Medical Editor - Medical Communications

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Medical Editor – Medical Communications in United States.

This role is centered on delivering high-quality medical and scientific editorial support for pharmaceutical marketing and healthcare communications materials in a fast-paced, deadline-driven agency environment. You will take ownership of editorial quality across assigned accounts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with AMA style and medical/legal/regulatory standards. The position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to independently manage multiple complex projects while collaborating closely with cross-functional account teams. You will contribute directly to the clarity, scientific integrity, and regulatory readiness of promotional and medical content used in highly regulated healthcare contexts. This is a hands-on editorial role combining copyediting, fact-checking, and submission preparation responsibilities. It is well suited for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in structured processes and values scientific accuracy and communication excellence.

In this role, you will lead editorial execution across medical communications projects while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with client and regulatory standards.

• Copyedit medical and promotional materials for grammar, spelling, consistency, tone, and adherence to AMA style and client requirements
• Conduct detailed fact-checking of scientific claims, unbranded content, and data-driven statements to ensure accuracy and credibility
• Review medical/legal/regulatory (MLR) feedback and integrate changes while maintaining scientific and contextual integrity
• Prepare and support MLR submission processes, including tagging, linking, and platform-based uploads when required
• Serve as lead editor on assigned accounts and represent editorial function in internal meetings and kickoff discussions
• Ensure adherence to established editorial workflows, compliance standards, and submission best practices
• Collaborate with account and creative teams to improve efficiency and streamline editorial review processes

Requirements:

You bring strong editorial expertise in medical, scientific, or pharmaceutical communications, combined with precision, autonomy, and regulatory awareness.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Life Sciences, Regulatory, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in medical editing, pharmaceutical communications, or healthcare-focused editorial work
• Experience in advertising, pharma marketing, or agency environments preferred
• Background in editing scientific or long-form content such as manuscripts, posters, or publications is a plus
• Strong command of English grammar and expertise in AMA style (11th edition)
• Familiarity with MLR processes, FDA regulations, and submission platforms such as Veeva preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience using scientific research tools such as PubMed and Google Scholar
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities in deadline-driven environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $54,400 – $81,600 USD
• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer support
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off including vacation and sick leave
• Remote work flexibility (U.S.-based)
• Opportunity to work on high-impact pharmaceutical and healthcare communications projects
• Inclusive and equal opportunity workplace environment