Lead Editor

Spectrum Science - a GHMC Company

. Provide comprehensive editorial and proofreading review of clinical trial marketing and patient recruitment materials throughout creative development and before client delivery or launch .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in editorial review and quality assurance processes within healthcare marketing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and brand guidelines. Proficient in managing multiple projects while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Editorial ExperienceProofreading and Editorial StandardsRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeMicrosoft Office ProficiencyExperience in Healthcare Marketing

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Hard Skills

ProofreadingQuality AssuranceEditorial ReviewContent ValidationAttention to DetailProject ManagementEditorial Standards DevelopmentRegulatory Review ProcessesPrint Production ReviewDigital Workflow Understanding

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaboration SkillsProcess-Oriented Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Adobe AcrobatZiflowMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Clinical Trial MarketingPharmaceutical AdvertisingRegulated CommunicationsAMA StandardsMLR Review ProcessesPatient Recruitment MaterialsCreative Quality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive editorial and proofreading review of clinical trial marketing and patient recruitment materials throughout creative development and before client delivery or launch
Review grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, formatting, accuracy, clarity, consistency, AMA standards, protocol and IRB-approved language, regulatory and legal requirements, brand and style guidelines, links, dates, references, disclaimers, and contact information
Validate that requested edits, comments, and approvals are accurately incorporated and align with approved source materials
Review deliverables across email, web, digital and social advertising, print, patient recruitment materials, and presentations
Review content and visual execution, including formatting, layout, hierarchy, consistency, and image/copy alignment
Partner with Creative, Client Services, Delivery, and Production to resolve editorial issues and ensure materials are accurate and client-ready
Support and improve editorial review processes to catch issues earlier and improve consistency
Develop, maintain, and reinforce editorial standards, processes, checklists, style guides, and best practices
Provide editorial oversight and guidance to freelance editors and proofreaders, including training, work review, and feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of editorial, quality control, production, or operations experience in healthcare marketing, pharmaceutical advertising, clinical trial marketing, or regulated communications
Understanding of clinical trial recruitment and retention materials preferred
Experience reviewing regulated and compliance-sensitive content
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify editorial errors and broader executional risks
Strong knowledge of proofreading, editorial standards, and quality assurance workflows
Familiarity with MLR/legal/regulatory review processes preferred
Experience in fast-paced agency or marketing environments
Ability to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience overseeing or coordinating freelance or full-time editorial resources preferred
Experience developing or supporting editorial and creative quality standards, processes, and best practices
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and proofing platforms such as Ziflow
Understanding of print and digital workflows
Ability to review content and functional execution, including links, forms, and routing logic, while applying AMA standards
Familiarity with accessibility standards and QA best practices
Process-oriented mindset focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement
Experience reviewing print production files for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with approved creative and production specifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Monthly cell phone reimbursement
Flexible time off
Company holidays, voting time, jury duty, and bereavement leave
Sabbatical Program after 7 years of service
13 weeks paid parental leave, inclusive of adoption and foster care placement
Continuous learning and development through Greatest Potential Self proprietary talent program
Tuition reimbursement programs
In-house 1:1 coaching with access to talent and productivity-based assessments
Generous employee referral bonus
Medical concierge service
Thorough onboarding including accessible conversations with leadership
401(k) with company match
1:1 Financial Coaching and Education
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools through Headspace
Flexible work environment with remote and office options