Full-Time Medical Editor

WHAT DOES A MEDICAL EDITOR DO?

The Medical Editor is responsible for a range of editorial services, including medical editing, copyediting, proofreading and claim (fact) checking of digital and print pharmaceutical advertising materials, internal and external presentations and corporate communications. A Medical Editor understands the project lifecycle of pharmaceutical advertising tactics and promotes editorial consistency and FDA compliance during this cycle through the ownership of an assigned brand(s).

The Medical Editor serves as a brand’s main editorial voice and demonstrates how to successfully complete editing, claim checking and submission tasks for a variety of clients and brands. They also play an integral role in creating, maintaining and communicating brand style guidelines.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education plus professional experience) required; MS degree also accepted.
• 3+ years of editing experience in the healthcare and/or pharmaceutical industry required. At least 1 year of experience in the advertising and/or marketing industry preferred.
• Edits for language clarity and consistency, brand and messaging accuracy, correct balance, appropriate tone, overall cohesiveness, flow, organization, style, grammar, spelling, typographical errors, formatting and accurate referencing.
• Claim checks materials to ensure comprehensive and accurate support for claims; provides submission support as needed.
• Works collaboratively with internal teams to prepare promotional materials including mobile apps, iPad detail aids, print sales aids, websites, videos, emails, speaker decks and other digital media for medical/regulatory submissions.
• Manages and resources numerous brand tasks with competing deadlines, coordinating coverage with other Editorial team members and Resourcing.
• Represents the Editorial department at internal kickoffs and status meetings.
• Creates and maintains key documents, such as brand style guides and process documents.
• Provides support for the onboarding and training of new Medical Editors as needed.

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind. 

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results. 

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now. 

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.  

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results. 

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue. 

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect. 

Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.