Medical Editor

Avalere Health•Washington, DC

12d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Medical Editor supports assigned projects and accounts by editing and proofreading materials, checking data, contributing to competitive intelligence writing, assessing copyright permissions, and completing other requested project tasks. Working under the direction of senior team members, the role primarily involves collaboration with internal colleagues and keeping them informed of project progress, alongside communication with congress organizers, journals, and copyright holders. The editor works across multiple accounts and develops broader experience in medical editing, including increasingly technical editing and data-checking tasks and copyright knowledge. The role edits and proofreads scientific and medical communications for accuracy, clarity, consistency, readability, and compliance with client, house, journal, and congress style requirements. It critically reviews content, applies client-specific editorial guidelines and processes, verifies scientific data and claims against source references, advises on copyright permissions, and manages work across projects to meet agreed timelines and support successful delivery.

Requirements

Degree in a scientific or related field.
At least 1 year of experience in medical or scientific editing within a healthcare consultancy or medical communications agency.
Working knowledge of medical style guides, such as the AMA Manual of Style, and proficiency applying relevant guidelines to project deliverables.
Knowledge of client reference and review processes and online reference-retrieval tools.
Knowledge of copyright permissions and their application in the medical communications or pharmaceutical industry.
Proficiency in internet and PubMed searches, and knowledge of literature reviews and how to conduct them.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Adobe Acrobat; and EndNote.
Ability to prioritize, work independently with minimal supervision, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree, such as an MD, PhD, PharmD, MSc, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Edit and proofread scientific and medical communications for accuracy, clarity, consistency, readability, and compliance with relevant style requirements.
Critically review content, raise appropriate queries, and recommend changes to improve flow, comprehensiveness, and audience suitability.
Apply and maintain client-specific style guidelines and editorial processes, using judgment to determine the appropriate level of editing or proofreading.
Check data to verify scientific information and claims are accurate, consistent, and supported by source references.
Assess copyright permission requirements and provide practical guidance to project and account teams.
Manage assigned work across multiple projects and accounts, delivering high-quality outputs to agreed timelines and escalating issues as needed.
Manage time and workload, communicate proactively with editorial and account teams, and contribute to successful project delivery.
Contribute to competitive intelligence writing and complete other requested project tasks.
Communicate with congress organizers, journals, and copyright holders.

Benefits

401(k) plan with employer match contribution up to 4%, immediately vested.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work.
Option to work from anywhere across the globe for two weeks each year.
20 vacation days and one personal well-being day.
Nine public holidays, gifted end-of-year holidays, and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
Free counselling through an employee assistance program and personalized health support.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family leave policies.
Fertility policies and support.
On-demand training and professional development support.
Global mobility opportunities across the business.