Medical Editorial Supervisor

McKinney•Los Angeles, CA

13d•$90,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Editorial Supervisor ensures quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance across medical/consumer advertising materials while leading and developing a team of editors. This role balances hands‑on editorial work with team leadership, workflow oversight, and cross‑functional collaboration. The Supervisor upholds brand/editorial standards, pilots practical improvements (including AI‑enabled workflows), and adapts to evolving business needs. Pharma experience is a must.

Requirements

5–7+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical advertising editorial role, with 2+ years in a supervisory or management capacity.
Deep expertise in AMA style, with strong working knowledge of FDA/OPDP regulations for medical/pharma advertising.
Proven ability to manage multiple brands, deliverables, and style frameworks under tight deadlines.
Strong editorial judgment, problem‑solving skills, and comfort operating in fast‑moving or ambiguous environments.
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and familiarity with editorial/QA tools such as GlobalVision, Hive, Content Compare or similar proofing tools.
Positive, collaborative communicator with the ability to influence teams across creative, account, and operations.
Comfortable adopting and championing AI‑enabled editorial workflows and new technologies.
Demonstrated ability to drive improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and team performance through clear processes and standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in traditional consumer advertising in addition to pharma.

Responsibilities

Own the editorial QC function; develop, maintain, and enforce QC standards and editorial best practices that meet and exceed client expectations.
Conduct quality audits and trend analysis across deliverables; proactively identify and address systemic quality issues before they reach clients.
Develop and maintain QC checklists, workflows, and quality benchmarks tailored to each brand's requirements.
Partner with Account and PM teams to communicate QC value, build client confidence, and position quality assurance as a competitive differentiator.
Perform hands-on editorial work (proofreading, fact-checking) to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with FDA regulations, AMA style, and brand standards.
Uphold editorial and brand style across multiple brands; serve as the quality gatekeeper for all outgoing materials.
Partner with Brand (Account/Copy) teams to create, maintain, and evolve brand style guides.
Support the implementation of FDA/AMA updates across the editorial function; ensure the team is trained and aligned on regulatory changes.
Identify, test, and document process improvements and technologies—including AI tools—to improve quality, speed, and consistency; provide recommendations for broader adoption.
Champion rigorous, QC processes while evaluating new tools that enhance (not replace) editorial judgment.
Supervise and mentor editors; provide clear editorial direction, actionable feedback, and coaching.
Lead or delegate onboarding for full-time and freelance editors to ensure consistency and rapid ramp-up.
Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
Collaborate with PM, Account, Copy, and other partners to resolve content challenges and ensure regulatory compliance.
Represent Editorial in select internal and client touchpoints, ensuring clarity of expectations and standards.
Help plan and deliver training sessions (e.g., FDA/AMA updates, editorial standards, AI/tech workflows).
Manage scheduling for editors and freelancers; adjust resources to accommodate shifting timelines and last-minute needs.
Field process/tool questions and partner with PM/Operations to maintain smooth workflows.
Support coverage planning, including evening/off‑hours requirements typical within the industry; proactively communicate risks and mitigation strategies.
Help define and track editorial quality and efficiency metrics (e.g., error rates, review cycle time, throughput).
Escalate systemic issues with clear, actionable recommendations.
Translate editorial improvements into measurable value for the agency (quality, efficiency, and risk reduction).