Promotional Editor / Senior Promotional Editor

United Therapeutics • Rtp, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

If you take pride in precision, partnership, and protecting both patients and brands, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact. As our ( Senior) Promotional Editor , you’ll play a critical role within the Commercial creative team—ensuring promotional and non‑promotional materials meet the highest standards of scientific accuracy, clarity, balance, and regulatory compliance. You’ll apply expert editorial judgment and regulatory awareness while partnering closely with Commercial, Legal, Medical, Regulatory, and agency teams to shape content that is credible, consistent, and audience‑appropriate. This role is ideal for an editorial thought leader who enjoys working cross functionally, safeguarding brand integrity, and helping complex ideas land clearly in a highly regulated environment. The Promotional Editor/ Senior Promotional Editor will be part of the commercial creative team and ensure that all promotional and non-promotional content reflects the highest standards of quality, scientific accuracy, balance, and compliance. This role will apply strong editorial judgment and regulatory awareness while partnering closely with Commercial, Legal, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and external agencies. The Promotional Editor will help maintain consistency, uphold brand integrity, and support the development of accurate, compliant materials across diverse audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, communications, journalism, biology, or a related field with 2 or more years of editorial experience in healthcare communications or a related industry
• 2+ years of pharmaceutical or regulated industry experience
• 2+ years of experience editing and reviewing promotional and educational content for healthcare professionals, consumers, and internal audiences in a regulated industry (preferably in pharma/biotech)
• Strong command of written English, including the ability to edit scientific, promotional, and educational content with clarity, precision, and consistency
• Strong proofreading and quality‑control capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to validate accuracy of data, references, annotations, and source alignment
• Solid understanding of Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review processes and working knowledge of FDA requirements for promotional and non‑promotional material
• Ability to partner effectively across cross‑functional teams, balancing multiple projects while navigating ambiguity and ensuring timely, compliant reviews
• High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills, with a commitment to maintaining brand integrity and ensuring content aligns with strategic business needs
• Bachelor’s Degree in English, communications, journalism, biology, or a related field with 5 or more years of editorial experience in healthcare communications or a related industry
• 4+ years of pharmaceutical or regulated industry experience
• 5+ years of experience editing and reviewing promotional and educational content for healthcare professionals, consumers, and internal audiences in a regulated industry (pharma/biotech preferred)
• Expert command of written English, including the ability to edit complex scientific, promotional, and educational content with clarity, precision, and consistency
• Strong proofreading and quality‑control capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to validate accuracy of data, references, annotations, and source alignment
• Solid understanding of Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review processes and working knowledge of FDA requirements for promotional and non‑promotional material
• Proficiency with AMA style and FDA guidance
• Ability to partner effectively across cross‑functional teams, balancing multiple projects while navigating ambiguity and ensuring timely, compliant reviews
• Strong attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills, with a commitment to maintaining brand integrity and ensuring content aligns with strategic business needs

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in a related field with some relevant editorial experience in healthcare communications or a related industry
• Proficiency with digital tools and workflow platforms, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, electronic routing systems, and submissions tools such as Veeva
• Proficiency with AMA style and FDA guidance
• Experience in supporting new pharmaceutical product launches and FDA label changes
• Master’s Degree in a related field with 3 or more years of editorial experience in healthcare communications or a related industry
• Proficiency with digital tools and workflow platforms, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, electronic routing systems, and submissions tools such as Veeva
• Experience in supporting new pharmaceutical product launches and FDA label changes

Responsibilities

• Edit and review promotional and educational materials to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper permissions across audiences, including HCPs, consumers, employees, and field teams; provide editorial support, including adherence to style guides, proofreading, grammar, and tone
• Apply working knowledge of U.S. regulatory and FDA guidance to support commercial teams and ensure consistent, compliant execution across assigned projects
• Verify data, references, and annotations, ensuring alignment with source material and identifying copyright needs as needed
• Ensure content alignment with brand strategy and business needs by maintaining relevance to clinical practice and tailoring information appropriately for intended audiences
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to maintain consistency and accuracy, while staying current on evolving regulatory and industry standards
• Serve as a cross-functional reviewer partnering with Marketing, Legal, Regulatory, and Medical to support compliant, high-quality content.
• Foster new ways to streamline review processes and re-certification of material
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more.
• For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level