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Veristat

... Journal Editors (ICMJE) and Good Publications Practice (GPP) guidelines, as appropriate) and individual company document standards. The Principal Medical Writer works under the direction of Medical ...

Integrated Resources INC

Medical Writer

Raynham, MA

Experience in medical writing or demonstration in scientific writing ability in accordance with International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) authorship guidelines, preferred. Expert ...

Daiichi Sankyo

Publication Manager I

Basking Ridge, NJ · On-site

Ensure documentation of compliance with authorship and publication guidelines as stipulated by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and Good Publication Practice for ...

Dow Jones

Letters Editor, Opinion

New York, NY · Hybrid

$110K - $140K/yr

About the Role The Wall Street Journal's Opinion section is seeking a Letters Editor to join our ... Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans * Education Benefits * Paid Maternity and ...

AVMA

Copy Editor

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$52K - $59K/yr

Reporting to the Associate Director (Managing Editor), the Copy Editor is responsible for copy ... Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of ...

AVMA

Copy Editor

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

Reporting to the Associate Director (Managing Editor), the Copy Editor is responsible for copy ... Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of ...

AVMA

Copy Editor

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$52K - $59K/yr

Reporting to the Associate Director (Managing Editor), the Copy Editor is responsible for copy ... Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of ...

AVMA

Copy Editor

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$52K - $59K/yr

Reporting to the Associate Director (Managing Editor), the Copy Editor is responsible for copy ... Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of ...

H4B

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

... aids, pivotal trials, journal articles, and related promotional materials * Prioritize work ... medical editors and supervising support staff Experience * Bachelor's degree * 3-5 years of ...

Havas Life

Senior Editor

New York, NY

... aids, pivotal trials, journal articles, and related promotional materials * Prioritize work ... medical editors and supervising support staff Experience * Bachelor's degree * 3-5 years of ...

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How much do medical journal editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical journal editor in the United States is $41.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.62 and $50.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical responsibilities of a Medical Journal Editor on a daily basis?

A Medical Journal Editor is responsible for managing the peer-review process, coordinating with authors, reviewers, and the editorial board to ensure submissions meet the journal's scientific and ethical standards. Daily tasks often include evaluating new manuscripts, overseeing revisions, providing editorial feedback, and making publication decisions. Editors may also contribute to strategic planning, content curation, and attending meetings to discuss journal policies or select featured articles. This role requires balancing project deadlines, maintaining clear communication, and upholding the accuracy and reputation of the journal.

What does a Medical Journal Editor do?

A Medical Journal Editor oversees the publication process of medical research articles, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to ethical guidelines. They manage peer review, select articles for publication, and collaborate with authors, reviewers, and publishers. Editors also ensure that content meets scientific and editorial standards while staying up-to-date with advancements in medical research.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Medical Journal Editor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Journal Editor, you need a strong background in medical or scientific research, excellent command of written English, and solid editorial experience—often supported by an advanced degree in a health-related field. Familiarity with manuscript submission systems (such as ScholarOne or Editorial Manager), biomedical databases, and reference management tools is highly beneficial. Outstanding attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to provide constructive feedback are valuable soft skills in this role. These qualifications ensure the integrity and clarity of published research, uphold journal standards, and facilitate efficient editorial workflows.

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Principal Medical Writer- MedPubs Focus

Principal Medical Writer- MedPubs Focus

Veristat

On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Description:

Key Purpose:

The Principal Medical Writer independently plans and prepares a range of regulatory documents and/or medical communications to support all phases of product development. The primary responsibilities of the position are organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting scientific and statistical information in accordance with industry guidelines (International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) and other regulatory guidelines, or International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and Good Publications Practice (GPP) guidelines, as appropriate) and individual company document standards. The Principal Medical Writer works under the direction of Medical Writing management and collaborates with cross-functional internal and external document production teams as appropriate.

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What we offer:

  • The estimated hiring range for this role is $ 132K-151K plus applicable bonus. This hiring range is specific to the US and will vary for other regions based upon local market data. Final salary is ultimately decided upon taking into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to: skills and experience, licensure and certifications, education, specific location and dynamic market data.
  • Benefits vary by location and may include:
  • Remote working
  • Flexible time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement plans

What we look for:

  • Bachelor's degree required; PhD, MD or PharmD preferred; science-related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years of medical writing experience in a contract research organization or pharmaceutical/biotechnology research setting.
  • Experience as a lead writer on a minimum of 20 manuscripts, 20 abstracts, 20 posters or oral presentations across all phases of drug development and therapeutic areas.
  • Advanced knowledge of ICH and related regulatory guidelines and/or ICMJE and GPP guidelines; ISMPP CMPP certification preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (advanced MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel); Adobe Acrobat for developing and editing poster slides, pdf poster layouts and slide sets
  • Knowledge publication guidelines and industry standards, adherence to client publication policies and procedures, confidentiality, secure file transfer, copyright and privacy protection.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to work across an organization, facilitate discussions with clients and internal and external authors
  • Strong analytical skills to anticipate client needs within client engagements, identify where improvements can be made and offer suggestions for making work more efficient
  • Maintain industry knowledge, identify and adopt work practices that are the most effective to ensure consistency in performance for self and the team

Automated Decision Making: All applicants are reviewed by a member of the Veristat Talent Acquisition team; Veristat does not utilize an automated decision-making process.

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