ years in pharmaceutical advertising, with strong English language skills and familiarity with AMA

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in pharmaceutical advertising within an agency setting.
• Strong command of English: spelling, grammar, and style.
• Proven leadership and staff development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Proofread, copy edit, and fact check materials for assigned accounts.
• Lead a team of editors; provide feedback and development opportunities.
• Onboard, train, and mentor direct reports and junior editors; conduct performance assessments.

Skills

People management

Budget management

Editorial leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/communications/journalism/biology or related field

Tools

Digital documents

Routing systems

Video conferencing tools

Comparison tools

Job description

## Associate Director, EditorialApply: Hybrid: New York, New York, United States of America: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R15989**Agency:**Olixir **Job Function:**Medical Scientific Services **Job Subfunction:**Medical Editorial**Job Description:**As an Associate Editorial Director, you'll play a vital role in supporting assigned accounts, managing staff, and ensuring quality across all brands. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders, serving as a departmental liaison and advocate for agency processes and practices. As a seasoned leader, you'll mentor and train team members, oversee resource management, and maintain exceptional communication and project management skills, driving editorial excellence across the department.•Proofread, copy edit, and fact check materials for assigned accounts, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency, and maintain version control and project file integrity. •Lead a team of editors, providing feedback, identifying development opportunities, and ensuring departmental cohesion and efficiency. •Onboard, train, and mentor direct reports and less-experienced editors, providing regular performance assessments and coaching. •Monitor workload, manage editorial budget, and assist with staffing efforts and departmental workload management. •Demonstrate extensive interaction with direct reports, account teams, and cross-functional leaders to ensure high-quality materials and align on best practices. •Delegate and handle day-to-day operations and administrative tasks, maintaining a timely and detail-oriented approach to internal and external duties. •Recognize training gaps, propose training initiatives, and brainstorm ideas to keep up with emerging needs and latest technology, demonstrating a continuous-improvement mindset.•Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, biology, or related field (preferred), with 7+ years of experience in pharmaceutical advertising in an agency setting, including launch lead experience. •Command of the English language, with strong spelling, writing, punctuation, and grammar skills, and proficiency in digital documents, routing systems, comparison tools, and remote meeting video tools. •Thorough knowledge of latest edition of AMA guidelines, Merriam-Webster, medical terminology, and FDA pharmaceutical advertising regulations. •Strong people management skills, with the ability to document staff performance, develop and improve skills, and effectively answer/manage staff questions and concerns. •Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop positive, professional relationships across disciplines. •Meticulous attention to detail, with an emphasis on consistency and continuity.$110,000 to $145,000*To the extent permissible by local law, Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.*