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Kaiva Tech

Medical Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

Summary Overview : The Medical Editor will support scientists at the US Food and Drug ... Ability to understand medical literature such as journal articles. * Ability to fact-check ...

Synchrony Group

Medical Editor

West Chester, PA · On-site +1

... manuals, journal guidelines, literature search) and maintain accurate records of sources ... editor for a medical communications agency or pharmaceutical company marketing department

Synchrony Group

Medical Editor

West Chester, PA

... manuals, journal guidelines, literature search) and maintain accurate records of sources ... editor for a medical communications agency or pharmaceutical company marketing department

Synchrony Group

Medical Editor

West Chester, PA

... manuals, journal guidelines, literature search) and maintain accurate records of sources ... editor for a medical communications agency or pharmaceutical company marketing department

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 ...

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 · 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 · 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 ...

Havas Health & You

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 ...

H4B

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 ...

Havas Health & You

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 ...

H4B

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 ...

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 · 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 ...

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As of Jun 11, 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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Medical Editor

Kaiva Tech

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Kaiva Tech, LLC is seeking a Medical Editor in the DC Metro Area.

Clearance: Ability to obtain a Public Trust

Workplace Type: Currently 100% remote. Please be aware that the workplace type allowed is approved by the client and is subject to change dependent on client needs and expectations.

Summary Overview:

The Medical Editor will support scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who regulate gene therapy, cell therapy, tissue transplantation and other biological treatments for human diseases. The Medical Editor will format and proofread documents written by FDA scientists, format data tables, and create new data tables using data derived from regulatory submissions to the FDA. The position requires the ability to use a style guide to apply language and formatting standards, and a willingness to learn advanced features of Microsoft Word. Preferred candidates will have education or experience in a scientific or healthcare field.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Medical Editor your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Formatting and proofreading documents written by FDA scientists.
  • Becoming familiar with a style guide and applying formatting and language standards consistently; making decisions regarding elements of style not mentioned in the style guide and apply such decisions uniformly throughout a document.
  • Identifying errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation; correct tone, flow, verb tense, and style.
  • Recognizing and correcting inconsistent use of scientific terms used in text or data tables.
  • Using Microsoft Word styles and field-coded captions to ensure the functionality of automated tables of contents and lists of tables and figures.
  • Inserting and managing citations and references; creating lists of abbreviations and ensuring correct use of acronyms and abbreviations within documents.
  • Formatting data tables; creating and populating data tables using data derived from regulatory submissions to the FDA.
  • Creating and maintaining consistently formatted document templates.
  • Communicating efficiently and effectively with FDA scientists regarding requirements and timelines for editing projects.
  • Performing routine quality checks on work performed by other copyeditors.
  • Providing support for the onboarding and training of new copyeditors as needed.
  • Creating and maintaining internal documents such as style guides, process documents, and training materials.

Required Experience and Skills:

  • Adept with English grammar, spelling, punctuation.
  • Ability to read and understand a data table.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word including track changes.
  • Attention to detail (e.g., ability to recognize an extra space between words or in the cell of a data table).

Desired Experience and Skills:

  • Work experience as a copyeditor.
  • Savvy with Microsoft Word features such as styles, captioning, and cross-referencing.
  • Experience in healthcare, laboratory, or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Ability to understand medical literature such as journal articles.
  • Ability to fact-check scientific writing and data.
  • Familiarity with a style guide (e.g., AP, AMA).
  • Familiarity with Section 508 compliance.
  • Experience with Visual Basic, SharePoint, EndNote, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, PowerPoint.

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific or Health field preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

  • None.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit and work with a computer for prolonged periods of time.