Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Editor in Chief

Company: Norstella

Location: Remote, India

Date Posted: Feb 24, 2025

Employment Type: Full Time

Job ID: R-820

Description

About Norstella

At Norstella, our mission is simple: to help our clients bring life-saving therapies to market quicker—and help patients in need.

Founded in 2022, but with history going back to 1939, Norstella unites best-in-class brands to help clients navigate the complexities at each step of the drug development life cycle —and get the right treatments to the right patients at the right time.

Each organization (Citeline, Evaluate, MMIT, Panalgo, The Dedham Group) delivers must-have answers for critical strategic and commercial decision-making. Together, via our market-leading brands, we help our clients:

• Citeline – accelerate the drug development cycle

• Evaluate – bring the right drugs to market

• MMIT – identify barrier to patient access

• Panalgo – turn data into insight faster

• The Dedham Group – think strategically for specialty therapeutics

By combining the efforts of each organization under Norstella, we can offer an even wider breadth of expertise, cutting-edge data solutions and expert advisory services alongside advanced technologies such as real-world data, machine learning and predictive analytics.

As one of the largest global pharma intelligence solution providers, Norstella has a footprint across the globe with teams of experts delivering world class solutions in the USA, UK, The Netherlands, Japan, China and India.

About Us:

We are on the brink of an exciting new chapter, and we'relooking for a visionary Editor in Chief to lead the charge. As a key player in our dynamic organization, you will have the unique opportunity to build and shape a new team from the ground up. Our mission is to delivercutting-edgenews and insights that captivate and inform our audience.

Shape the Future of Pharmaceutical Industry Intelligence

At Citeline, a Norstella company, we're seeking a visionary Editor in Chief to build and lead our new editorial operations in India. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of premium business intelligence in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical technology sectors.

The Opportunity

As Editor in Chief, you'll establish and lead a new editorial hub that will become integral to our global news operation. You'll build and mentor a team of talented journalists while driving innovation in how we deliver business-critical intelligence to our professional subscribers.

This role combines editorial leadership with strategic vision, offering the chance to:

• Build and shape a new editorial team from the ground up

• Drive technological innovation in content creation and delivery

• Lead the development of data-driven journalism initiatives

• Collaborate with global editorial teams across multiple time zones

• Shape the coverage of one of the world's most innovative and regulated industries

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement the editorial vision for our global operations with an initial focus on India operations.

• Build and lead a team of India-based editors, reporters, and data journalists who will cover the global pharma and medtech markets.

• Drive innovation in content creation, including AI integration and data visualization

• Ensure the highest standards of editorial quality and accuracy

• Collaborate with global editorial leaders to align content strategy

Operational Excellence:

• Establish robust newsroom processes focused on efficiency and accuracy

• Oversee the creation of compelling, subscription-worthy content

• Lead the integration of new technologies and tools

• Manage editorial planning and resource allocation

• Drive continuous improvement in content quality and delivery

Innovation and Growth:

• Identify opportunities for new content streams and formats

• Lead the adoption of AI and other technologies to enhance content creation

• Develop data-driven approaches to content strategy

• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence

What You'll Bring

Leadership Experience:

• Proven track record in senior editorial leadership, preferably in B2B publishing

• Experience building and managing high-performing editorial teamscovering complex global industries

• Strong understanding of digital content strategy and innovation

• Ability to coordinate coverage across multiple time zones

Operational and Technical Acumen:

• Forward-thinking approach to content technology and AI

• Experience with data-driven content creation

• Understanding of digital content platforms and analytics

• Setting and achieving editorial KPIs which lead to increased new business and customer retention

Industry Knowledge:

• Strong experience in business journalism or industry analysisdelivering content to sophisticated global audiences

• Understanding of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare sectors

• Strong track record of building networks across different regions

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 10+ years of editorial experience with significant leadership responsibility

• Track record of successful team building and development

• Experience in premium B2B content creation

• Strong understanding of business news and intelligence subscription models

• Experience working across global teams and time zones

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, sciences, or business (advanced degree a plus)

Why Citeline?

You'll be part of Citeline's global editorial leadership team, working closely with editors across our international network. Your role will be crucial in expanding our 80+ year legacy of delivering pharmaceutical intelligence to a worldwide audience. This role offers the unique opportunity to build something new while leveraging the resources and reputation of an established global leader. We're looking for someone who can see the big picture while maintaining an unwavering commitment to editorial excellence.

Join an organization that:

• Is transforming how the pharmaceutical industry makes critical decisions

• Values innovation and embraces new technologies

• Offers genuine opportunity for professional growth and impact

• Provides competitive compensation and benefits

• Supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Citeline, part of the Norstella group, is a leading provider of pharmaceutical industry intelligence, trusted by over 3,000 organizations worldwide, including the top 10 global pharma companies. Our suite of publications includes Pink Sheet, Scrip, Medtech Insight, and more, offering critical insights that shape industry decisions.

The guiding principles for success at Norstella:

01: Bold, Passionate, Mission-First

We have a lofty mission to Smooth Access to Life Saving Therapies and we will get there by being bold and passionate about the mission and our clients. Our clients and the mission in what we are trying to accomplish must be in the forefront of our minds in everything we do.

02: Integrity, Truth, Reality

We make promises that we can keep, and goals that push us to new heights. Our integrity offers us the opportunity to learn and improve by being honest about what works and what doesn’t. By being true to the data and producing realistic metrics, we are able to create plans and resources to achieve our goals.

03: Kindness, Empathy, Grace

We will empathize with everyone's situation, provide positive and constructive feedback with kindness, and accept opportunities for improvement with grace and gratitude. We use this principle across the organization to collaborate and build lines of open communication.

04: Resilience, Mettle, Perserverance

We will persevere – even in difficult and challenging situations. Our ability to recover from mis-steps and failures in a positive way will help us to be successful in our mission.

05: Humility, Gratitude, Learning

We will be true learners by showing humility and gratitude in our work. We recognize that the smartest person in the room is the one who is always listening, learning, and willing to shift their thinking.

Benefits

• Health Insurance

• Provident Fund

• Reimbursement of Certification Expenses

• Gratuity

• 24x7 Health Desk

Norstella is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of the part they play in our success. We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behavior and our business requirements. Norstella operates a zero tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment.

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.

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.