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Globalspec, LLC

Digital Editor - Gulf Energy

$60K - $65K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... science, laboratory equipment, and pharmaceutical industries. Founded by scientists ... Location: Houston, TX area preferred; open to remote candidates anywhere in the USA. Primary ...

Ambition 24Hours Inc

Senior Medical Writer

The Lakes, NV · Remote

$142K - $195K/yr

Fully Remote (U.S.) Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology Employment Type: Full-Time Salary ... rather than primarily editing or managing teams. Strong expertise in clinical development ...

Oak St. Health

Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Program Oversight

$106K - $206K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This is a remote role open to qualified candidates within the US. Required Qualifications: * 5+ ... Attention to detail in authoring and editing documents for accuracy, spelling, grammar, and content.

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Oak St. Health

Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Program Oversight

$106K - $206K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This is a remote role open to qualified candidates within the US. Required Qualifications: * 5+ ... Attention to detail in authoring and editing documents for accuracy, spelling, grammar, and content.

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Oak St. Health

Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Program Oversight

$106K - $206K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This is a remote role open to qualified candidates within the US. Required Qualifications: * 5+ ... Attention to detail in authoring and editing documents for accuracy, spelling, grammar, and content.

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Oak St. Health

Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Program Oversight

$106K - $206K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This is a remote role open to qualified candidates within the US. Required Qualifications: * 5+ ... Attention to detail in authoring and editing documents for accuracy, spelling, grammar, and content.

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Oak St. Health

Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Program Oversight

$106K - $206K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This is a remote role open to qualified candidates within the US. Required Qualifications: * 5+ ... Attention to detail in authoring and editing documents for accuracy, spelling, grammar, and content.

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How much do remote pharmaceutical editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote pharmaceutical 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 some common challenges faced by remote pharmaceutical editors when collaborating with cross-functional teams?

Remote pharmaceutical editors often collaborate with medical writers, regulatory professionals, and subject matter experts across different time zones and locations. A common challenge is ensuring clear and timely communication, especially when reviewing complex scientific documents under tight deadlines. Effective use of collaborative tools, regular virtual meetings, and proactive clarification of feedback can help mitigate misunderstandings and maintain project momentum. Building strong working relationships remotely is crucial for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of pharmaceutical content.

What is a remote pharmaceutical editor?

Remote Pharmaceutical Editors are professionals who review, revise, and ensure the accuracy of written materials related to pharmaceuticals, such as scientific manuscripts, regulatory documents, and marketing content, all while working from a remote location. They check for clarity, compliance with industry standards, and correct use of medical terminology. These editors often collaborate with scientists, researchers, and pharmaceutical companies to ensure that all documentation meets regulatory and publication requirements. Their expertise helps maintain high-quality communication within the pharmaceutical industry, even when working offsite.

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

To thrive as a Remote Pharmaceutical Editor, you need a robust background in life sciences or pharmacy, excellent written communication skills, and experience in scientific editing or medical writing. Familiarity with editing tools like Microsoft Word, reference management systems, and adherence to style guides such as AMA or ICMJE is typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to collaborate virtually with medical professionals and researchers are key soft skills for this role. These skills ensure the delivery of accurate, clear, and compliant pharmaceutical content that upholds scientific integrity in a remote work environment.
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Infographic showing various Remote Pharmaceutical Editor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% 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

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

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.