Managing Editor

Why Join the HWP Group?

Health & Wellness Partners, LLC (HWP), is a medical and scientific communications agency that collaborates with life science industry stakeholders to develop award-winning solutions that advance patient care and transforms scientific content into compelling live and virtual user experiences through digital platforms, congress engagement, and more. We bring clients, providers, and patients outstanding educational programming paired with innovative digital and interactive dissemination vehicles. We are committed to making a difference in healthcare and in the lives of our team members. We aim to provide every employee with a job they love in a culture focused on career growth, well-being, and community outreach. We have been recognized as both an MM+M Best Place to Work and an Inc. Best Workplace.

About the Role

We’re looking to add a Managing Editor to our Editorial Services team. The Managing Editor is independently responsible for copyediting, proofreading, fact-checking, MLR-related tasks, and substantive editing, ensuring all content meets the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and clarity. Additionally, the Managing Editor will work under supervision to develop training and supervisory skills for mentoring junior staff and freelance editors.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee editorial workflow to ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality, compliant medical content
• Independently manage copyediting, proofreading, fact-checking, MLR-related tasks, and substantive editing for a variety of materials, including manuscripts, promotional content, training materials, and regulatory documents
• Lead and mentor junior editors, establishing and maintaining editorial standards while helping develop processes to optimize efficiency and consistency
• Cook with and coordinate with medical writers, designers, project managers, and account managers to align objectives, review and approve content, and manage timelines to meet strict deadlines
• Play a key role in quality assurance, troubleshooting editorial challenges, and driving continuous improvement within the editorial team
• Develop expertise in managing larger accounts or books of business, working under supervision to refine leadership and strategic planning skills

What You’ll Have

• 4 to 6 years of experience in medical editing, preferably within a medical communications agency
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Life Sciences, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft® Office Suite; familiarity with editing tools and content management systems is a plus
• Extensive knowledge of medical and scientific terminology and familiarity with regulatory requirements
• Expertise in proofreading, copyediting, substantive editing, and fact-checking, with a strong command of the AMA Manual of Style (11th Edition)
• Experience with MLR processes and regulatory compliance
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proven ability to work independently, self-track and manage workload effectively, and maintain accountability for deadlines and deliverables
• Client-facing experience with the ability to communicate clearly, manage feedback, and represent editorial with confidence

What We Offer

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan employer matching
• Eligibility for profit sharing
• Generous PTO, including a week off in December for the holidays
• Paid volunteer time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site gym and other employee wellness initiatives
• Casual work attire
• Comprehensive mental health services
• Leadership development training program and other career development programs
• Remote and hybrid work schedule options
• Office locations in Upper Saddle River NJ (HQ), Red Bank NJ, and San Diego CA
• Salary range: $70,000 – $85,000 annually. Note: Actual salary will depend on background and experience.
• M/F/D/V