Senior Medical Editor, Basic Sciences (Remote)

Mheducation; United States; On-site; USD 71,300 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

McGraw Hill is seeking a Basic Science Editor to take strategic and operational ownership of Basic Science print and digital titles, including the Lange Q&A Series. This role requires deep editorial experience in medical publishing, plus proven ability to manage high-profile author teams and drive product development.

You will establish key contacts in the basic sciences, create student-centric updates, coordinate revisions for core titles, and collaborate across internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 7–10+ years of experience in editorial content development and acquisitions.
• Experience in medical publishing and digital content development.
• Proven ability to manage high-profile author teams and lead product development.
• Strong negotiation, partner management, and contract implementation skills.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced digital capabilities with CRM platforms such as Salesforce.com.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic course for the basic science.
• Oversee classic texts and the Lange Q&A Series.
• Establish contacts in the basic sciences for reviews and feedback.
• Lead student focus groups to understand student needs.
• Collaborate with AI technology initiatives (AI Reader).
• Plan revision schedule for core titles and propose new projects.

Skills

Editorial content development

Acquisitions

Product management

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

McGraw Hill is seeking a Basic Science Editor to take strategic and operational ownership of Basic Science print and digital titles, including the Lange Q&A Series. This role requires deep editorial experience in medical publishing, plus proven ability to manage high-profile author teams and drive product development.

You will establish key contacts in the basic sciences, create student-centric updates, coordinate revisions for core titles, and collaborate across internal teams.