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Senior Medical EditorSpectraforce Technologies • Mettawa, IL, United States
Senior Medical Editor

Senior Medical Editor

Spectraforce Technologies • Mettawa, IL, United States
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Position Title : Senior Medical Editor (Editor III)

Work Location : Remote (fully remote acceptable; hybrid optional if based near Mettawa, IL HQ - Tue-Thu in office)

Assignment Duration : 1 year contract (performance review at 3 months; extension possible beyond a year)

Work Schedule : Generally M-F, 8 / 9 am to 5 / 6 pm; would consider later shift as well; weekend work or OT requested occasionally

Work Arrangement : Remote

Position Summary : The Medical Fact Checker (Medical Writer III) is responsible for verifying the accuracy of medical claims in promotional and marketing materials, ensuring compliance and precision.

Background & Context :

  • Contractor role primarily focused on fact checking medical claims against published sources for pharmaceutical marketing materials.
  • Works within our organization's in-house advertising agency alongside medical writers and editors.
  • Fast-paced environment, balancing multiple deadlines with accuracy and compliance.
  • Remote-friendly role; minimal travel required.

Key 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.
  • Occasionally assist in downloading and organizing references from Veeva PromoMats.
  • Support process improvement and maintain organizational accuracy across projects.
  • Ensure compliance with our organization's standards and FDA / OPDP regulations.

    • Qualification & Experience :

  • Exceptional medical proofreading and editing skills, including content referencing.
  • Command of AMA 11th edition style.
  • Experience fact checking and annotating medical claims.
  • 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.
  • Experience submitting projects via Veeva Vault PromoMats a definite plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in a medical or scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) preferred.
  • PhD candidates may also be considered.
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