Senior Medical Editor

Senior Medical Editor

Position Overview

The Senior Medical Editor ensures the quality, accuracy, and compliance of medical content across various promotional and educational materials. This role involves reviewing materials for scientific accuracy, adherence to style guides, and consistency while mentoring junior editors.

Responsibilities:

Edit and proofread scientific and promotional content for grammar, consistency, and accuracy

Ensure adherence to AMA style, brand guidelines, and regulatory requirements

Collaborate with medical, creative, and account teams to refine content

Verify references and citations for scientific accuracy and compliance

Provide final proofreading and quality control of client deliverables

Support the development and implementation of editorial processes and best practices

Mentor junior editors and provide training on industry and editorial standards

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in English, Journalism, Life Sciences, or a related field

5+ years of experience in medical or pharmaceutical editing

Strong knowledge of AMA style and industry regulations

Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Experience with digital and print content workflows

Familiarity with medical and promotional review platforms

Salary Range: $75,000 - $110,000 CAD