Medical Editor Jobs

A Medical Editor plays an essential role in the publishing industry by ensuring the accuracy and clarity of medical content such as textbooks, research papers, journal articles, and patient education materials. They meticulously review, revise, and proofread medical documentation for technical accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory guidelines. They also make sure that the medical terminology, data, and statistics used in the documents are accurate and up to date. Medical Editors work closely with authors, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to clarify any discrepancies and to ensure that the final content is clear, concise, and useful to the intended audience.

Key skills for a Medical Editor include strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a good understanding of medical concepts and terminology. They should have a strong ability to work under tight deadlines and excellent problem-solving skills. Relevant certification, such as Board of Editor in the Life Sciences (BELS) certification, can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Medical Editor, one might work as a Medical Writer, creating content for medical textbooks, patient information leaflets, and other healthcare materials, or as a Clinical Research Associate, involved in the design, implementation, and monitoring of clinical trials. Another possible role is a Medical Transcriptionist, transcribing medical reports from doctors and other healthcare professionals.

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Senior Medical Editor

  • Morrisville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Morrisville, NC
  • 1 day ago

Conducts training of medical editing staff and functions as a mentor. Advises medical writers, medical editors, and study teams on quality review, compilation, and editorial standards....

Sr Scientific Communications Specialist

  • Overland Park, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Overland Park, KS
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Sr Scientific Communications Specialist Travel Required?: Travel - 50% of time Posting Start Date: 7/3/25 Remote Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number #167718 -...

Science Writer/Technical Writer Houston, Tx 77092

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Science Writer/Technical Writer | Houston, Tx 77092 Title: Science Writer/Technical Writer Location: Houstan, Tx 77092 Duration: 6-12+ Months Role Description This is a Contract Technical Writer...

Sr. Medical Writer Director Level

  • Rockville, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 3 days ago

The Medical Writer collaborates with members of cross-functional teams to prepare high-quality protocols, investigator brochures, synopses, regulatory documents, clinical publications, and related...

Science Writer

  • Cambridge, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Cambridge, MN
  • 3 days ago

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to...

Associate Scientist/Medical Writer- Content Digitization

  • Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Plymouth Meeting, PA
  • 4 days ago

Make a Difference! Join an organization dedicated to defining and advancing high-quality and accessible cancer care globally so all people can live better lives. This position contributes to the...

Remote Work

Science Writer

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 4 days ago

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to...

Scientific Communications Specialist - Remote / Telecommute

  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 5 days ago

Scientific Communications Specialist - Remote / Telecommute Job Description: Pay Range: $30.90hr - $34.90hr Evaluate and characterize clinical literature including collaboration with...

Remote Work

Senior Medical Writer - Regulatory & Publications

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 days ago

Company Overview ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX) is a commercial-stage biotechnology company developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patients natural...

Scientific Writer - Faculty & Institutional Development

  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago

papers, protocols, and other scientific or administrative reports....

Medical Writer

  • Cranbury, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Cranbury, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Ensure the scientific and clinical accuracy of all materials through comprehensive fact-checking of referenced literature....

Sr Medical Writer - Publications - Sponsor Dedicated - US or Canada

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 8 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 8 days ago

Salary Not Available Sr Medical Writer - Publications - Sponsor Dedicated - US or Canada Syneos Health/ inVentiv Health Commercial LLC Location: Kansas City, MO - 64118 Positions available: 1 Job...

Medical Writer Associate - Part-Time

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

General Summary of Position We are actively recruiting for a part-time Medical Writer Associate to join our team at MedStar Health Research Institute. What you will do Assists in the development...

Freelance Medical Editor

  • 9 days ago
  • 9 days ago

COMPLIANCE Content Review: Assess and ensure clinical and patient-focused content meets regulatory standards and is medically accurate across formats Editing and Proofing: Perform rigorous editing and fact-checking...

Remote Work

Scientific Writer - Integrative Oncology

  • Irvine, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 9 days ago

Thank you for your interest. Please note, the purpose of this posting is to recruit for on-going and future positions. Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research...

Medical Editor Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Mini Medical School: Introduction to Medical Science
This three-week course offers you a fascinating and informative introduction to modern medicine. Whether youd like to better communicate with healthcare professionals, youre considering a career...
Medical Cannabis
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Medical Terminology
Medical terminology is the study of the rules of medical word building. Receive a thorough grounding in basic medical terminology through a study of root words, prefixes and suffixes. This course...

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Salary for Medical Editor Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Medical Editors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.3%
Master's Degree
29.6%
Doctorate Degree
18.8%
Associate's Degree
2.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.0%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Medical Editors
1-2 years
38.7%
4-6 years
23.0%
6-8 years
12.5%
2-4 years
9.2%
8-10 years
9.1%
None
6.9%
Less than 1 year
0.7%


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