Position Title : Medical Editor
Work Location : Remote / Hybrid in Irvine CA would be preferred.
Assignment Duration : Tentative end date - January 30, 2026 with possible extension
Position Summary :
- Edit and proofread promotional medical materials for assigned brands with accuracy and speed.
- Ensure all claims are fully supported and compliant in a fast-paced pharma advertising environment.
Key Responsibilities :
Edit and proofread copy for assigned and other brands as neededFact check annotated copy using provided references, ensuring acceptable sources are usedCollaborate and communicate with Editorial Director and team members to maintain quality and meet goalsPrioritize and manage workload, meetings, and various tasks to ensure all deliverables are met with excellence; ability to handle multiple jobs and prioritize as neededThoroughly understand assigned brands and product categoriesDemonstrate a drive to ensure adherence to client and brand guidelinesContribute ideas / feedback for improving process and minimizing errorOffer guidance and training to junior team members and freelancers to ensure integrity of editorial processProactively offer and provide help to others to ensure all work moves through the department efficientlyCreate / maintain brand style guides and bibliographies in a timely mannerUnderstand and execute AMA style and varying editorial styles per brand needsQualification & Experience :
Any College degree3 to 5 years medical editing and fact checking experience in a pharma ad agency / medical education environment (agency experience preferred)Demonstrated ability to work independently with a motivated, self-starting attitudeAbility to creatively adapt to changing deadlines, providing recommendations as neededKnowledge of current AMA style and FDA guidelines governing pharmaceutical products / devicesSolid ability to use MS Office (including Outlook, Teams, and Word), Adobe Acrobat, and / or ProofHQ