Senior Medical Editor

Red Nucleus

. Perform substantive copyediting and proofreading reviews of scientific, medical, and learning deliverables, including e-learning storyboards, workshop materials, virtual learning programs, assessments, job aids, and sales support materials .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeYardley • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in copyediting and proofreading scientific and medical content while ensuring adherence to AMA style and client-specific guidelines. Possesses strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Medical Editing ExperienceExpert Knowledge Of English GrammarProficiency With Microsoft WordAttention To DetailExperience With Adult Learning Principles

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Hard Skills

CopyeditingProofreadingFact-CheckingContent ReviewQuality AssuranceEditing Scientific ContentApplying AMA StyleEvaluating Learning ObjectivesFormatting ReferencesClinical Statistics

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborationAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordPowerPointOutlookAdobe AcrobatLiterature Review Tools

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical CommunicationsMedical EducationBiotechnologyMedical DeviceLife Sciences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform substantive copyediting and proofreading reviews of scientific, medical, and learning deliverables, including e-learning storyboards, workshop materials, virtual learning programs, assessments, job aids, and sales support materials
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to AMA style, client style guides, and established editorial standards
Review and format references and citations; fact-check content and supporting source materials as needed
Evaluate learning objectives, assessments, visuals, and interactive elements for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with educational goals
Conduct quality assurance reviews of digital and print deliverables to ensure content integrity, functionality, and compliance with project specifications
Collaborate closely with medical writers, instructional designers, project managers, artists, developers, and client services teams throughout the development process
Provide editorial guidance, contribute to editorial process improvements, and support onboarding and training of editorial team members as needed
Complete assignments accurately and within established timelines while managing multiple priorities across projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, life sciences, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience as a medical editor, senior editor, or quality assurance/editorial professional in an agency or pharmaceutical communications environment
Experience editing scientific, medical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or medical device content
Experience reviewing references, fact-checking content, and applying AMA style and client-specific style guidelines
Experience supporting digital learning, training, scientific communications, or medical education deliverables is preferred
Expert knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, spelling, clinical statistics, and presentation of medical/scientific research results
Strong working knowledge of the AMA Manual of Style
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to identify issues related to content, formatting, consistency, references, and quality
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and other editorial tools
Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Knowledge of life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and/or medical device industries preferred
Experience with adult learning principles, instructional design, literature review tools, and highly regulated healthcare environments is a plus