Job Title: Senior Medical Editor – Pharmaceutical Advertising Location: Remote (Priority consideration for candidates near Irvine, CA) Contract Duration: 6 Months Work Schedule: Project-based | Must work Pacific Time Zone hours Work Environment & Structure 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 Position Overview: 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. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in a fluctuating workload environment and independently managing assignments with minimal oversight. Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable) 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 Technical Skills: 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. Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have): Experience working on Oncology brands. Exposure to Neurotoxin products Experience in pharma medical education editing Proximity to Irvine, CA (priority consideration) 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 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). Applicant Notices & Disclaimers For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 48.00/hr.