[Remote] Managing Editor (Medical Publications) at The Lockwood Group, LLC

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical DeviceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5-7 years of experience in an editorial role in a medical communications agency or similar environment required
Experience supporting publications required
Experience with EndNote required
ELS certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Collaborates with Lockwood teams to address their evolving needs; learn priorities and objectives of aligned teams and how they fit within the business unit
With Traffic Manager, triages incoming CE requests to determine most efficient use of ME/freelancer time resources
Maintains a knowledge of relevant style guidelines for aligned accounts, including client, AMA and Chicago styles, and learns nuanced client and Lockwood team preferences when working on specific accounts
Maintains and updates Editorial SOP, list of frequently encountered editorial questions/issues, and list of team-specific requests and preferences
With Traffic Manager, serves as liaison between account teams and freelance editors, providing briefing details and client preferences
Addresses CE-related questions from scientific directors and other team members
Reviews content not only for objective grammatical and stylistic standards but with a critical eye for elements of “sense” or “story,” when requested
Assists Strategic Services team in putting together crucial pitch materials (bibliographies, pitch decks, bios, etc)
Leads colleagues toward manageable solutions
Demonstrates flexibility, innovation, and independent judgment
Liaises with key stakeholders to broaden the capabilities of the Editorial department and its outputs
Works collaboratively with all Lockwood department colleagues as a team player
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
Provides timely communication between relevant departments, including Accounts, Scientific, and third-party contributors

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AMA styleChicago styleeditorial managementSOP developmentfreelance coordinationmedical writingscientific editingclient liaisontraffic managementpharmaceutical communications

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or office-based?

The position can be based remotely (working from home) or at the headquarters in Stamford, CT.

What education is required for this role?

A bachelor’s degree is required.

What are the key interpersonal skills needed for the Managing Editor role?

The role requires leading colleagues toward solutions, demonstrating flexibility and innovation, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and being a collaborative team player.

What is the company culture like at Lockwood Group?

Lockwood offers a flexible structure for better work-life balance, with most staff working from where they live, attracting top talent and enabling responsiveness to clients; over a third of staff hold advanced scientific or medical degrees.

What makes a strong candidate for the Managing Editor position?

Strong candidates demonstrate flexibility, innovation, independent judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead colleagues collaboratively while managing editorial resources and client preferences.

The Lockwood Group, LLC

Healthcare consulting for drug development support

About The Lockwood Group, LLC

The Lockwood Group provides consulting services specifically for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, focusing on clients in the later stages of drug development, particularly after Phase 2 clinical trials. The company assists pharmaceutical and biotech firms by creating strategic publication plans that communicate scientific data and research findings accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards. They also support clients during the prelaunch phase of their products by identifying market needs and collaborating through the launch process to ensure success. A unique aspect of The Lockwood Group is its medical animation affiliate, Random42, which produces engaging and scientifically accurate visual content to help convey complex information. Their business model is based on service fees for consulting and project work, with a commitment to delivering high-quality communications and strategic support to help clients thrive in the competitive healthcare landscape.

Stamford, ConnecticutHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consulting, HealthcareIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Emerging firms using AI-driven content creation threaten market share.

Pharmaceutical companies developing in-house teams may reduce demand for external services.

Tightening EU regulatory standards could increase compliance costs.

Differentiation

Specializes in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, focusing on advanced drug development stages.

Offers strategic publication plans tailored to specific audiences and regulatory standards.

Provides commercial support during prelaunch, launch, and post-launch phases.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital health solutions boosts growth in medical communications.

Rise of personalized medicine creates opportunities for specialized communication strategies.

Integration of AI enhances publication strategies and data analysis capabilities.

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