Senior Medical Editor, Basic Sciences
McGraw Hill Education
- Location
- United States (Remote)
- Posted
- July 20, 2026
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Role overview
Make an Impact! At McGraw Hill, we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms used by millions of students and educators worldwide. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning tools and content that maximize a teacher’s time and a student’s learning experience. We do all of this in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can grow your career in a way that fits into your life.
The Senior Medical Editor, Basic Sciences will take the strategic and operational ownership for Basic Science print and digital titles. This is a critical time in medical education, and the editor must understand and be able to continue to adapt the approach and format of the basic science list to “today's students.” In addition to the Basic Science list, the Senior Editor will be responsible for additional products such as Mortuary Science, as well as handling the Lange Q&A Series including Mammography, Physician Assistant, and Surgical Technology. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.
What you'll do
- Set strategic course for the basic science list.
- Assume direct oversight and responsibility for legendary classic texts including Ganong, Katzung, Junquira, and Harpers.
- Oversee the Basic Science and Lange Q&A Series.
- Establish key contacts in the basic sciences to provide reviews and feedback on trends and student behavior.
- Regularly create student focus groups to stay in touch with student needs.
- Take an active role with AI technology such as AI Reader, as the basic sciences are a core part of MHP AI Strategy.
- Establish a revision plan for the core 15-20 titles and propose new projects, factoring in important pub dates, as the market has demanded 2-3 year revisions on specific titles.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 7–10+ years of experience in editorial content development and acquisitions, preferably within medical publishing.
- Demonstrated expertise in digital content development and product management.
- Proven ability to manage high-profile author teams.
- Proven ability to lead product development initiatives.
- Proven ability to oversee projects requiring strong analysis, strategic planning, and execution.
- Strong business negotiation skills.
- Strong partner management skills.
- Strong contract negotiation skills.
- Strong implementation skills.
- Ability to build and maintain successful professional relationships.
- Excellent project management skills, including managing cross-functional collaboration across internal departments.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including strong writing and presentation capabilities.
- Advanced digital capabilities, including proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce.com.
- Ability to leverage technology to support business and content objectives.
Compensation and Benefits
The pay range for this position is between $71,300-$92,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.
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