Editor III

The Fountain Group; Mettawa (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group seeks an Editor III in a hybrid role based in Mettawa, IL. This position reviews promotional, non-promotional, and internal materials within a regulated pharmaceutical setting and supports OPDP submissions.

Pay is $40–$50 per hour, with an initial two-year contract and standard business hours. Ideal candidates have a technical or scientific degree or equivalent experience, plus medical editing and fact-checking expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Experience with medical editing and fact-checking of medical materials.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt quickly to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the review and approval processes for promotional and non-promotional materials.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of approval routing grids and SOPs to ensure materials are routed appropriately.
• Attend Promotional Review Committee (PRC) meetings to address editorial questions and concerns.
• Collaborate with Marketing Operations to prioritize routine approvals and support major campaign launches and product label updates.
• Perform editorial reviews, final reviews, reapprovals, and other required reviews of materials.
• Archive OPDP correspondence in accordance with guidance from the Regulatory Advertising and Promotion lead.

Skills

Medical editing

Fact-checking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific discipline

Job description

Editor III

Job Posting #: 35649

Pay Rate: $40–$50 per hour
Contract Duration: 2 years initially
Location: Hybrid in Mettawa, IL; Onsite Tuesday through Thursday, WFH M&F
Schedule: M-F; Standard Business Hours
Number of Openings: 1

Position Overview

The Editor III will manage the review and approval process for promotional, non-promotional, and internal-use materials within a regulated pharmaceutical or healthcare environment. This position is responsible for conducting medical and editorial reviews, ensuring materials meet established quality and regulatory requirements, coordinating approval workflows, and supporting FDA Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) submissions.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, experienced in medical editing and fact-checking, and comfortable working independently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the review and approval processes for promotional and non-promotional materials.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of approval routing grids and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure materials are routed appropriately.
• Attend Promotional Review Committee (PRC) meetings to address editorial questions and concerns.
• Collaborate with Marketing Operations to prioritize routine approvals and support major campaign launches and product label updates.
• Perform editorial reviews, final reviews, reapprovals, and other required reviews of promotional and non-promotional materials.
• Archive Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) correspondence in accordance with guidance from the Regulatory Advertising and Promotion lead.
• Prepare materials, FDA Form 2253, and cover letters for Regulatory Operations to publish and submit to OPDP.
• Support quality control and regulatory reviews of materials.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of departmental work instructions.
• Support electronic approval systems, including user access, training, and workflow management.
• Assist with process improvements and other departmental initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Experience with medical editing and fact-checking of medical materials.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt quickly to changing demands.
• Proactive approach to identifying and completing work during periods of lower volume.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years of experience in regulatory affairs, quality, or a related field.
• Experience reviewing pharmaceutical promotional and non-promotional materials.
• Familiarity with FDA OPDP submissions and Form 2253.
• Experience with Promotional Review Committee (PRC) processes, electronic approval systems, and regulatory review workflows.