Senior Medical Editor

RAPP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RAPP in New York City seeks a Senior Medical Editor to ensure accurate editing of health brand materials, with leadership during launches and label updates. The role requires strong editorial judgment and meticulous attention to detail to uphold brand standards.

You will collaborate with the Director of Medical Editing, verify data against references, maintain style guides, and mentor Associate Medical Editors while delivering timely, compliant copy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in a healthcare agency or related field.
• Strong knowledge of AMA Style Guide; familiarity with FDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Edit high‑profile health brand materials with accuracy and clarity.
• Lead editing during launches and label updates; manage deadlines.
• Fact-check data against references and maintain brand style decisions.
• Mentor Associate Medical Editors and provide guidance on editorial decisions.

Skills

Strong command of English

Excellent writing skill

Attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English or related field

Tools

AMA Style Guide

FDA regulations knowledge

Editorial workflow system

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Medical Editor is responsible for the accurate and timely editing of all assigned jobs and projects for health brands. Where workload permits, this editor supports fellow editors on additional projects. The Senior Medical Editor works closely with the Director of Medical Editing to facilitate workload coverage during product launches, label updates, and other high‑level brand events. As the subject‑matter expert for the brands, the editor must make confident decisions in the best interests of the team.

Location & Compensation

This role is based in New York City. Salary ranges from $45,000 to $160,000, depending on experience, qualifications and market factors.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary editor for one or more large, complex health brands (or a portfolio) and supports the department as needed.
• Leads editing during high‑level brand events, including product launches and label updates.
• Edits print and digital health brand tactics and internal agency materials, reviewing for sense, spelling, grammar, brand style, readability, consistency and context, and providing clear, concise comments and mark‑ups.
• Ensures copy makes sense at all stages—manuscript, layout, mechanical, final reads, builds.
• Fact‑checks data using provided references, annotations and general science and math competency.
• Uses own knowledge and experience to confirm brand style decisions.
• Attends status, hot sheet and kick‑off meetings for assigned brands, offering solutions for day‑to‑day challenges.
• Creates and updates style guides for all assigned brands.
• Builds good relationships within specific brands and other departments, serving as a subject‑matter expert with the brand team.
• Prioritizes projects efficiently and completes work accurately and timely.
• Operates within agency processes and procedures and demonstrates proficiency with the internal workflow system.
• Recognizes problems and provides practical solutions to supervisors or team members.
• Arranges for back‑up coverage when unavailable or out of the office.
• Confirms deadlines and alerts team members of potential difficult deadlines.
• Remains flexible and focused in an environment of changing circumstances.
• Provides training and guidance to Associate Medical Editors and Medical Editors on editorial decision‑making when opportunities arise.
• Directly manages resources as assigned when opportunities arise.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in English or related field.
• Strong command of the English language and excellent writing skill.
• Minimum of four years of experience in a healthcare agency or related industry.
• Experience verifying data via primary, annotated references.
• Utilizes proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Thorough knowledge of the latest edition of the AMA Style Guide and familiarity with FDA regulations for promotional pieces.
• Experience with digital documents and routing systems required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Omnicom and its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.