Medical Editor III Spectraforce Technologies United States, California, Irvine Sep 15, 2026

Position Title:

Medical Editor III

Work Location:

Remote

Assignment Duration:

6+ Months

Work Schedule:

Project-based | Must work Pacific Time Zone hours

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Editor with strong pharmaceutical advertising agency experience to support multiple brands in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. This role focuses strictly on editing and fact-checking. It does not include tagging, linking, Veeva work, or promotional regulatory submission preparation.

Background & Context:

Fully remote for contractors. Project-based workload. A consistent 40-hour workweek is not guaranteed. Billing depends on assigned projects. Must demonstrate flexibility in fluctuating business volumes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit and proofread copy across assigned and additional brands as needed
• Perform detailed fact-checking of annotated medical copy using approved references and acceptable sources
• Conduct all types of editorial reviews with full understanding of review rounds and requirements
• Maintain strong knowledge of assigned brands and product categories
• Ensure strict adherence to client and brand guidelines
• Create and maintain brand style guides and bibliographies
• Apply AMA style and adapt to varying editorial styles per brand
• Demonstrate understanding of FDA pharmaceutical and device guidelines
• Collaborate cross-functionally with agency stakeholders to maintain quality and meet deadlines
• Manage workload, meetings, and multiple projects effectively
• Proactively communicate bandwidth and offer support when work is completed
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior editors and freelancers
• Contribute ideas to improve processes and minimize errors

Qualification & Experience:

• Agency experience - Mandatory
• Senior-level experience - Minimum 5 years required
• 5+ years of solid fact-checking experience in a pharmaceutical advertising agency environment
• Hands-on medical information fact-checking expertise
• Strong understanding of agency workflows, deliverables, and editorial cycles
• Comfortable working in a project-based billing structure
• Ability to work flexible hours based on business needs
• Comfortable working Pacific Time Zone hours
• Any college degree
• Knowledge of AMA style with an understanding of FDA guidelines governing pharmaceutical products/devices
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat and/or ProofHQ
• Experience working on Oncology brands
• Exposure to Neurotoxin products
• Experience in pharma medical education editing
• Proximity to Irvine, CA (priority consideration)

Additional Information:

Interview Process Step 1:

Editorial Assessment:

Deadline-based (not time-tracked).

Standard turnaround:

3 business days. Extensions available upon request. Hiring manager reviews all completed assessments collectively. Step 2: Virtual Interview (post-assessment clearance).