Associate Editorial Director Medical Communications

OLIXIR New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

OLIXIR New York is seeking an Associate Editorial Director to oversee accounts, manage staff, and ensure quality across brands. You will mentor editors, coordinate with cross-functional leaders, and advocate for consistent editorial processes.

The role requires 7+ years in pharmaceutical advertising in an agency setting, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong management, budgeting, and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Proven experience proofreading, copy editing, and fact checking
• Lead a team of editors and provide development feedback
• Onboard, train, and mentor direct reports with performance assessments
• Monitor workload and manage editorial budget and staffing
• Strong interaction with accounts, cross-functional leaders, and stakeholders
• Knowledge of AMA guidelines, medical terminology, and FDA advertising regulations

Responsibilities

• Mentor editors and drive editorial excellence across departments
• Oversee staff training and performance reviews
• Coordinate with account teams to ensure quality and timely deliverables

Skills

Editorial leadership

Editing proficiency

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

People management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/communications/journalism/biology

Job description

OLIXIR New York is seeking an Associate Editorial Director to oversee accounts, manage staff, and ensure quality across brands. You will mentor editors, coordinate with cross-functional leaders, and advocate for consistent editorial processes.

The role requires 7+ years in pharmaceutical advertising in an agency setting, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong management, budgeting, and regulatory knowledge.