Pharmacist Editor, Drug Interaction Specialist

Medscape; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare information provider is seeking a Pharmacist Editor, Drug Interaction Specialist, to develop and maintain drug interaction content. Responsibilities include evaluating biomedical literature, defining editorial standards, and ensuring content accuracy. The ideal candidate has extensive pharmacy and editorial experience and is familiar with regulatory compliance. This full-time role offers a salary of $130,000 - $140,000 annually and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant pharmacy and/or editorial experience.
• 2+ years of medical writing/editing experience.
• In-depth knowledge of drug interactions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate biomedical literature and FDA updates for drug interactions.
• Define editorial scope and standards for content.
• Maintain editorial guidelines and policies.

Skills

Pharmacy and editorial experience

Medical writing/editing experience

Knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

Organizational skills

Ability to rewrite content

Job description

Medscape, a division of WebMD, develops and hosts physician portals and related mobile applications that make it easier for physicians and healthcare professionals to access clinical reference sources, stay abreast of the latest clinical information, learn about new treatment options, earn continuing medical education credits and communicate with peers.

WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

WebMD/Medscape is recruiting a Pharmacist Editor, Drug Interaction Specialist, who will primarily lead the development and maintenance of Medscape drug interaction content. This editor will also support the team by developing other drug information and pharmacotherapy content, including monographs and articles.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Critically evaluate and synthesize biomedical literature, regulatory updates (e.g., FDA labeling changes), and emerging data to determine the clinical significance and appropriate management recommendations for drug interactions
• Define the editorial scope, depth, and presentation standards for drug interaction content
• Develop and maintain comprehensive editorial guidelines, policies, and procedures for all drug interaction content
• Collaborate with product and technology teams to identify opportunities to enhance the Content Management System (CMS) to improve the efficiency, quality, and output of the drug interaction content
• Maintain currency on clinical practice and FDA Guidance for Industry related to drug interactions to ensure content is aligned with latest regulatory compliance standards
• Provide clinical support to the editorial team by actively monitoring and reviewing new FDA drug approvals, safety alerts, and labeling changes; revising existing drug monographs; creating new monographs; and reviewing all related pharmacotherapy content to ensure continuous accuracy, currency, and adherence to evidence-based practice

Skills and Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant pharmacy and/or editorial experience
• 2+ years of medical writing/editing experience
• In-depth knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and specific mechanisms of drug interactions
• Ability to use pharmacy practice background and expertise in pharmacotherapy to organize and develop drug information based on clinical needs of physician readers
• Ability to prepare additional material or rewrite content, as needed and match publication style and requirements

Compensation

$130,000 - $140,000 Annually, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)

Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning, Project Management, and Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care, Writing and Editing, and Health, Wellness & Fitness