Editorial Operations Director - Hybrid, Healthcare Impact

The Bloc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bloc NY is hiring a Director, Editorial Services to lead daily editorial operations, ensure compliance with AMA and FDA standards, and guide a team of editors. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver accurate, regulatory‑compliant materials for healthcare clients.

This hybrid role requires 6+ years in pharma editing, plus 4+ years of leadership, with strong skills in editorial tooling and process improvement. Reports to SVP, Operations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of promotional pharmaceutical editing experience.
• Prior HCP and DTC launch experience.
• 4+ years of direct supervisory experience.
• Mastery of Acrobat Pro, Ziflow, and Global Vision/Verify, with experience training others on digital routing platforms.
• Expert knowledge of AMA style and FDA rules and regulations.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the editorial team’s day-to-day workflow, ensuring projects are prioritized appropriately and delivered on time.
• Coordinate editorial staffing and resource allocation in partnership with Resource Management, escalating significant staffing or capacity needs to Operations leadership.
• Review and monitor editorial work to ensure adherence to agency, client, AMA, and FDA standards.
• Collaborate closely with Account, Project Management, Copy, Medical, and Creative teams to ensure seamless project execution and timely delivery.
• Work across departments to ensure medical information is communicated clearly and accurately in all creative tactics.
• Maintain and reinforce established editorial and agency processes and workflows.
• Monitor team workload, utilization, and resource needs, communicating trends or concerns to Resource Management and leadership.
• Identify workflow improvement opportunities, recommend changes to leadership, and implement approved processes and standards within The Bloc NY Editorial team.
• Manage the performance and ongoing development of direct reports through coaching, feedback, development planning, and formal performance evaluations.
• Support onboarding and training for new editorial team members and freelancers on editorial processes and expectations.
• Assist in evaluating freelance needs and onboarding freelance editorial support as required.
• Participate in candidate interviews and provide hiring recommendations for editorial positions and freelance support.
• Provide editorial subject-matter support for new business pitches and related materials as requested.
• Support quality control efforts, ensuring work is accurate, compliant, and client-ready.
• Execute administrative and departmental responsibilities in a timely and organized manner.

Skills

Editorial leadership

FDA/AMA knowledge

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Acrobat Pro

Ziflow

Global Vision/Verify

Job description

The Bloc NY is hiring a Director, Editorial Services to lead daily editorial operations, ensure compliance with AMA and FDA standards, and guide a team of editors. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver accurate, regulatory‑compliant materials for healthcare clients.

This hybrid role requires 6+ years in pharma editing, plus 4+ years of leadership, with strong skills in editorial tooling and process improvement. Reports to SVP, Operations.