Medical Editor Remote, United States

Precisionscientia; New York (NY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Editor to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading editorial services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and upholding high-quality standards in pharmaceutical marketing materials. Your expertise in medical editing and fact-checking will be crucial in delivering accurate and compelling content. This innovative firm values collaboration and purpose, providing a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you are passionate about healthcare communication and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of editing experience in healthcare/pharmaceutical industry required.
• Thorough knowledge of AMA (11th edition) style is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial work for assigned accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Copy edit projects for grammar, consistency, and correct referencing.

Skills

Medical Editing

Fact Checking

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Knowledge of AMA Style

Editing in Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Job description

When you love what you do, it won’t feel like work. Who says your calling and career have to be mutually exclusive? People who join us at PrecisionAQ are drawn to our agency because of their passion for and commitment to truly cutting-edge and incredible work – they stay for our ethos of wecentricity, the community and collaboration we foster here. Launching clients’ treatments. Changing patients’ lives. Advancing creativity and strategy, improving results and outcomes. We do our best and most innovative work when it’s fueled by purpose and comprised of the unique and varied perspectives and abilities of Effectors across the globe.

At PrecisionAQ, talent is displayed in the work, not flaunted in plumes of conceit. Here, cooperation and wecentricity are what we champion. Are you a self-effacing rock star? A sensible diva? A down-to-earth maestro? Have we got a stage for you. Our people are wildly talented, clever, and inspiring.

Who we are:

Our medical editors are the stewards of regulatory compliance and ensure our promotional materials meet accuracy and fair balance requirements as set by the FDA and other regulatory bodies. The Editorial team is accountable for ensuring our materials are grammatically correct, error-free, and comply with AMA style guide or client-preferred language and phrasing, in addition to ensuring required edits are made based on client, legal, regulatory, or internal feedback.

Position Summary:

The Medical Editor is responsible for a range of editorial services, including leading the editorial work for their assigned accounts, which entails medical editing, fact checking, and preparing submissions of pharmaceutical marketing materials. Medical Editors must be able to prioritize multiple deadline-sensitive projects, take ownership and work independently, have a keen attention to detail, and have strong verbal and written skills. The Medical Editor is expected to uphold the Precision Guiding Principles of Accountability, Mutual Respect, Client Service, Collaboration, and Purpose in all areas of work.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

Medical Editing

• Copy edit each project for correct spelling, grammar, consistency, balance, tone, fulfillment of creative brief, correct client and AMA style, and appropriate and accurate referencing
• Perform fact checking and cold reads, including unbranded claims, core promotional materials, and data-related claims
• Review client and medical/legal/regulatory (MLR) changes in context of the piece as a whole; edit within context
• Responsible for MLR submission preparation (tagging and linking in the client’s submission system)

Agency Process

• Assume lead editing responsibilities on one or more accounts
• Represent department at internal kickoff and status meetings
• Demonstrate proficiency in and adherence to Editorial review process and best practices
• Ensure all pieces are compliant with each client’s unique MLR submission process and best practices
• Work collaboratively with assigned account team(s) to identify and suggest efficiencies to internal routing process

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or similar field
• Work experience: 3+ years of editing experience in healthcare and/or pharmaceutical industry required.
• At least 1 year of experience in the advertising and/or pharmaceutical marketing industry preferred

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of AMA (11th edition) style
• Ability to work within Microsoft Office suite of products as well as familiarity with editing in Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Preferred:
• Experience with MLR reviews
• Knowledge of FDA requirements with respect to pharmaceutical advertising

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Reasonable estimate of the current range:

$50,000 - $70,000 USD