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Medscape · 1 month ago

Pharmacist Editor, Drug Interaction Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

Medscape, a division of WebMD, develops and hosts physician portals and related mobile applications. They are seeking a Pharmacist Editor, Drug Interaction Specialist, who will lead the development and maintenance of drug interaction content and support the creation of other drug information and pharmacotherapy materials.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Critically evaluate and synthesize biomedical literature, regulatory updates (e.g., FDA labeling changes), and emerging data to determine the clinical significance and appropriate management recommendations for drug interactions

Define the editorial scope, depth, and presentation standards for drug interaction content

Develop and maintain comprehensive editorial guidelines, policies, and procedures for all drug interaction content

Collaborate with product and technology teams to identify opportunities to enhance the Content Management System (CMS) to improve the efficiency, quality, and output of the drug interaction content

Maintain currency on clinical practice and FDA Guidance for Industry related to drug interactions to ensure content is aligned with latest regulatory compliance standards

Provide clinical support to the editorial team by actively monitoring and reviewing new FDA drug approvals, safety alerts, and labeling changes; revising existing drug monographs; creating new monographs; and reviewing all related pharmacotherapy content to ensure continuous accuracy, currency, and adherence to evidence-based practice

Qualification

PharmD degreePharmacy experienceMedical writing/editingPharmacokinetics knowledgePharmacodynamics knowledgeContent developmentRegulatory compliance

Required

PharmD degree required

7+ years of relevant pharmacy and/or editorial experience

2+ years of medical writing/editing experience

In-depth knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and specific mechanisms of drug interactions

Ability to use pharmacy practice background and expertise in pharmacotherapy to organize and develop drug information based on clinical needs of physician readers

Ability to prepare additional material or rewrite content, as needed and match publication style and requirements

Benefits

Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)

Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)

Company

Medscape

Medscape provides integrated medical information and educational tools online for primary care physicians and health care professionals. It is a sub-organization of WebMD.

Founded in 1996

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees