Medical Editor

Spectraforce Technologies

Irvine, CA

Job Title: Senior Medical Editor - Pharmaceutical Advertising

Location: Remote (Priority consideration for candidates near Irvine, CA)

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Work Schedule: Project-based | Must work Pacific Time Zone hours

Work Environment & Structure

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

Position Overview:

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.

The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in a fluctuating workload environment and independently managing assignments with minimal oversight.

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

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

Technical Skills:

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.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

Experience working on Oncology brands. Exposure to Neurotoxin products
Experience in pharma medical education editing
Proximity to Irvine, CA (priority consideration)

Key Responsibilities:

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

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).

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