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The Elizabeth Hospice

Editor

Deerfield, IL · On-site

Accurately documents item changes decided by the committees. Actively participates in the meetings ... Bachelor's degree, preferably with a medical editing background Minimum Experience: One or more ...

Spectra Tech, Inc.

Writer/Editor 3

Los Alamos, NM · On-site

Demonstrated experience editing technical or regulatory documentation; strong command of grammar, technical style, and document structure; experience working with SMEs in highly regulated ...

SPECTRA TECH, Inc.

Writer/Editor 3

Los Alamos, NM · On-site

Demonstrated experience editing technical or regulatory documentation; strong command of grammar, technical style, and document structure; experience working with SMEs in highly regulated ...

International Executive Service Corps

Demonstrated experience editing technical or regulatory documentation; strong command of grammar, technical style, and document structure; experience working with SMEs in highly regulated ...

SPECTRA TECH INC

Writer/Editor 3

Los Alamos, NM · Remote

Demonstrated experience editing technical or regulatory documentation; strong command of grammar, technical style, and document structure; experience working with SMEs in highly regulated ...

Robert Half

Regulatory Affairs Associate I

Skaneateles, NY · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

... medical device products from Skaneateles, New York. This Long-term Contract position offers a ... Proficiency in document editing, proofreading, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and online ...

University of Miami

Regulatory Analyst 2

Miami, FL

... medical campus in Miami, FL. The Regulatory Analyst 2 - UHealth reviews, prepares, and provides ... Compilation of documents in order to prepare the following forms for IRB submission to ensure ...

The University of Miami

Regulatory Analyst 2

Miami, FL · On-site

... medical campus in Miami, FL. The Regulatory Analyst 2 - UHealth reviews, prepares, and provides ... Compilation of documents in order to prepare the following forms for IRB submission to ensure ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for regulatory document medical 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 is the difference between Regulatory Document Medical Editor vs Medical Writer?

AspectRegulatory Document Medical EditorMedical Writer
CredentialsTypically requires life sciences degree, editing certifications, and knowledge of regulatory guidelinesUsually holds degrees in life sciences, with writing or communication certifications
Work EnvironmentWorks mainly in regulatory affairs departments, editing clinical and regulatory documentsCreates scientific content, including manuscripts, reports, and regulatory submissions
Employer & IndustryPharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies, regulatory agenciesResearch institutions, pharmaceutical companies, medical communications agencies
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for editing skills and regulatory expertiseCompared for writing skills and scientific communication

While both roles require a strong understanding of scientific content, the Regulatory Document Medical Editor primarily focuses on editing and ensuring compliance of regulatory documents, whereas the Medical Writer is responsible for creating and drafting scientific and medical content. Both roles often overlap but serve distinct functions within the drug development and regulatory process.

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Editor

Deerfield, IL • On-site

Marsh McLennan Agency - National HR Consulting
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$60K - $85K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 3 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Maintain and edit examination item banks, including item and article entry, editing for style, clarity, grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and providing suggestions for restructuring items.

  • Track items through the editorial process, document item changes, and assist in preparing final test materials for examinations.

  • Participate in test committee meetings, document decisions, and provide professional opinions on test material editing.

Job description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assists in ensuring the integrity of all written examinations and other communications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Item Bank Support and Item Editing (95%)

a)    Maintains the examination item banks as assigned for Certification and Article-Based Continuing Certification (ABCC) examinations, including item and article entry.

b)    Edits and proofs examination materials. This includes editing for style, clarity, grammar, spelling, and punctuation, as well as providing suggestions for restructuring items to increase their testworthiness.

c)    Tracks items through the editorial process and provides reports on status of items.

d)    Assist Managers, Test Development with the production of meeting materials.

e)    Attends and participates in test committee meetings. Accurately documents item changes decided by the committees. Actively participates in the meetings by providing committees professional opinions on test material editing.

f)     Assists Managers, Test Development with preparation of final test copy of written and computerized examinations.

 

2.  Other Duties (5%)

a)    Understands and adheres to all of the procedures and policies as well as the Employee Manual and the Office Procedures Manual.

b)    Assists other staff in proofreading and editing.

c)    Participation is on staff committees as needed.

d)    Serves as Secondary Back-up to Executive Assistant, Test Development and Internal Meetings for on-site committee meetings.

e)  Performs other duties as assigned.


POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

 

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a medical editing background

Minimum Experience:  One or more years of editing experience. Exposure to an office setting would be helpful.

Computer Skills:

·      Microsoft Office preferred

·      Experience with SQL database preferred



Administrative Skills:

·      Strong written and oral communication skills

·      Demonstrated proofreading and editing skills

·      Ability to interact effectively with highly educated, professional clientele

·      Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple projects

·      Ability to work well under deadline pressures

·      Attention to detail

·      Strong service orientation

·      Tact and discretion

·      Cooperative attitude; team player

·      Availability for work related travel


Other Skills:

·   Ability to operate various office equipment, including personal computer, calculator, fax and copier


Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

·      Regularly required to sit

·      Frequently required to use hands and fingers, handle and touch objects or controls and talk and hear

·      Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs, reach with hands and arms, and reach above shoulders

·      Occasionally required to push, pull, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

·      Occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and bend

·      Required to be able to work at close range and have clear vision at 20 inches or less

·      Required be able to have the ability to adjust focus in order to bring an object into sharp focus