Job Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Director, Operations & Organizational Strategy the Content Editor is responsible for reviewing, revising, and producing high-quality life sciences training materials, including eModules, eBriefs, Job Aids, SoundBites, and other learning resources. This role ensures that all content meets CMR Institute’s standards for clarity, accuracy, consistency, and instructional alignment.
Major Accountabilities:
- Reviews, proofreads, and edits life science training materials to ensure clarity, accuracy, grammar, readability, and adherence to CMR standards
- Prepares and organizes documents for stakeholder and SME review, including templating, converting, compiling, storing, and maintaining Word Docs, PDFs, and related source files as needed
- Collaborates with the Content Strategy & Program Manager, as well as external writers and subject matter experts to revise course and exam materials based on defined content priorities and direction
- Incorporates feedback from internal stakeholders and external contributors into content updates and revisions while communicating editorial rationale professionally and diplomatically
- Supports research activities related to content revisions and updates, including gathering, organizing, and compiling source materials and reference information as directed
- Supports the development and editing of custom derivative work for clients as requested, under the direction of Content Strategy & Program Manager
- Assists with the QA review of developed life science- related materials (e.g., scripts, audio, and eLearning resources) to support accuracy, clarity and consistency
- Confirms that the content maintains strong alignment throughout, from learning objectives to course materials to exams
- Supports content publishing workflows and ensures materials are prepared for delivery across platforms
- Develops an increasing understanding of developments and trends in the life sciences industry and contributes to content updates and revisions as directed
- Ensures references are reliable and up to date; supports the maintenance of citation and reference management systems for future revision cycles
- Readily performs other duties as requested to support the organization’s vision, mission and to meet defined business objectives.
Key Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Required/Desired:
- Professional Technical Skills (excellent writing and editing skills)
- Takes Ownership
- Communication (excellent written and verbal communication skills)
- Quality/Service Focus (excellent organizational skills and attention to detail)
- Priority Management
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and content development and reference management tools (e.g. Zotero, SharePoint, or similar platforms)
Minimum Education Required & Minimum Years of Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, Communications, Public Health, Public Policy or related field
- 2-4 years of editing experience required, preferably in the medical or life sciences industry
Required Qualifications:
- Strong editing and proofreading skills, with demonstrated ability to refine content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency
- Experience working with structured content formats (e.g., eLearning modules, job aids, assessments, or similar materials)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify errors and inconsistencies
- Familiarity with AMA and/or APA style
- Basic research proficiency, including the ability to identify reliable sources, interpret citation information, and support citation/ reference management processes
- Familiarity with academic or professional reference materials (e.g., journal articles, books, websites, and source databases)
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and receive, interpret, and incorporate feedback
Working Conditions: Remote Working Environment
Company Description
CMR is a not-for-profit educational institute established by physicians in 1966, augments life sciences’ learning and development capabilities with dynamic, market-ready learning experiences that seamlessly integrate with existing programs. This library, our learning activation resources, and our custom solution expertise enable efficient scaling of training initiatives while maintaining consistent quality across expanding commercial and non-commercial teams.
At CMR you'll be part of a small, highly collaborative team with a strong culture built on trust, innovation, and shared purpose. Our core offerings- market-ready resources, and innovative technology, delivery, and product enhancements- help elevate learning and development capabilities across the life sciences industry. We value creative thinking, continuous improvement, and teamwork, making CMR a place where your ideas matter and your work has a real impact.
