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Mindlance

Senior Medical Editor (Editor III)

Mindlance, North Chicago, Illinois, us, 60086

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Senior Medical Editor Job Description (Editor III) Tentative end date – 1 year contract with performance assessment/review at 3 months; extension beyond a year possible. Work shift: Generally M-F, 8/9 am to 5/6 pm; later shift considered. Weekends: Weekend work or OT requested occasionally. Remote: 100% Onsite or Hybrid. Travel required: None.

Interview Process 30‑minute screening call followed by 45‑minute interview with *** and editorial manager ***; identified candidates complete editorial assessment.

Key Skills Required

Meticulous editing and proofreading skills

Proficiency in 11th edition AMA style, including referencing

Pharma advertising experience; familiarity with industry standards

Experience fact checking medical claims against published sources

Ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy

Ability to manage multiple deadlines; work well under pressure

Exceptional communication skills; collaborative; takes ownership of projects

Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat annotation tools

Nice to Have Skills

Editor may assist with project submission via Veeva PromoMats, so experience with Veeva PromoMats submissions a definite plus

Reason for Request Team member leaving ***

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 11 th 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

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