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The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team ... medical and pharmaceutical terminology. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Represents WKH ...
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| Aspect | Medical Content Editor | Medical Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires a background in healthcare, life sciences, or journalism; often with editing certifications | Usually holds degrees in medicine, pharmacy, or related fields; strong writing skills |
| Work Environment | Editorial teams, publishing companies, healthcare websites | Pharmaceutical companies, medical communication agencies, research organizations |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used in publishing, healthcare communication, and online content | Common in clinical research, drug development, and regulatory documentation |
Medical Content Editors focus on reviewing, editing, and ensuring accuracy of medical content, while Medical Writers create original medical documents, reports, and articles. Both roles require healthcare knowledge, but editors emphasize quality control, whereas writers focus on content creation.

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 14 days ago
Wolters Kluwer rating
8.8
Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
30th of 184 rated software companies
Job description
The Content Editor, Drug Reference Content position is an exciting opportunity to work on a team with vibrant, creative, dedicated editors and healthcare professionals to create custom client formularies. This opportunity requires skill with specialized tools, interpretation of source documents, higher levels of expertise in management of digital databases, and knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Represents WKH-Clinical Decision Support in a positive, professional, and customer-focused manner
Treats fellow employees and customers in a Fair, Honest, Responsive, and Results-Oriented manner.
Facilitates meetings to define formulary creation process and guide client in customization of content while adhering to internal policies and procedures.
Recognize when client expectations are misaligned with standard best practice and engage content leadership in discussions to resolve.
Works closely with engineering, sales and sales support teams to complete formulary within established timelines to ensure a successful launch of formulary database.
Responsible for the editorial creation of custom formularies from client submitted drug lists and source documents.
Applies practical experience as well as evaluation and synthesis of information to form logical and accurate conclusions to aid in the foundational structure and maintenance of client's content.
Educates clients to maintain their formulary within the Lexidrug Information Management system (LIMS).
Provides continued support with client questions about LIMS functionality. Assists with table creation and loading documents using proprietary systems. Manages client content when contractually obligated based upon client directives.
Triage client questions and direct to appropriate internal team to address issues outside of formulary database management.
Provides timely, accurate, and quality responses (written, verbal) to customer inquiries, as needed.
Responsible for deploying content to proper platforms utilizing proprietary systems and communicating with technical teams.
Collaborates with engineering to troubleshoot technical challenges with content output.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain detailed documentation of these projects.
Utilizes desktop editing, document management programs, or proprietary software to enter text, verify or edit XML, and enter codified drug-related data in accordance with the policies and processes for each content type.
Applies solid knowledge of industry standards of practice, established clinical guidelines, and CDS-related standards and vocabularies.
Assists in content verifying, copyediting, formatting, and conformance to publication standards and structure.
Participates in proofreading assigned content for basic grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors.
Maintains quality of assigned content or data products, with emphasis on accuracy, consistency in following editorial policies, and timely addition of new information.
Submits work for collaborative peer review and responds appropriately to comments and criticisms.
Achieves productivity by consistently meeting deadlines as defined in the Content Priority Policy and by meeting departmental and individual goals.
Effectively prioritizes and tracks editing workflow and is responsible for assisting team in meeting deadlines.
Participates in team meetings and contribute ideas.
Communicates data acquisition needs for products to product Clinical Editor and/or Data Acquisition Team, as needed.
Other Duties
Performs other duties, projects, or assignments as directed by supervisor.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Organizational Skills: Ability to manage and categorize content efficiently.
Basic Grammar and Punctuation: Proficiency in written, verbal communication skills
Interpersonal Communication: Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
Time Management: Capability to meet deadlines and manage tasks effectively while working independently.
Critical Thinking: Ability to make independent and appropriate decisions
Technical Skills: Experience working in Microsoft Word, Excel, XML, and a Content Management System
Subject Matter Expertise: Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
B.A. or B.S. in English, technical writing, Health Sciences, etc., or equivalent experience.
Required Experience:
Minimum 3 years of experience in content editing.
Minimum 3 years of experience in medical content editing.
To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we're getting to know you-not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.
Compensation:
$44,500.00 - $75,950.00 USDCompensation range listed is based on primary location of the position. Actual base salary offer is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience and actual hiring location. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific offer for the job location during the hiring process.
Additional Information:Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.
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