Medical Editor III

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies seeks a Senior Medical Editor III for a remote engagement focusing on editing and fact-checking across pharmaceutical brands. The role requires AMA style, FDA guideline knowledge, and strong agency experience.

The contractor will handle project-based workloads, collaborate with stakeholders, mentor juniors, and adapt to oncology and neurotoxin product editing requirements.

Qualifications

• Agency experience mandatory.
• Senior-level experience, minimum 5 years.
• 5+ years of solid fact-checking in pharma advertising.
• Hands-on medical information fact-checking expertise.
• Knowledge of AMA style and FDA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread copy across assigned and additional brands.
• Perform detailed fact-checking of annotated medical copy using approved references.
• Conduct editorial reviews with understanding of review rounds.
• Maintain knowledge of assigned brands and product categories.
• Apply AMA style and adapt to brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with agency stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Manage workload, meetings, and multiple projects.

Skills

Editorial experience

Fact-checking

AMA style

FDA guidelines

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

ProofHQ

Oncology

Pharma education editing

Agency experience

Remote collaboration

Education

Any college degree

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

ProofHQ

Job description

Position Title

Medical Editor III

Work Location

Remote

Assignment Duration

6+ Months

Work Schedule

Project-based | Must work Pacific Time Zone hours

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Editor with strong pharmaceutical advertising agency experience to support multiple brands in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

This role focuses strictly on editing and fact-checking. It does not include tagging, linking, Veeva work, or promotional regulatory submission preparation.

Background & Context

Fully remote for contractors.

Project-based workload.

A consistent 40-hour workweek is not guaranteed. Billing depends on assigned projects.

Must demonstrate flexibility in fluctuating business volumes.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread copy across assigned and additional brands as needed
• Perform detailed fact-checking of annotated medical copy using approved references and acceptable sources
• Conduct all types of editorial reviews with full understanding of review rounds and requirements
• Maintain strong knowledge of assigned brands and product categories
• Ensure strict adherence to client and brand guidelines
• Create and maintain brand style guides and bibliographies
• Apply AMA style and adapt to varying editorial styles per brand
• Demonstrate understanding of FDA pharmaceutical and device guidelines
• Collaborate cross-functionally with agency stakeholders to maintain quality and meet deadlines
• Manage workload, meetings, and multiple projects effectively
• Proactively communicate bandwidth and offer support when work is completed
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior editors and freelancers
• Contribute ideas to improve processes and minimize errors

Qualification & Experience

• Agency experience - Mandatory
• Senior-level experience - Minimum 5 years required
• 5+ years of solid fact-checking experience in a pharmaceutical advertising agency environment
• Hands-on medical information fact-checking expertise
• Strong understanding of agency workflows, deliverables, and editorial cycles
• Comfortable working in a project-based billing structure
• Ability to work flexible hours based on business needs
• Comfortable working Pacific Time Zone hours
• Any college degree
• Knowledge of AMA style with an understanding of FDA guidelines governing pharmaceutical products/devices
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat and/or ProofHQ
• Experience working on Oncology brands
• Exposure to Neurotoxin products
• Experience in pharma medical education editing
• Proximity to Irvine, CA (priority consideration)

Additional Information

Interview Process

Step 1: Editorial Assessment: Deadline-based (not time-tracked). Standard turnaround: 3 business days. Extensions available upon request. Hiring manager reviews all completed assessments collectively.

Step 2: Virtual Interview (post-assessment clearance).