Editor Medical Communications
Core
Reviewing and editing medical content outputs (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slides, PDFs) for grammar, clarity, and scientific accuracy while ensuring alignment with style guides.
Role type
Medical communications editor
Builds
Edited manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slides, and digital materials for global healthcare partners and journals
Domain
Life sciences / Medical communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medical communications editing, scientific accuracy verification, style guide compliance, digital markup tools, copyright and permissions management, data reference checking, timesheet management, budget scope monitoring
Preferred skills
Life sciences degree, experience in medical communications company or journal, proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and EndNote, ability to work in fast-paced agency setting
Technologies
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, EndNote, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint
Responsibilities
Reviewing and editing content outputs for grammar, spelling, consistency, and clarity; Ensuring alignment with house, client, and journal style guides; Proofing typeset copy including layout considerations (figures/tables, colors, resolution); Checking redrawn figures and presentations for accuracy; Verifying content for scientific accuracy by checking data, references, and source materials; Collaborating with scientific teams to resolve data discrepancies; Escalating concerns regarding unclear data; Recording and monitoring project time vs. budget; Proactively flagging misaligned task scope, timelines, or budgets
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC
