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Sigma Systems, Inc.

Medical Writer

Marlborough, MA · Remote

37554294 Remote Medical Writer, 7 Months Contract Sigma Systems is currently looking for a Remote ... Excellent scientific writing, editing, and communication skills. * Demonstrated ability to manage ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote medical editor internship 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 a remote medical editor internship?

A Remote Medical Editor Internship is a temporary, entry-level position where interns work from home to review, edit, and fact-check medical documents, articles, or research papers. Interns typically ensure that content is clear, accurate, and adheres to specific style guidelines. This role often involves collaborating with writers, researchers, and healthcare professionals. It's an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates interested in medical writing, editing, or publishing to gain practical experience. Interns develop important skills such as scientific communication, attention to detail, and familiarity with medical terminology.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote medical editor intern?

To excel as a Remote Medical Editor Intern, you need a solid background in life sciences or medicine, strong written English skills, and attention to detail, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework. Familiarity with medical editing software, reference management tools, and style guides such as AMA or APA is typically expected. Exceptional time management, adaptability, and clear communication set top candidates apart in a remote environment. These skills ensure accurate, high-quality content, adherence to industry standards, and effective collaboration despite working remotely.

What are the typical responsibilities of a remote medical editor intern?

As a Remote Medical Editor Intern, your daily tasks may include proofreading medical manuscripts, checking for accuracy and consistency in terminology, and ensuring adherence to journal or company style guides. You’ll often review scientific content for grammar, clarity, and formatting, working closely with senior editors and authors to refine drafts. This role also involves collaborating with medical writers, researchers, and sometimes regulatory teams, providing valuable feedback that enhances the quality and credibility of published materials. Interns gain hands-on experience in the editorial workflow and often receive mentorship, which can lead to future opportunities in medical publishing.
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Infographic showing various Remote Medical Editor Internship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,736 per year, or $41.2 per hour.

Senior Medical Editor

Fingerpaint Marketing

Cedar Knolls, NJ • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Reset your expectations of a health and wellness agency. From our inception, Fingerpaint has been driven by an unstoppable collective spirit of possibility. It's that curiosity that's at the heart of everything we do. From our legendary people-first culture to the hundreds of Fingerpainters who define us, we've reimagined what it means to be a healthcare and wellness advertising agency. Here, creativity happens naturally-we attract top talent and give them a space to grow and collaborate.

The Opportunity: Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Medical Editor to join our dynamic team. The Senior Medical Editor is a champion of high-quality work within a fast-paced environment and uses their experience and sharp eyes to ensure top-notch work on brand assignments. This individual will be instrumental in performing daily editorial responsibilities on 3 to 5 brands, including proofreading, initial reads, cold reads, fact-checking, correction checks, and double reads according to project stage and agency process.

Key Responsibilities

Core Function:

  • Edits/proofreads print and digital materials to ensure consistency with established grammar, punctuation, spelling, and adherence to AMA, client, and house style guidelines.
  • Fact-checks referenced information before jobs are sent to client/regulatory for approval.
  • Ensures relevant standards (eg, client/brand, AMA, FDA) are met.
  • Maintains style sheets and master reference lists for assigned brands and stays current with standards for co-editors' accounts-able to cover other brands when needed.
  • Collaborates with other departments to maintain high content quality, clarity, accuracy, and consistency, ensuring adherence to timelines.
  • Supports senior management in departmental and company initiatives, contributing to the creation or revision of departmental resources and processes.
  • Trains and mentors interns and associate editors if pursuing a management path.

What You'll Bring: Required Qualifications

  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree (minimum), preferably in English, communications, journalism, or health sciences field.
  • Experience:
    • 3-5 years of professional medical editing experience, including fact-checking.

Specialized Knowledge:

  • Strong medical editing skills, including copyediting, substantive editing, and fact-checking; knowledge of AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition; and familiarity with FDA guidelines.
  • Is knowledgeable of and remains current on FDA guidelines.
  • General understanding of both print and digital projects, and how their unique needs affect editorial reviews.

Skills:

  • Strong skills in time management, prioritizing, organizing, and problem-solving, with attention to detail and ability to adhere to deadlines.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
  • General proficiency in digital/remote work communication tools.
  • Proficiency with standard software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

  • Pharmaceutical advertising agency experience is preferred.
  • Experience using Ziflow or similar online review platform preferred but not required.

Fingerpaint Group provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

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