Job Description

The Senior Medical Editor ensures scientific and editorial excellence across CG Life’s healthcare communications. This role provides a full range of editorial services, including medical editing, copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking, for deliverables. The Senior Medical Editor serves as the primary editorial resource for assigned projects, maintaining ownership from early development through final review, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams to uphold clarity, accuracy, and compliance. Key Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Conduct the final review of all client-facing deliverables prior to client submission and medical/regulatory/legal (MeRL) review. This includes presentations, website copy, social media content, emails, and reports, or materials that may also be leveraged for new business opportunities.
• Review and refine materials for clarity, consistency, tone, brand alignment, scientific accuracy, and adherence to style and regulatory standards.
• Provide both quick-turn “triage” edits under tight timelines and comprehensive line editing for high-priority deliverables.
• Maintain and enforce client-specific style standards across all materials, ensuring consistency in terminology and messaging.
• Perform light fact and terminology checks to confirm scientific accuracy and ensure proper alignment with verified sources.
• Ensure all materials comply with medical, regulatory, and legal (MRL) guidelines and each client’s unique requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and professional experience).
• 5+ years of editing experience within healthcare, medical communications, or pharmaceutical fields; experience in advertising or marketing preferred.
• Deep familiarity with AMA Manual of Style and AP style.
• Strong command of medical and scientific terminology.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

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