Medical Editor (Nellore)

Medical Editor Role Overview The Medical Editor is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and regulatory compliance of medical and scientific content used in pharmaceutical communications. This includes reviewing promotional and non-promotional materials to ensure alignment with internal standards and external regulations (e.g., FDA, EMA, local guidelines). Key Responsibilities
- Edit and proofread a wide range of pharmaceutical content, including:
- Promotional materials (visual aids, brochures, digital content)
- Medical affairs documents (slide decks, training materials)
- Scientific content (manuscripts, abstracts, clinical summaries)
- Ensure compliance with:
- Regulatory guidelines (FDA, EMA, local health authorities)
- Industry codes (e.g., IFPMA, OPPI)
- Internal brand and style guidelines
- Verify scientific accuracy, data integrity, and referencing
- Check claims for substantiation and ensure fair balance
- Ensure consistency in terminology, tone, and formatting (AMA style preferred)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (medical writers, regulatory, legal, marketing)
- Support MLR (Medical-Legal-Regulatory) review processes
- Maintain version control and documentation standards Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field
- 2–6 years of experience in medical editing within pharma, CRO, or medical communications
- Strong understanding of clinical research and pharmaceutical terminology
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks
- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Word Track Changes, PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with promotional content review and MLR processes
- Knowledge of referencing tools (EndNote, Zotero)
- Familiarity with global publication standards (ICMJE, GPP)
- Certification such as BELS (Board of Editors in the Life Sciences) will be preferred Key Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Robust analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a quick-paced environment
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
- High level of accountability and quality focus Measures of Success Editorial Quality & Accuracy
- Near-zero critical errors in edited documents (scientific, grammatical, or formatting)
- High first-pass acceptance rate during MLR (Medical-Legal-Regulatory) review
- Consistent adherence to AMA style and internal editorial guidelines Regulatory & Compliance Excellence
- Zero compliance violations related to claims, references, or fair balance
- Strong alignment with FDA/EMA/OPPI and internal compliance standards
- Accurate and complete reference verification and citation integrity Efficiency & Turnaround Time
- Consistent on-time delivery of assigned projects
- Ability to manage multiple deliverables without compromising quality
- Reduced rework cycles and fewer revision rounds Knowledge & Domain Expertise
- Strong and growing understanding of therapy areas and clinical data
- Up-to-date knowledge of publication and regulatory guidelines (ICMJE, GPP, etc.)
- Ability to handle increasingly complex scientific content Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4lkjf4