Medical Editor

Avalere

. Edit and proofread scientific and medical communications for accuracy, clarity, consistency, readability, and compliance with client, house, journal, and congress style requirements .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in scientific and medical editing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with style guidelines while managing multiple projects effectively. Proficient in data checking, copyright assessment, and utilizing various editing tools to deliver high-quality outputs.

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Medical Editing ExperienceProficiency in Medical Style GuidesData Checking SkillsStrong Knowledge of Microsoft OfficeCopyright Permissions Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Scientific EditingProofreadingData CheckingLiterature ReviewMedical Style Guidelines Application

Soft Skills

Time ManagementEffective CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelAdobe AcrobatEndNote

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ConsultancyMedical CommunicationsCopyright PermissionsClient Reference ProcessesOnline Reference-Retrieval Tools

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Edit and proofread scientific and medical communications for accuracy, clarity, consistency, readability, and compliance with client, house, journal, and congress style requirements
Review content critically, raise appropriate queries, and recommend changes to improve flow, comprehensiveness, and audience suitability
Apply and maintain client-specific style guidelines and editorial processes
Perform data checking to verify scientific information and claims
Assess copyright permissions requirements and provide guidance to project and account teams
Manage assigned work across multiple projects and accounts, delivering high-quality outputs to agreed timelines
Escalate issues as needed
Manage time and workload effectively
Communicate proactively with editorial and account teams
Support assigned projects and accounts through editing, proofreading, data checking, competitive intelligence writing, copyright assessment, and other project tasks
Communicate with internal colleagues, congress organizers, journals, and copyright holders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in a scientific or related field
1 year + 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
Proficiency in applying medical style guidelines to project deliverables
Knowledge of client reference and review processes and online reference-retrieval tools
Knowledge of copyright permissions in the medical communications/pharmaceutical industry
Proficiency in internet and PubMed searches
Knowledge of literature reviews and how to conduct them
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat
Strong working knowledge of EndNote
Ability to prioritize, work independently with minimal supervision, and collaborate effectively as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work
Option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
20 vacation days
One personal well-being day
9 public holidays
Gifted end-of-year holidays
Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
Free counselling through the employee assistance program
Personalized health support
Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
On-demand training and professional development support
Global mobility opportunities across the business
Dedicated social opportunities and resources for homeworkers
Employee Network Groups
Global, cross-capability career moves
Disability Confident Scheme interview adjustments