Medical Copy Editor/Fact Checker (AMA)

The Planet Group; United States; Remote; USD 55,104 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical consulting firm is seeking a Medical Copy Editor/Fact Checker to support a global client. This remote position requires 5+ years of editing experience, knowledge of AMA style, and proficiency with various editing tools. The role involves reviewing promotional and sales materials for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with company standards. Candidates must be U.S. citizens residing in the United States and able to work CST hours. Competitive pay provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of editing/proofreading experience.
• Knowledge of AMA style required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and edit promotional and sales training materials for accuracy and compliance.
• Proofread pharmaceutical promotional materials for various audiences.
• Check materials for adherence to standards and confirm accurate references.
• Perform final content reviews of production files.
• Collaborate with Marketing Operations and project owners.

Skills

Editing/proofreading experience

Knowledge of AMA style

Ability to learn software tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related discipline

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Veeva PromoMats

DocuProof

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a Medical Copy Editor/Fact Checker (AMA) to join one of our well-known global pharmaceutical clients. The Editor functions as editorial review for all advertising, promotion, disease awareness and promotional labeling material. The Editor reviews assigned material throughout the review process to ensure quality, accuracy and conformance to company standards/guidelines. Acts as content champion, collaborating with the review and brand teams to ensure changes requested are correctly incorporated prior to use and distribution.

• Pay: $40-$46/hr depending on experience (W2 and benefit options)
• Location: Remote (must work CST hours). Candidates must be U.S. citizens and reside within the United States.

Medical Copy Editor/Fact Checker Responsibilities:

• Reviews and edits promotional and sales training materials (print, digital and other media) for factual and grammatical accuracy, clarity of message, thoroughness, and compliance company with standard/guidelines.
• Proofreads pharmaceutical promotional materials for both consumer and professional audiences.
• Compares original text and images to final approved text and images, using an electronic routing system and online annotations.
• Validates materials (including, core claims, brand style guides and channel templates) for adherence to standards / guidelines and confirms presence of linked references (including Safety Statements) prior to the review.
• Quality checks materials (If required) prior to MRP submission (e.g., Grammar, consistent language, references, ISI, document linking, logos, etc.).
• Performs final content review of production files (e.g., digital and print) to ensure alignment with MRP approved documents and performs basic functional tests for interactive pieces (e.g., scrolling functionality, links, pop-up windows, FRD, loads sheet, etc.).
• Attends live meetings for Core Brand material review only as a reviewer role or as requested.
• Performs courtesy proofreads on in-process materials as requested.
• Collaborates with Marketing Operations, Medical, Regulatory and Project Owners as necessary to address inconsistencies between final copy and Med/Reg approved version.
• Consistently communicates timely and accurate information and project progress to Marketing Operations and/or project owners and reviewers.
• Manages priorities with flexibility in order to meet deadlines.

Medical Copy Editor/Fact Checker Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years Editing/proofreading experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of AMA style.
• Possesses ability to learn and adapt to other software tools as necessary.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience in marketing, and communication or advertising agency.
• Experience in Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Veeva PromoMats and DocuProof.
• Knowledge and prior experience with pharmaceutical products, marketing, and communication or advertising agency experience is a plus.
• Understanding of medical terminology helpful.