Medical Content Editor

BlackDoctor, Inc. • Chicago, IL

101d • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a remote, full-time, highly-skilled and experienced Medical Content Editor to lead the development and production of high-quality scientific, medical, and clinical trials content for healthcare providers, physicians, and other key audiences across our medical verticals -- BDOPro, Clinical Trials, and other editorial initiatives. This role requires a blend of editorial leadership, scientific acumen, and creative content development.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree (journalism, communications, life sciences, public health, or clinical sciences) or similar with several years’ relevant work experience preferred.
• 5 to 7+ years of progressive experience in medical writing and editing, with a focus on high-science, data-heavy healthcare content.
• Proven experience in leading editorial strategy and managing a team of writers.
• Demonstrated ability to dissect and interpret complex scientific data, identifying key points for technical and regulatory audiences.
• Experience working with medical advisory boards or subject matter experts.
• Proficiency in manuscript review and selection, peer review, issue makeup, manuscript editing, and online publishing.
• Experience in creating and editing social media content, video, and podcasts.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Deep commitment to accuracy, equity, inclusion, and ethical communication in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assign, write, and edit a diverse range of medical news, health equity, health-related articles on topics, including new approved drugs, federal guidelines, branded content, patient education resources, newsletters, screening guidelines, and healthcare disparities issues.
• Translate complex clinical and scientific information into clear, compelling, and accurate content for vast audiences.
• Summarize medical journals and research manuscripts, identifying key points for technical and regulatory audiences.
• Build and manage a team of freelance writers, providing clear guidance, editorial feedback, and ensuring adherence to brand voice and medical guidelines.
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to shape story ideas, visual direction, and media planning.
• Develop and implement comprehensive content strategies for medical verticals, ensuring alignment with business, SEO, and brand objectives.
• Collaborate with marketing, partnerships, and analytics teams to optimize content performance and engagement.
• Represent the organization at live events, panels, in client briefings, editorial discussions, and external engagements.
• Collaborate with a BD’s medical advisory network of subject matter experts, thought leaders, and health care executives to ensure scientific and medical accuracy of all content.
• Conduct high-level editing and fact-checking for medical accuracy, accessibility, and tone.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, standards, and key medical topics and terminology to serve as a resource to internal and client teams.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant medical news, studies, literature, clinical practice guidelines, approved therapeutic drugs, regimens, devices, and therapeutic pipelines.
• Contribute to other BD larger editorial calendar as needed, including special projects, series, and timely content, and social media content across platforms.
• Oversee the planning and execution of programming (guest preparation, scripting, and branded content integration) during live and recorded editorial events. (e.g., Livestreams, webinars).
• Record, edit, and produce video content and/or produce podcasts.
• Leverage analytics and audience behavior insights to optimize multimedia content performance.
• Ensure all content maintains brand voice and aligns with current medical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct thorough review and preparation of research manuscripts for publication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level