Proofreader – Global Labeling

Cardinal Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO

HSA

401k

MyFlexPay

FSAs

Disability insurance

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Healthy lifestyle

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks a Proofreader – Global Labeling to ensure 100% accuracy of labeling, packaging graphics, and regulatory compliance for medical devices. You will compare typescript to proofs, catch errors, and guide designers to correct artwork in line with brand and global standards.

You will verify artwork documentation, maintain GDP-aligned records, and collaborate across functions to resolve discrepancies and ensure rapid, compliant labeling updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Journalism, Life Sciences, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of professional proofreading experience in regulated environments preferred.
• Experience with labeling standards and GDP is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Verify artwork packages and alignment of source inputs with final proofs.
• Ensure GDP compliance and maintain audit-ready records in QMS.
• Collaborate with labeling engineers, regulatory affairs, and engineering to resolve discrepancies.
• Proofread labeling elements, regulatory symbols, and multi-language inserts for zero defects.
• Support regulatory alignment updates to comply with changing international rules.

Skills

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Regulatory literacy

Communication feedback

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Journalism, Life Sciences, or related

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

PDF comparison software

Job description

US-Nationwide-FIELD

Full time

20189115

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Proofreader – Global Labeling ensures the 100% accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance of global labeling and packaging graphics for critical medical devices. Product labeling scopes include product art, primary/secondary labels, folding cartons, Instructions for Use (IFUs), and multi-language insert components packaged with products. This role reads, analyzes, and compares typescript (original copy) against formatted graphic proofs to detect and mark grammatical, typographical, compositional, or localization errors. The Labeling Proofreader ensures all deliverables align strictly with brand guidelines, global regulatory standards, and corporate compliance mandates, providing clear, actionable feedback to Graphic Designers for necessary artwork corrections.

Responsibilities

• Artwork & Document Verification : Verifies complete documentation packages for artwork releases, ensuring all supporting design inputs, source files, and translation databases are aligned.

• Regulatory Compliance & GDP : Strictly adheres to Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and maintains robust, audit-ready documentation records within the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Confers with document originators, labeling engineers, regulatory affairs, and engineering liaison personnel to resolve packaging discrepancies and compile required changes.

• Quality Proofreading : Proofreads computer-generated product labeling, regulatory symbols (ISO 15223), global variable data, barcodes, and clinical/investigational labels to ensure zero defects.

• Regulatory Alignment Support : Supports the continuous update of global labeling components to comply with changing international regulations (such as FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and EU MDR).

• Project Timeline & Quality Review : Leads the proofreading phase within established project timelines to guarantee zero discrepancies between master source documents and final formatted design proofs.

• Change Control Management : Supports labeling change execution by authoring, submitting, and routing formal change packages, including Document Change Requests (DCR) and Change Requests (CR) through PLM/document control systems.

• Operational Agility : Performs other labeling compliance and quality assurance duties as assigned to support global supply chain readiness.

Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Journalism, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline preferred

• Experience : 2+ years of professional-level proofreading, preferably within a medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or highly regulated packaging environment preferred

• Agency Context : Experience working within an in-house corporate labeling department or a regulated packaging production agency is highly preferred.

• Technical Proficiency : Strong hands-on experience with Adobe Acrobat (markup tools), Microsoft Office Suite, and professional PDF comparison software.

• Specialized Tools : Familiarity with automated text and pixel-verification proofreading software is highly desirable.

• System Knowledge : Understanding of Document Control systems and PLM software (e.g., Windchill, Agile, or SAP) is a plus.

• Exemplary visual acuity and cognitive stamina for managing repetitive, high-detail comparative analysis.

• Superb organizational skills with a proven track record of managing multiple overlapping project deadlines.

• Ability to communicate technical, objective markup feedback constructively to graphic design partners.

Anticipated hourly range : $27.40 - $35.37

Bonus eligible : No

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close : 11/1/26

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.

We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care.

With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.

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