Mindlance is hiring: Senior Medical Editor (Editor III) in North Chicago

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