Associate Editor, Clinical Communications

MSS MJH Shared Services; United States; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health insurance through Cigna (médial

Vision coverage through VSP

401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Fertility benefits

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MJH Life Sciences seeks an Associate Editor to join the Clinical Communications team, building high-quality educational content for healthcare professionals. You will conduct literature research, perform fact-checking, and manage references while drafting slide decks, video scripts, and publications.

An AI-native approach and rigorous regulatory compliance are essential as you collaborate with faculty and cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific writing and editing skills across therapeutic areas.
• AI-native mindset for research and content drafting.
• Meticulous fact-checking and reference annotation.
• Familiarity with MLR and PRC regulatory workflows.
• Experience with InCopy and multimedia workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform subject matter research and generate content for educational slide decks, video scripts, and discussion guides, using AI tools to accelerate literature synthesis and initial drafting without compromising scientific accuracy.
• Acquire studies and articles, organize references and annotations, and format citations.
• Review content for alignment with outlines and transcripts, and perform base-level fact checks against primary literature.
• Prepare materials for layout, faculty review, or recording, ensuring consistent style and format.
• Develop storyboards, editing grids, and time codes; quality check video edits.
• Support promotional educational materials in compliance with FDA regulations.

Skills

Scientific writing

AI tools

Editorial editing

Literature research

Citations & references

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

InCopy

Job description

At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it! We are seeking an Associate Editor to join the Clinical Communications team and play a key role in building and refining high-quality educational content for healthcare professionals. You will support the development of slide decks, video scripts, publications, and promotional materials — conducting literature research, fact‑checking referenced content, managing references, and ensuring every deliverable meets the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and clinical relevance. This role is for someone with a sharp editorial eye, strong scientific curiosity, and an AI-native approach to research, content drafting, and workflow efficiency.

What You'll Do

Perform subject matter research and generate preliminary project content for educational slide decks, video scripts, and discussion guides, using AI tools to accelerate literature synthesis and initial drafting without compromising scientific accuracy Acquire studies and articles, organize and archive reference PDFs in project folders, and style, create, and organize reference lists and annotations Review content for alignment with outlines, slides, and transcripts, and perform base-level content fact checks against primary literature Conduct organizational and content edits, prepare materials for layout, faculty review, or recording, and ensure consistent style and format throughout Ensure the scientific and clinical accuracy of all materials through comprehensive fact‑checking of referenced literature Develop and format storyboards and editing grids with time codes, and quality check video edits from the studio Ensure content aligns with brand guidelines, and develop and manage reference annotations across all deliverable types Format citations and reference lists, develop publication front matter and end matter, and quality check faculty names, credentials, and affiliations Support the preparation of promotional educational materials in compliance with pharmaceutical company standards and FDA regulations Review and implement MLR and Promotional Review Committee edits, and annotate MLR and PRC-directed changes accurately and completely Review publication layouts and implement edits using InCopy, proofread and format slides, and manage tables and figures Manage workload across multiple concurrent deliverables and projects, adjusting priorities as needed to meet team objectives and timelines

What Sets You Apart

Strong scientific writing and editing skills with a genuine interest in clinical and medical content across therapeutic areas An AI-native mindset. You actively use tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or AI-assisted research platforms to accelerate literature reviews, organize reference materials, support initial content drafting, and improve editorial efficiency — while maintaining rigorous scientific accuracy and full compliance with MLR and regulatory standards Detail-oriented and thorough in fact-checking, reference formatting, and annotation — you do not let inaccuracies pass, and you hold yourself to an uncompromising standard of clinical accuracy Familiarity with pharmaceutical promotional review processes including MLR and PRC workflows, and an understanding of FDA regulations governing promotional educational content Experience with InCopy, slide formatting, storyboard development, or video production workflows preferred Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities simultaneously without losing quality Knowledge of citation and reference formatting standards, including the ability to develop and manage annotations across complex deliverables Collaborative team player who works effectively with Content Leads, faculty, and cross‑functional partners Bachelor's degree in a life sciences, communications, or related field; advanced degree a plus

AI Capability Expectation

Candidates should be prepared to discuss how they are currently using AI in their editorial, research, or scientific communications work. This includes: Specific tools in active use and how they support literature research, content drafting, reference organization, or fact‑checking workflows How you use AI to accelerate the research and preliminary drafting phases of content development while maintaining scientific rigor and compliance with MLR and regulatory standards Your approach to verifying AI-generated content against primary literature — and how you ensure accuracy is never compromised in exchange for speed Bonus: examples of AI‑assisted editorial workflows, research processes, or content development approaches that improved output quality or turnaround time on clinical communications projects

Compensation Range $50,000 to $55,000 per year, depending on qualifications. Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role. Compensation will depend on factors including educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Benefits Overview

• Hybrid work schedule
• Health insurance through Cigna (medical and dental)
• Vision coverage through VSP
• Pharmacy benefits through OptumRx FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Pet discount program with PetAssure
• Norton LifeLock identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program through NYLGBS
• Fertility benefits through Progyny
• Commuter benefits
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life options
• Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub

Our Operating Standard

We operate with discipline, clarity, and accountability. The ability to effectively leverage AI to improve speed, quality, and output is an expectation in this role, not a preference. #LI-Remote MJH Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. All employees of MJH Life Sciences are employed “At Will.” This means that either the employee or the Company is free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.