Senior Nonclinical Editor

Job Title:

Senior Nonclinical Editor

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Nonclinical Editor to manage non-clinical regulatory documents from draft stage through to submission readiness. The role involves working closely with scientists and report authors to ensure all deliverables are finalized for IND submissions and are submission-ready.

Responsibilities

+ Receive non-clinical reports from scientists and authors.

+ Perform initial QC review of Word documents against sources to verify accuracy and formatting.

+ Ensure compliance with company style guides and document formatting standards.

+ Convert text, figures, and data into appropriate formats, including text-to-table formatting.

+ Verify accuracy between narrative content, tables, and figures.

+ Perform copyediting and document standardization.

+ Prepare documents for progression through the regulatory submission workflow.

+ Conduct full QC review on documents submitted through Veeva nonclinical documents.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in editing and proofreading.

+ Strong QC, copyediting, and formatting skills.

+

Experience with regulatory document management and publishing.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Word and Adobe, including creating bookmarks and hyperlinking.

+ Strong collaboration skills with scientists, authors, and regulatory teams.

+ Ability to manage high-volume workloads while maintaining quality.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ BS Degree with 4 years of experience in document production of QC, editing, and publishing.

+ Experience preparing IND-supporting documents.

+ Knowledge of PDF submission standards and additional EDMS platforms.

+

Experience with Veeva for document workflow management and review processes.

Work Environment

This is a remote position ideally suited for individuals in the East Coast or Midwest time zones (US or Canada). The workload can be heavy, managing 5-6 documents at a time, each at different review stages. Document lengths typically range from 20-30 pages, with some extending to 100 pages, although this is less common.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, DE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $54.81/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.