Medical Editor - 100% Remote

Spectraforce Technologies

Mar 07, 2025
Job title: Medical Editor - 100% Remote Contract: 6 Month (Possible Extension) What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position: Senior-level experience medical editing Fact checking of medical materials, including anatomy images and labels Communications skills: able to work independently as needed. This one is important because I want someone who will think through issues/retain what they learn and not ping or email me throughout the day about the basics/what has already been explained. Proactive about seeking out work when presented with downtime Bills accurately Flexible: looking for people who are available during daytime (Pacific time zone) hours. Job functions/responsibilities: Edit and proofread copy for assigned and other brands as needed Fact check annotated copy using provided references, ensuring acceptable sources are used Collaborate and communicate effectively with Editorial Director and team members to maintain quality and meet goals Prioritize and manage workload, meetings, and various tasks to ensure all deliverables are met with excellence; ability to handle multiple jobs and prioritize as needed Thoroughly understand assigned brands and product categories Demonstrate a drive to ensure adherence to client and brand guidelines Contribute ideas/feedback for improving process and minimizing error Proactively offer and provide help to others to ensure all work moves through the department efficiently Create/maintain brand style guides and bibliographies in a timely manner Understand and execute AMA style and varying editorial styles per brand needs Qualifications: Any College degree. 3 to 5 years medical editing and fact checking experience in a pharma ad agency/medical education environment (agency experience preferred). This is a non-negotiable. Pharma advertising agency candidates will be given preference. Demonstrated ability to work independently with a motivated, self-starting attitude. Ability to creatively adapt to changing deadlines, providing recommendations as needed. Knowledge of current AMA style and FDA guidelines governing pharmaceutical promotional materials. Solid ability to use MS Office (including Outlook, Teams, and Word), Adobe Acrobat, and/or ProofHQ.