Medical Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Ensure the overall editorial quality of medical communications content regarding accuracy, clarity, consistency, grammar, and style.

• Conduct fact-checking, substantive editing, and proofreading of medical communications materials, including slide presentations, meeting materials, video scripts, flashcards, and websites.

• Review layouts and digital programming against manuscript drafts and client-approved files.

• Verify the incorporation of changes into layout documents and programmed digital files.

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of reference lists.

• Assess and communicate copyright permission requirements; secure permissions and relay costs to Account Services.

• Prepare and submit materials through the Veeva Vault system.

• Act as a subject-matter expert on client and AMA style, grammar, usage, and agency standards.

• Develop, maintain, and adhere to project-, product-, and client-specific style guides.

• Collaborate with Editorial Services, Medical Services, and Creative Services teams.

• Support colleagues with editorial problem-solving, troubleshooting, and brainstorming efforts.

• Participate in product status meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in science or English).

• 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical editing.

• Preferred: 2 years of experience specifically as an editor for a medical communications agency or a pharmaceutical company marketing department.

• Familiarity with agency workflow processes.

• Knowledge of electronic document review systems.

• Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail and capability to work under tight deadlines.

• Understanding of general scientific concepts and ability to comprehend more complex scientific applications.

• Excellent command of grammar and usage, medical writing style guidelines (AMA Manual of Style), and promotional activity regulations and specifications.

• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat.

• Working knowledge of Veeva Vault is preferred; training will be provided.

• Familiarity with the permissions process is preferred; training will be provided.

• High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.

• Well-developed professional communication skills, both written and interpersonal.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Capacity to master various content management systems.

• Desire to achieve professional goals and acquire new skills.

• Willingness to commit to extra hours and/or nontraditional hours as client needs dictate.

• Note: Synchrony is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries.

• Generous paid time off.

• Excellent health insurance.

• Family leave.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.