Managing Editor, Custom ContentCompany: CitelineLocation: Remote, United StatesDate Posted: Jan 10, 2025Employment Type: Full TimeJob ID: R-822DescriptionAbout Citeline:Citeline is one of the world's leading providers of data and intelligence on clinical trials, drug treatments, medical devices and what's new in the regulatory and commercial landscape. Relying on us to deliver vital advantage when making critical R&D and commercial decisions, our customers come from over 3000 of the world’s leading pharmaceutical, contract research organizations (CROs), medical technology, biotechnology and healthcare service providers, including the top 10 global pharma and CROs.Now, Citeline is proud to be a part of Norstella, an organization that consists of market-leading pharmaceutical solutions providers united under one goal: to improve patient access to life-saving therapies. Within this organization, Citeline plays a key role in helping clients connect the dots from pipeline to patient.The Role:Citeline is looking for an editor to support our growing marketing solutions content. The editor will be responsible for creating client-sponsored content and Norstella thought leadership in line with editorial standards. They will liaise closely with the managing editor and commercial teams developing topical themes that can be pitched to potential clients or creating solutions that meet customer needs while being closely aligned to our editorial focus and quality standards.Responsibilities:
Join sales calls with potential new clients to discuss key topics that resonate with our readership and content options that will align with their overall objectives. Source example content pieces that are relevant to their business and goals to support sales follow ups
Join kick off calls with clients for new projects, including topic guidance, process explanations and deliverables
Research and invite potential panellists for upcoming sponsored events and roundtables, including liaising with wider editorial team to access their existing networks
Moderate live sponsored webinars and in-person roundtables, including imparting best practice guidelines to speakers beforehand and facilitating live Q&A
Write new content including articles, whitepapers and research reports, carrying out interviews with client SMEs and Norstella SMEs where needed to support creation
Creation of podcasts
Join internal calls such as weekly editorial meetings to discuss current projects and access wider expertise and insight from journalists where needed
Review content proposed for syndication from clients to ensure it aligns with publication areas and subscriber interests
Assist in creation of surveys by reviewing client proposed questions and advising on additional question options to generate insight, liaising with internal research team to ensure it generates maximum efficacy
Review/proof draft copy for content from other writers and marketing assets such as landing pages
And other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Writing/Journalism skills and knowledge to include: understanding complex scientific, regulatory and/or commercial issues, writing about them clearly and convincingly, exercising editorial judgment.
Bachelor’s degree with focus on journalism and/or sciences, or equivalent career experience.
Experience of content strategy and creating content to a brief.
Established experience of creating/managing delivery of content.
Ability to participate in cross-functional teams and maintain communication with colleagues and senior managers on work in progress, including daily use of workflow tracking tools
Good knowledge of the pharma/ biotech development and manufacturing with a network of potential key sponsors and thought leaders for panels/roundtables
Awareness of key industry bottlenecks, challenges and opportunities
Good interpersonal skills with emphasis on the ability to gain cooperation of others
Able to cope with unexpected scheduling
Strong commercial acumen and drive to ensure revenue grows in line with business expectations
In-depth knowledge and understanding of the pharma and/or biotech industry – including the companies, dynamics and trends that shape the industry.
Be able to research and generate content or ideas across various subjects – such as production, development and compliance.
A good network of contacts in the pharma/biotech industry
Ability to interpret, understand and analyse datasets, to identify trends and gaps in datasets to draw conclusions.
Ability to use social media tools to promote editorial content
Works with multimedia content and able to quickly spot opportunities when this would add value for clients.
Good presentation and panel moderation skills for roundtables/ panels.
Ability to adhere to overlapping deadlines and juggle the numerous tasks required to get content in the hands of customers and manage client expectations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pharmaceutical/ biotech development
Conference/ webinar production
Thought leadership
Content strategy
Audio-visual production
Travel: Approximately every 2-3 monthsOur Guiding Principles for success at Norstella:01: Bold, Passionate, and Mission-First02: Integrity, Truth, and Reality03: Kindness, Empathy, and Grace04: Resilience, Mettle, and Perseverance05: Humility, Gratitude, and LearningBenefits:
Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental & Vision Benefits
Basic Life and AD&D Benefits
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Education Reimbursement
Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $75,000 to $90,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.Sometimes the best opportunities are hidden by self-doubt. We disqualify ourselves before we have the opportunity to be considered. Regardless of where you came from, how you identify, or the path that led you here- you are welcome. If you read this job description and feel passion and excitement, we’re just as excited about you.All legitimate roles with Norstella will be posted on Norstella’s job board which is located at norstella.com/careers. If a role is not posted on this job board, a candidate should assume the role is not a legitimate role with Norstella. Norstella is not responsible for an application that may be submitted by or through a third-party and candidates should proceed with extreme caution if a third-party approaches them about an open role with Norstella. Norstella will never ask for anything of value or any type of payment during or as part of any recruitment, interview, or pre-hire onboarding process. If you are aware of or have reason to believe a job posting purportedly for a role with Norstella is fraudulent or otherwise not authorized by Norstella, please contact the Company using the following email address: [email protected] .Norstella is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), marital or domestic partner status, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.