Job description:
Cactus Life Sciences partners with global biopharma to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes through agile, science-driven medical communications — transforming complex data into actionable insights. If you are looking for challenging and rewarding work which combines your understanding of medical science and skillset of editing into one unique job, the Senior Medical Editor role is for you. This is an opportunity to grow your career and make a greater impact on the lives around you.
Please note: We are a remote-first organization, and we embrace an "accelerate from anywhere culture". You may be required to travel to our Mumbai office based on business requirements or for company/team events.
Job responsibilities:
- Edit and proofread scientific material of high strategic value for global pharmaceutical clients; ensure accuracy of grammar and syntax as well as technical terminology and data and identify and fix errors in logic and flow
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Format deliverables based on the internal style guide and client preferences. Maintain familiarity with the AMA Manual of Style
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Edit different types of deliverables such as slide decks, infographics, MILs, FAQs, scientific alerts
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Work with a high focus on customer and quality to consistently deliver high-quality edits and exceed client expectations
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Contribute to team initiatives such as knowledge sharing sessions and creation of internal resources
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Communicate effectively with various internal stakeholders, including but not limited to, project managers, scientific writers, and medical reviewers
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Qualifications and prerequisites:
- A bachelor's (or higher) degree in Medicine, Life Sciences, or related fields, with an understanding of clinical research and medical terminology
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Superior English language skills, keen attention to detail
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Ability to multitask and work under tight timelines in a dynamic, high-pressure environment
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Ability to adapt to varying stakeholder preferences
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Literature reviewing and evaluation capabilities along with a basic knowledge of biostatistics
Application process:
Before applying, please ensure you meet the role requirements listed above and have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is advertised. Our selection process typically involves an initial screening by a recruiter, a technical assessment, and two to three interview rounds. For this role, the process starts with a Technical Assessment, where candidates will have agreed upon timeline to complete the task, followed by a Technical Interview with the Hiring Manager. The final round will be the HR Interview. All interactions will be conducted virtually via MS Teams.
AI at Cactus Life Sciences
The life sciences industry is undergoing a fundamental shift in how scientific knowledge is created, communicated, and delivered. We are building our work around it.
AI is embedded meaningfully across everything we do, through proprietary platforms purpose-built for life sciences and generative tools that deliver measurable value to our clients. It is core to how we operate, and an expected way of working for everyone who joins us.
We believe in Human-Anchored AI™: whatever your discipline - science, communications, strategy, or operations, you will work in an environment where AI augments your expertise rather than replaces it.
You will build skills that are in genuine demand and still taking shape across the industry. If you are curious and focused on building capabilities for the world where human intelligence meets artificial intelligence, this is where you belong.
Equal Opportunity
Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to providing equal opportunities and creating an environment where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed. We celebrate the uniqueness of our team members and prohibit discrimination of any kind, based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
About Us:
At Cactus Life Sciences (cactuslifesciences.com), we believe the future of medical communications lies at the intersection of science, technology, and human connection. Headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, with teams in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, India, and Japan, we help biopharmaceutical organizations redefine scientific exchange—leveraging AI, automation, and innovation while keeping patients at the heart of everything we do.
Our expertise spans medical strategy, scientific content development, and medical education across therapeutic areas and the product lifecycle. By blending scientific rigor, agile operational models, and future-ready technologies, we partner with medical affairs teams to catalyze their transformation, adapt to a changing landscape, and drive meaningful outcomes for healthcare communities worldwide.
