Associate Medical Editor

Precision Value & Health; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Associate Medical Editor, where you will ensure the quality of promotional marketing materials for top pharmaceutical clients. This role requires a passion for language, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively under tight deadlines. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and some editorial experience, with a strong interest in health and medical terminology.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of editorial experience required.
• Basic knowledge of AMA (11th edition) style preferred.
• Interest in health and medicine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread promotional marketing materials for pharma clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
• Ensure accuracy and clarity in scientific content.

Skills

Copy editing

Proofreading

Fact-checking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Job description

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Associate Medical Editor

Location: Bethesda, Maryland, USA

Job Type: Regular full-time

Division: Precision AQ

Business Unit: Engagement Solutions

Requisition Number: 5629

Are you a grammar enthusiast who spots errors in everything—a misplaced decimal, a wrong reference, an em dash where a hyphen should be? Do you have a passion for language and an interest in medical terminology and clinical science? Does working with a respected team of editorial leaders excite you? We are looking for dedicated professionals eager to ensure our award-winning promotional marketing materials for top pharma clients are production-ready.

Our editors bring a wealth of experience and work across all levels, providing services including medical editing, proofreading, and fact-checking of pharmaceutical marketing materials, presentations, and corporate communications. This role involves working with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines to deliver successful projects. As part of our editorial team, you will do more than correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation; we seek editors who help craft clear and precise scientific content.

About us

– PRECISION AQ is the top payer marketing agency in the country. We partner with global pharmaceutical and life sciences companies developing groundbreaking treatments to make medicines accessible and affordable. We excel at demonstrating the economic, clinical, and societal value of innovative medical treatments to payers, providers, patients, and policy-makers. Join us to collaborate on improving market access and supporting our clients' missions to enhance patient care.

About You

• “Error-free” is your mantra; you enjoy copy editing and proofreading, from menus to medical marketing materials.
• You follow the rules, leveraging your knowledge of AMA style, FDA guidelines, client preferences, and good writing practices.
• You have an interest in health and medicine and enjoy continuously learning about therapeutic areas.
• You are a meticulous fact checker, committed to accuracy.
• You thrive in team collaborations, are deadline-driven, and committed to quality contributions for print and digital projects.
• You are passionate about your work, adhering to the 3 Cs: clear, concise, correct.
• You are flexible, capable of managing multiple projects, and excel in an energizing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or a related field
• At least 1 year of editorial experience
• Basic knowledge of AMA (11th edition) style
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Availability to work PST hours; preference for candidates in PST/MST zones

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in advertising, pharmaceutical marketing, medical communications, or medical education
• Familiarity with Veeva/MLR review and submission systems
• Knowledge of FDA requirements related to pharmaceutical advertising

Note: Compensation varies based on skills, experience, and organizational needs. The estimated range is $42,000–$58,000 USD. We offer a discretionary bonus, health insurance, retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off.

We do not endorse offers from unauthorized recruiters or fraudulent sources. All official offers are made through our recruiting team following a formal interview process.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, Writing/Editing
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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