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Senior Nonclinical Editor
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An Editor reviews stories, reports or manuscripts, makes corrections, and works with writers to improve content and structure of writing. Plans and coordinates material to be included in publications. Works with print material or website content. May specialize in copy editing (careful review of text for errors) or other types of editing; may work as an executive editor with authority to approve publications and contracts.
$94,261 / year median in the U.S.
-18% projected decline
Job Description
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Senior Nonclinical Editor We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Nonclinical Editor to manage non-clinical regulatory documents from draft stage through to submission readiness. The role involves working closely with scientists and report authors to ensure all deliverables are finalized for IND submissions and are submission-ready. Responsibilities Receive non-clinical reports from scientists and authors. Perform initial QC review of Word documents against sources to verify accuracy and formatting. Ensure compliance with company style guides and document formatting standards. Convert text, figures, and data into appropriate formats, including text-to-table formatting. Verify accuracy between narrative content, tables, and figures. Perform copyediting and document standardization. Prepare documents for progression through the regulatory submission workflow. Conduct full QC review on documents submitted through Veeva nonclinical documents. Essential Skills Proficiency in editing and proofreading. Strong QC, copyediting, and formatting skills. Experience with regulatory document management and publishing. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Adobe, including creating bookmarks and hyperlinking. Strong collaboration skills with scientists, authors, and regulatory teams. Ability to manage high-volume workloads while maintaining quality. Additional Skills & Qualifications BS Degree with 4 years of experience in document production of QC, editing, and publishing. Experience preparing IND-supporting documents. Knowledge of PDF submission standards and additional EDMS platforms. Experience with Veeva for document workflow management and review processes. Work Environment This is a remote position ideally suited for individuals in the East Coast or Midwest time zones (US or Canada). The workload can be heavy, managing 5-6 documents at a time, each at different review stages. Document lengths typically range from 20-30 pages, with some extending to 100 pages, although this is less common. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, DE. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $54.81/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.