Medical Editor III Job at Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. in Irvine

Position Title
Medical Editor III

Work Location
Remote

Assignment Duration
6+ Months

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

Position Summary
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.

Background & Context
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.

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

Qualification & Experience

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

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

Experience working on Oncology brands

Exposure to Neurotoxin products

Experience in pharma medical education editing

Proximity to Irvine, CA (priority consideration)

Additional Information
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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