21GRAMS - Senior Editor

Description

The company is a global agency providing healthcare communications and marketing services, with clients that include major pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

The company blends scientific expertise, human-centred creativity and AI-driven insight in its work.

21GRAMS is the company's full-service healthcare advertising agency, built on the idea that healthcare should feel more human.

As Senior Editor, you will hold quality control over agency deliverables at every stage and act as the link between the Editorial Department and other teams, helping own and reinforce standard operating procedures.

You will also keep workflow running smoothly and maintain quality even when timelines are tight.

The company is certified as a Great Place to Work.

Responsibilities

• Build solid working relationships with the internal brand teams whose accounts you support.
• Work proactively with the Copy, Medical, Account, Art/Studio and Project Management teams to offer support.
• Serve as lead editor on one or more accounts.
• Flag concerns to brand teams or senior managers when timelines are too short, more resources are needed, or workflow is disrupted, among other issues.
• Keep your own jobs on schedule by managing your time or handing work off quickly and responsibly.
• Back the team and agency initiatives that senior managers set.
• Attend team meetings and help build a shared team mindset.
• Bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do.
• Coach and train new and junior employees and freelancers.

Requirements

• Have 2+ years of experience in medical advertising, medical publishing, or medical education, with 0+ years in medical advertising.
• Be expected to be 95%+ billable.
• Work well with a varied group of internal colleagues, such as account, creative and project management staff.
• Know Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and some Excel) and Adobe, and be familiar with digital routing and commenting platforms and spell-check and auto-compare programs.
• Understand scientific content and data well enough to confirm that every claim made by the agency or its clients is accurate.
• A bachelor's degree or higher is desirable.
• A degree in advertising, marketing, business, English or a related field is preferred.
• You relate to the company values of Best Together, Impact Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, and Accountability with an "I" in how you work and lead.
• You approach challenges with optimism, accountability, creativity and a solutions focus, looking for ways to make a real impact for clients, colleagues and communities.
• You adapt and stay resilient, adjusting your scope, responsibilities and priorities in a fast-moving environment that changes as the business changes.
• You are proactive, driven and resourceful, set priorities well, stay curious, and use data to guide decisions and results.
• You are excited by innovation and the potential of AI, explore new tools, find ways to work smarter, and promote practical, responsible AI use that drives business impact.

Conditions

An anticipated salary range applies to this role. Pay is set using job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, location and internal parity.

The company may update its compensation and benefits programs at any time.

The role can be remote within the United States or based at any U.S. office: New York City, Boston, Chicago, Lambertville NJ, San Francisco or Carmel IN.

If you live within a one-hour commute of an office, you attend in person two days per week, either at an office or on client sites.

If you live in a region without a nearby office, you may work remotely and meet colleagues at periodic gatherings during the year for collaboration, culture and learning.

Arrangements vary by role and location. Some roles are hybrid or remote, others need regular office presence, and some UK teams require office attendance.

Your recruiter will explain the expectations for your role during interviews and keep you informed throughout the process.

If you need more flexibility, you can discuss your needs with your recruiter and HR.

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Benefits

• A full benefits package and programs supporting well-being, growth and success, tailored to your region.
• Complimentary snacks at offices in key markets.
• Generous holiday and paid leave.
• A choice of private medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Help with long-term savings.
• Coaching and support for mental wellness.
• Access to over 13,000 online courses through LinkedIn Learning.