Senior Medical Editor

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, Illinois, North Chicago
Jan 28, 2025
Title: Senior Medical Editor Location: ABV1 - Mettawa, IL - Hybrid schedule, 3 days in office with flexibility Contract: 1 year with 3-month evaluation of performance Job Responsibilities Proofreads and edits pharmaceutical marketing, health education, and corporate materials for spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors; format/style inconsistencies; and sense and clarity Aligns projects with brand standards and corporate style Ensures projects comply with applicable industry and FDA regulations Verifies Medical/Regulatory/Legal feedback has been properly implemented Notates and communicates any edits and content queries in a clear, concise manner Fact checks medical claims against published sources and creates annotated reference documents Assists with project submissions using Veeva Vault PromoMats platform Collaborates with cross-functional colleagues to deliver targeted, high-quality work Attends kickoff, status, and other job-related meetings Provides editorial leadership for assigned accounts, taking ownership and overseeing projects from concept to completion Required Skills/Capabilities Exceptional medical proofreading and editing skills, including content referencing Command of AMA 11th edition style Experience fact checking and annotating medical claims Experience submitting projects via Veeva Vault PromoMats a definite plus Familiarity with FDA regulations for promotion of prescription drugs Fluency in review of digital/interactive/tablet and print tactics targeted toward a variety of audiences, including medical professional, consumer, and corporate Relentless attention to detail, but able to look at a project, or series of projects, holistically Ability to review for language (spelling, grammar, consistency) and design (colors, formatting, spacing, line wraps, etc.) Strong time management skills; able to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy Proactive and able to prioritize, research, and problem-solve without guidance Approachable demeanor; positive attitude; collaborative, diplomatic communication style Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Professional and Microsoft Word 3-5 years of pharmaceutical advertising editing experience What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position: 1. Meticulous editing and proofreading skills 2. Pharma experience; familiarity with industry standards 3. Proficiency in 11th edition AMA style, including referencing 4. Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat annotation tools 5. Ability to manage multiple deadlines; work well under pressure