Freelance Medical Editor - Med. Affairs/Publications (Remote)

Alphanumeric Systems; North Carolina; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of medical communications is seeking a skilled Medical Editor to review and proofread medical documents. This remote role requires strong editing skills and at least 3 years of experience in healthcare communications. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree related to the field and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. If you are passionate about advancing healthcare communication, apply to join this dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in medical editing or healthcare communications.
• Strong command of English grammar and syntax.
• Ability to adjust to shifting priorities and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and proofread medical documents for clarity and accuracy.
• Fact-check medical information and verify data integrity.
• Collaborate with teams to manage timelines and deadlines.

Skills

Copyediting and proofreading skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, English, journalism, or communications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Alphanumeric is a leading provider of innovative medical communications for the Life Sciences and Healthcare industries. We combine deep scientific expertise with editorial excellence to ensure the highest quality of medical and scientific documents. We are seeking a skilled Medical Editor to join our growing team and contribute to impactful healthcare communications.

As part of our team, medical editor will work alongside talented professionals dedicated to advancing scientific understanding and patient care. If you are passionate about clear, accurate medical communication and eager to make a difference in the healthcare sector, we invite you to bring your editorial expertise to our dynamic organization.

Conditions

• Freelancer with availability to jump into short-notice projects.
• Preferably based in the timezone of the company EST, or CST.
• Type of employment: Direct 1099 contractor (work through another company or agency is not accepted)
• Pay rate: Starting at 55$/hour, higher range available depending on experience and availability
• Work location: Remote, but preference for people based in EST

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, English, journalism, communications, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in medical editing, healthcare communications, or scientific publishing.
• Strong command of English grammar and syntax, with proven copyediting and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat; experience with document management systems preferred.
• Familiarity with AMA Manual of Style and other medical editorial standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust to shifting priorities and project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare agency environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory submission processes (MLR, PRC) and electronic publishing tools.
• Advanced degree or professional certification in medical writing or editing (e.g., BELS, AMWA).

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, edit, and proofread medical and scientific documents for grammar, clarity, accuracy, and consistency, ensuring adherence to AMA style and client-specific guidelines.
• Fact-check medical information, verify data integrity, and ensure all content is evidence-based and scientifically accurate.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, EU, ICH, and other relevant regulatory and industry standards for all deliverables.
• Collaborate with medical writers, editorial staff, and cross-functional teams to coordinate workflow, manage timelines, and meet project deadlines.
• Format documents - including references, tables, figures, and headings, according to internal and external requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with client preferences, brand guidelines, and standard operating procedures; apply these consistently across projects.
• Participate in the preparation and publishing of submission-ready documents, including electronic formatting, hyperlinking, and pagination.
• Contribute to the development and revision of editorial policies, style guides, and process improvement tools.
• Track and report progress on assigned projects, proactively communicating risks to timelines or deliverables to project managers and supervisors.
• Stay updated on current trends in healthcare, pharmaceutical practices, and regulatory requirements impacting medical writing and editing.
• Support quality control processes by performing final checks on documents prior to publication or submission.