Medical Editor III

We are seeking a Senior Editor with strong pharmaceutical advertising agency experience to support multiple brands in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

This role focuses strictly on editing and fact-checking. It does not include tagging, linking, Veeva work, or promotional regulatory submission preparation.

Fully remote for contractors.

Project-based workload.

A consistent 40-hour workweek is not guaranteed. Billing depends on assigned projects.

Must demonstrate flexibility in fluctuating business volumes.

* Edit and proofread copy across assigned and additional brands as needed

* Perform detailed fact-checking of annotated medical copy using approved references and acceptable sources

* Conduct all types of editorial reviews with full understanding of review rounds and requirements

* Maintain strong knowledge of assigned brands and product categories

* Ensure strict adherence to client and brand guidelines

* Create and maintain brand style guides and bibliographies

* Apply AMA style and adapt to varying editorial styles per brand

* Demonstrate understanding of FDA pharmaceutical and device guidelines

* Collaborate cross-functionally with agency stakeholders to maintain quality and meet deadlines

* Manage workload, meetings, and multiple projects effectively

* Proactively communicate bandwidth and offer support when work is completed

* Provide guidance and mentorship to junior editors and freelancers

* Contribute ideas to improve processes and minimize errors

* Agency experience - Mandatory

* Senior-level experience - Minimum 5 years required

* 5+ years of solid fact-checking experience in a pharmaceutical advertising agency environment

* Hands-on medical information fact-checking expertise

* Strong understanding of agency workflows, deliverables, and editorial cycles

* Comfortable working in a project-based billing structure

* Ability to work flexible hours based on business needs

* Comfortable working Pacific Time Zone hours

* Any college degree

* Knowledge of AMA style with an understanding of FDA guidelines governing pharmaceutical products/devices

* Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Teams)

* Experience with Adobe Acrobat and/or ProofHQ

* Experience working on Oncology brands

* Exposure to Neurotoxin products

* Experience in pharma medical education editing

* Proximity to Irvine, CA (priority consideration)

Interview Process

Step 1: Editorial Assessment: Deadline-based (not time-tracked). Standard turnaround: 3 business days. Extensions available upon request. Hiring manager reviews all completed assessments collectively.

Step 2: Virtual Interview (post-assessment clearance).