Medical Editor

The Medical Editor is responsible for ensuring editorial accuracy, brand consistency, and message alignment across various products and client campaigns. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to work across a variety of digital deliverables including research summaries, eNewsletters, email campaigns, and social media content. The ideal candidate is meticulous, deadline-driven, and skilled at working in fast-paced, review-heavy environments.

Responsibilities

• Edit research articles and medical journal summaries for Center of Excellence websites and eNewsletters.
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with company and client editorial standards.
• Conduct word-for-word reviews against client-approved or provided materials for digital assets such as email campaigns, landing pages, banner ads, and social media ads.
• Verify that all content is consistent with client-approved messaging and adheres to house style or client-branded guidelines.
• Review and confirm that all editorial changes from MLR (Medical, Legal, Regulatory) review are correctly implemented.
• Curate and select medical articles featured on Center of Excellence sites, in collaboration with contracted Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), for inclusion in eNewsletter campaigns.
• Perform final word-for-word comparisons and functional link testing on HTML versions of content to ensure they match client-approved PDF files and are error-free prior to launch.

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in writing and research skills.
• Experience in clinical research and medical records.
• Exceptional editing skills.
• Familiarity with AMA style.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in editorial, copyediting, or medical communications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of editorial style guides and digital publishing standards.
• Experience working within regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, pharma, medical education) is a plus.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and fact-checking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and content management systems (CMS); experience with Workfront or similar project management tools preferred.

This position is 100% remote, offering the flexibility to work from any location. The role demands a commitment to maintaining high editorial standards under tight timelines and the ability to manage shifting priorities independently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Durham, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $48.65/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.

About Actalent

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $45 - $49