Pharmaceutical Proofreader

Role: Freelance Pharma Agency Proofreader

Location: Must be located in and authorized to work in the US (PST)

Hybrid/On-site/Remote: Remote (Must be located in PST)

Hourly Rate: $35-45/hour

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Clutch is looking for an experienced Freelance Pharma Agency Proofreader for a client of ours, a fast-paced healthcare advertising agency.

Responsibilities

Quality Control & Accuracy

• Execute precise proofreading against layout, manuscript, and client mark-ups across a wide range of pharmaceutical promotional and educational materials (e.g., websites, ads, brochures, video scripts, emails).
• Verify adherence to client-specific style guides, AMA Manual of Style (current edition), and required regulatory guidelines (FDA, OPDP, etc.).
• Check for errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, word usage, formatting consistency, and visual layout.
• Scrutinize all components of a piece for accuracy, including page numbers, table of contents, and cross-references.
• Conduct detailed fact-checking against approved references, ISI data, and source documentation provided by the Medical/Regulatory team.

Workflow & Collaboration

• Work efficiently under tight deadlines, managing multiple projects concurrently with exceptional attention to detail.
• Collaborate closely with editorial, creative, account, and regulatory teams to ensure all content is flawless and compliant before submission for final review.
• Clearly and accurately annotate corrections and mark-ups using standard proofreading symbols or digital markup tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat markup tools).
• Maintain a high level of accountability for the final quality and accuracy of all assigned jobs.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience proofreading within a pharmaceutical or healthcare advertising agency.
• Expert-level proficiency in the latest edition of the AMA Manual of Style.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines relevant to pharmaceutical and medical device promotion (e.g., FDA requirements, fair balance).
• Demonstrated ability to proofread highly technical, scientific, and medical content with precision.
• High proficiency with digital proofing and markup software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, Veeva, or similar digital workflow platforms).
• Exceptional organizational skills, time management, and the ability to handle a high volume of work with speed and accuracy.

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