Pharma Editor

Aquent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a detail-oriented Editor to join our creative studio, supporting a major pharmaceutical client. The role focuses on safeguarding content quality and narrative clarity while navigating strict regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate blends strong copy editing with deep knowledge of pharma promotions, product labeling, and medical copy standards, including AMA style and MLR guidelines. You will manage multiple editing projects in a fast-paced agency setting, use markup tools

Qualifications

• 4+ years of editing experience, ideally within a pharmaceutical company, healthcare agency, or creative studio.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience sourcing references and annotating resources for MLR review.
• Proven proficiency with Veeva PromoMats and Adobe Acrobat Pro (including commenting and markup tools).
• Deep knowledge and practical application of AMA Style.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• MLR Compliance & Submissions: Fact-check, reference, and annotate resources to ensure all promotional materials comply with medical accuracy standards and MLR guidelines.
• Editorial Excellence: Proofread and copyedit content for grammar, punctuation, flow, and consistency in accordance with brand guidelines and AMA style.
• Workflow Management: Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously in a fast-paced agency/studio environment while meeting strict deadlines.
• Tool Proficiency: Utilize electronic markup and review tools to execute revisions and review cycles efficiently.
• Standards & Regulations: Stay up to date on evolving industry standards, pharmaceutical labeling rules, and client-specific style guides.

Skills

Editing

MLR review

Veeva PromoMats

Adobe Acrobat Pro

AMA Style

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Journalism

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, passionate Editor to join our creative studio in supporting a major pharmaceutical client. In this role, you will safeguard content quality and maintain narrative clarity while navigating strict regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate blends exceptional copy editing skills with a sharp understanding of pharma promotions, product labeling, and medical copy editing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• MLR Compliance & Submissions: Fact-check, reference, and annotate resources to ensure all promotional materials comply with medical accuracy standards and MLR guidelines.
• Editorial Excellence: Proofread and copyedit content for grammar, punctuation, flow, and consistency in accordance with brand guidelines and AMA style.
• Workflow Management: Manage multiple editing projects simultaneously in a fast-paced agency/studio environment while meeting strict deadlines.
• Tool Proficiency: Utilize electronic markup and review tools to execute revisions and review cycles efficiently.
• Standards & Regulations: Stay up to date on evolving industry standards, pharmaceutical labeling rules, and client-specific style guides.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• 4+ years of editing experience, ideally within a pharmaceutical company, healthcare agency, or creative studio.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience sourcing references and annotating resources for MLR review.
• Proven proficiency with Veeva PromoMats and Adobe Acrobat Pro (including commenting and markup tools).
• Deep knowledge and practical application of AMA Style.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.