Managing Editor - HealthTech, Regulatory in London

Managing Editor – HealthTech, Regulatory
Company: Norstella
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: Jan 7, 2026
Employment Type: Full Time
Job ID: R-1583
About 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.
Job description
As Managing Editor, you will be responsible for mainly covering the global medical technology, diagnostics, and digital health sectors. You will track policy, regulatory, and commercial developments across major and emerging markets, delivering timely, in-depth reporting that helps industry stakeholders seize opportunities and navigate a fast-changing landscape.
In this role, you’ll take the lead on enterprise and investigative reporting, collaborate closely with editors on story planning and execution, and help shape Citeline’s coverage strategy in the medtech space. You’ll be expected to produce agenda-setting journalism, uncover emerging trends, and contribute analytical context to fast-moving stories.
Responsibilities
Report and write breaking news, features, and analysis on medtech, diagnostics, and digital health topics with a focus on accuracy, depth, and insight.
Identify and pursue exclusive or enterprise stories that set the agenda in the industry.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key sources, including executives, regulators, analysts, and policymakers.
Monitor regulatory, policy, and commercial developments to identify storylines and trends ahead of competitors.
Contribute to multimedia initiatives such as podcasts, infographics, and event coverage.
Support editors in planning coverage priorities and mentoring junior reporters as needed.
Represent Citeline at major conferences and industry events, both virtually and in person.
Meet individual key performance goals, including story output, quality, and reader engagement.
Qualifications
Several years of experience as a pharma or healthcare reporter, preferably covering the medtech, diagnostics, or digital health space, with prior experience in healthcare, business, or policy journalism. We would also welcome applications from editors with experience from other regulated industries (e.g, agriculture, technology)
Proven track record of building and cultivating strong industry sources and leveraging them to generate original, high-impact stories.
Excellent reporting, writing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific, commercial, and regulatory developments for a global professional audience.
Strong news judgment and the ability to balance quick-turn coverage with deeper enterprise pieces.
A collaborative mindset, with comfort working closely with editors, data teams, and global colleagues.
Confidence in conducting interviews with senior executives, regulators, and subject matter experts.
Willingness to occasionally travel for conferences, interviews, and reporting assignments.
Our Guiding Principles for success at Norstella:
01: Bold, Passionate, and Mission-First
02: Integrity, Truth, and Reality
03: Kindness, Empathy, and Grace
04: Resilience, Mettle, and Perseverance
05: Humility, Gratitude, and Learning
Benefits
25 days annual leave, 4 days for volunteering and a personal day
5% pension match
Group Life Assurance (100% employer funded)
Group Income Protection (100% employer funded)
Other voluntary benefits such as: Dental, Cash Plan, PMI Excess Cover, Health Screening & Critical Illness
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