Medical Editor and Fact Checker (mid-level)

Pro Staff; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Staff is seeking a mid-level Medical Editor and Fact Checker to join the Editorial team on a contract basis. The role requires strong AMA style knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work under deadlines in a hybrid setup in Irvine, CA.

Must have AMA 11th edition experience and PST-hours alignment. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of medical editing and fact-checking within pharma advertising or medical education environments, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of medical editing and fact-checking experience in pharma advertising or medical education.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread copy for assigned brands and materials; ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Fact-check annotated copy against references using appropriate sources.
• Collaborate with Editorial Director and team to meet goals and maintain quality.
• Prioritize multiple projects and deadlines with strong time management.
• Ensure adherence to brand, client, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Editorial skills

Fact-checking

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Medical Editor and Fact Checker (mid-level)
Location: Hybrid, Irvine, CA (remote)
Contract: Must work PST Hours, 40 hours a week
MUST HAVE AMA 11th EDITION EXPERIENCE

About the Role:

Our global pharmaceutical client is anticipating more projects on the horizon and to prepare for that, we’re seeking an experienced Medical Editor to join their Editorial team and support pharmaceutical advertising and medical education projects, on a CONTRACT basis. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong fact-checking skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. You’ll ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all deliverables while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain editorial excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit and proofread copy for assigned (and additional) brands as needed
• Fact-check annotated copy against provided references, ensuring acceptable sources are used
• Collaborate with the Editorial Director and team to maintain quality and meet goals
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects, meetings, and tasks to meet deadlines with excellence
• Understand assigned brands and therapeutic categories thoroughly
• Ensure adherence to client, brand, and regulatory guidelines
• Provide constructive feedback and ideas to improve editorial processes and minimize errors
• Mentor and guide junior team members and freelancers, ensuring process integrity
• Maintain brand style guides and bibliographies in a timely, organized manner
• Apply AMA style and adjust to brand-specific editorial styles as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3–5 years of medical editing and fact-checking experience in a pharma ad agency or medical education environment
• Strong ability to work independently with a proactive, self-starting approach
• Skilled at adapting to changing deadlines and project needs while providing solutions

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