Medical Proofreader/Editor – $32 – 37 per hour
Location: 100% Remote (EST working hours)
Job Type: W2 Contract
Compensation Range: $32 – 37 per hour
We are looking for an experienced Proofreader/Editor for our client, a global company dedicated to advancing innovative solutions that help people live healthier lives!
As a Proofreader/Editor, you will proofread, edit, and provide copy suggestions on all Studio projects including but not limited to print, digital/web, and writing projects. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, an excellent command of the English language, and a passion for maintaining high-quality content.
This will be a fully remote, ongoing opportunity with EST working hours. Hours will fluctuate between 30-40 hours per week. Candidates must have MLR experience to be considered.
Responsibilities:
- Proofread all materials for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and pharmaceutical-specific nuances.
- Ensure ISI (Important Safety Information) and reference content are accurate, compliant, and consistently applied.
- Carefully cross-reference content against PRC (Promo Review Committee) feedback, client comments, and reference documents to confirm all revisions have been made.
- Perform basic functionality checks on digital assets (e.g., verifying links, buttons, and downloads function correctly).
- Collaborate with designers, copywriters, project managers, and editorial to maintain consistency, accuracy, and brand alignment across all deliverables.
- Act as the final quality checkpoint before client review, or PRC submission, ensuring completeness and compliance.
- Apply a deep understanding of FDA and other pharmaceutical marketing regulations to identify potential compliance issues in copy or layout.
- Bring a solutions-oriented, dependable, and collaborative attitude, especially under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.
- Navigate the pharmaceutical promotional review process with ease, anticipating challenges and aligning with stakeholder expectations.
- Balance multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and prioritizing critical deadlines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., English, journalism, life sciences).
- Minimum 5+ years’ proofreading experience in a pharmaceutical agency setting.
- Experience working across various therapeutic areas and product types is a plus.
- Excellent command of English, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and content flow.
- Familiarity with AMA style guidelines and standard proofreading marks.
- Ability to apply proofreading best practices and identify pharmaceutical-specific errors.
- Strong attention to detail, clear communication, and proactive collaboration with cross functional teams.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in Veeva Vault PromoMats.