Editorial Lead at Abbott

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Nutritionals, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or Marketing
  • 5+ years of editing/copywriting experience, preferably in the retail space
  • Proven experience in editorial roles, preferably within an agency or regulated industry
  • Strong command of grammar, style, and brand voice
  • Familiarity with Wrike & Veeva, or similar content management systems
  • Experience participating in MLR reviews and understanding of compliance processes
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with precision
  • Experience managing editors/writers
  • Background in healthcare, pharma, or regulated industries
  • Experience with editorial style guides and brand governance
  • Proficiency in project management tools and editorial tracking systems
  • Impeccable grammar and a strong working knowledge of AMA Style

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and mentor a small team of editors, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure consistent editorial excellence
  • Review and edit content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, and adherence to brand guidelines across all formats and channels
  • Attend Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review meetings to represent editorial interests and ensure content meets compliance standards
  • Track and update Veeva claims, ensuring accurate documentation and timely communication of changes to relevant teams
  • Develop and refine editorial workflows, checklists, and best practices to enhance efficiency and quality control
  • Partner with Traffic, Creative, Strategy, and Account to ensure editorial alignment and support project goals
  • Maintain brand style guides and supporting documents for agency use
  • Train writers/editors on Veeva and claims usage; manage Veeva access for agency
  • Onboard new editors and bench editors; resource and manage bench editors

Skills

Editorial Leadership
Content Editing
Grammar
Spelling
Punctuation
Brand Guidelines
Compliance
Team Supervision
Mentoring
Quality Assurance
Copyediting
Brand Integrity

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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