Medical Editor

About the Role

Synchrony Group, LLC is looking for a meticulous and passionate Medical Editor to join our premier network of medical communications experts. In this role, you will play a vital part in improving patient lives by ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and scientific integrity of high-impact medical content. As a key collaborator within our integrated groups of scientific, creative, and commercial experts, you will work in a dynamic, remote-friendly environment that values excellence, mutual respect, and professional growth.

• Perform substantive editing, fact-checking, and proofreading for a wide range of medical communications materials, including slide decks, video scripts, digital applications, and meeting materials.
• Ensure all deliverables strictly adhere to the American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style, client-specific brand guidelines, and agency standards.
• Validate layouts and digital programming against approved manuscripts to ensure 100% accuracy in the final project lifecycle.
• Manage the end-to-end reference process, including verifying reference lists, managing library upkeep, and processing copyright permission requests for published figures and tables.
• Facilitate the submission of promotional and educational pieces through the Veeva Vault system, serving as a technical subject-matter expert for document review processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Services and Creative Services teams to resolve editorial discrepancies and brainstorm solutions for complex content challenges.
• Develop and maintain product-specific style guides to ensure consistency across large-scale, multi-channel pharmaceutical campaigns.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline or English.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in pharmaceutical or medical editing.
• Proven expertise in the AMA Manual of Style and a deep understanding of promotional activity regulations.
• Direct experience working within a medical communications agency or a pharmaceutical marketing department is highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, with working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Excel.
• Experience with Veeva Vault or similar electronic document review systems is a significant advantage.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently in a remote setting while remaining a cohesive part of a larger team.

• Competitive salary packages tailored to experience and industry standards.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and their families.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and paid family leave to support work-life balance.
• 401(k) plan with a robust employer matching program to help you plan for the future.
• A remote-first work environment that prioritizes professional development and employee well-being.
• Opportunity to work with an independently owned agency that values integrity, innovation, and clinical contribution.

Required Skills