Medical Editor

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Position Summary:

The Medical Editor, U.S. Label & Launch Operations, Medical Editing, is responsible for working in the processes associated with FDA subpart submissions in the U.S. market.

This role will execute on the subpart E/H submissions across therapeutic areas to ensure compliance with all FDA guidelines and is responsible for ensuring coherence across tactics of all brands.

The role works closely with the Brand Teams, Commercial Regulatory Affairs, Worldwide Commercialization Excellence (WCEx) and the cross-functional teams on execution of all subpart submissions across various channels while providing compliance oversight.

The role reports to the Senior Manager, Label & Launch Operations, Medical Editing, and is part of a team responsible for the meticulous execution of subpart submissions across all active brands.

This is an important role within U.S. Commercialization Strategy & Operations Organization and key to Bristol Myers Squibb’s ambition to continue advancing the efficient and expeditious execution of subpart submissions strategy and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop annotated reference packs for promotional materials, ensuring they meet FDA standards by adding reference annotations to PDFs – highlight and back annotate corresponding references – and ensure they are formatted for electronic submission (eCTD)
• Research missing reference annotations and/or references
• Ensure all materials are free from errors and up to standard
• Drive to completion multiple projects under extremely tight deadlines
• Assist in the documentation, maintenance, and improvement of SOPs and training programs for internal teams and external agencies
• Attend meetings with regulatory, legal, and marketing stakeholders to align on timelines and project scope
• Contribute to broader operational strategies, including launch planning and label updates
• Translate complex medical information into patient-friendly language
• Assist in the proofreading of package inserts, medication guides, brief summaries, and other labeling documents
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on business-critical planning
• Manage projects through enterprise systems
• Assist the Senior Manager with key initiatives

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Experienced medical editor with at least five years’ experience
• Expert in Adobe Acrobat Professional
• Minimum of five years of experience in FDA reference pack creation
• Thorough understanding of pharmaceutical LMR review process
• Expert in the review and editing of regulatory documents for clarity, consistency, and compliance with
• FDA and internal standards
• Expert in FDA Guidelines for Subpart E/H Submissions
• Ability to focus on detailed, repetitious tasks for long periods
• Flexibility in meeting strict deadlines
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology and federal regulations governing pharmaceutical advertising
• Experience in writing and/or editing professional promotional, med ed, or related materials
• Pharmaceutical experience required
  
  

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Compensation Overview:

Remote - United States - US: $105,060 - $127,308


The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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