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Medical Editor jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of scientific expertise and publishing, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a life sciences, health communications, or journalism-adjacent field. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application and an I-129 petition on your behalf, with H-1B status granted for up to three years.
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United by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.
Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.
Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.
Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.
We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.
We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.
The Role
The Medical Editor at Avalere Health supports assigned projects and accounts by editing and proofreading materials, checking data, contributing to competitive intelligence writing, assessing copyright permissions, and completing other requested project tasks.
Working under the direction of senior team members, the Medical Editor primarily works with internal colleagues, keeping them informed of project progress, while also communicating externally with congress organizers, journals, and copyright holders. As Medical Editor you will work across multiple accounts and gain broad experience in medical editing–related tasks. Through hands-on experience with various project types, you will develop your medical editing skills, undertake more technical editing and data-checking tasks, and build your copyright knowledge as you progress in the role.
- Edits and proofreads scientific and medical communications for accuracy, clarity, consistency, readability, and compliance with client, house, journal, and congress style requirements.
- Reviews content critically, raising appropriate queries and recommending changes to improve flow, comprehensiveness, and suitability for the intended audience.
- Applies and maintains client-specific style guidelines and editorial processes, using judgment to agree on the appropriate level of editing or proofreading for each project.
- Performs data checking to verify that scientific information and claims are accurate, used consistently and supported by source references.
- Assesses copyright permissions requirements and provides clear, practical guidance to project and account teams.
- Manages assigned work across multiple projects and accounts, delivering high-quality outputs to agreed timelines and escalating issues as needed.
- Manages time and workload effectively, communicates proactively with editorial and account teams, and contributes reliably to successful project delivery.
About you
- Degree in a scientific or related field; advanced degree advantageous (MD, PhD, PharmD, MSc, or equivalent).
- 1 year + experience in medical or scientific editing within a healthcare consultancy or medical communications agency.
- Working knowledge of medical style guides, such as the AMA Manual of Style, and proficiency in applying the necessary guidelines to project deliverables.
- Knowledge of client reference and review processes, and online reference-retrieval tools.
- Knowledge of copyright permissions and how they apply in the medical communications/pharmaceutical industry.
- Proficiency in internet and PubMed searches, and knowledge of literature reviews and how to conduct them.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Adobe Acrobat; and the reference management software EndNote.
- Ability to prioritise, work independently with minimal supervision, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
What we can offer
You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.
We encourage all applicants to read our candidate privacy notice before applying to Avalere Health.
We may use AI tools to support elements of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing CV/resumes, assessing responses, or transcribing interviews. These tools assist our Talent team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please review our candidate privacy policy.
About Avalere Health
United by one profound purpose: to reach EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. At Avalere Health, we ensure every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together – powerfully and intentionally – to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.
Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.
Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.
Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity. We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.
We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.
We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.
The Role
The Medical Editor at Avalere Health supports assigned projects and accounts by editing and proofreading materials, checking data, contributing to competitive intelligence writing, assessing copyright permissions, and completing other requested project tasks.
Working under the direction of senior team members, the Medical Editor primarily works with internal colleagues, keeping them informed of project progress, while also communicating externally with congress organizers, journals, and copyright holders. As Medical Editor you will work across multiple accounts and gain broad experience in medical editing–related tasks. Through hands-on experience with various project types, you will develop your medical editing skills, undertake more technical editing and data-checking tasks, and build your copyright knowledge as you progress in the role.
- Edits and proofreads scientific and medical communications for accuracy, clarity, consistency, readability, and compliance with client, house, journal, and congress style requirements.
- Reviews content critically, raising appropriate queries and recommending changes to improve flow, comprehensiveness, and suitability for the intended audience.
- Applies and maintains client-specific style guidelines and editorial processes, using judgment to agree on the appropriate level of editing or proofreading for each project.
- Performs data checking to verify that scientific information and claims are accurate, used consistently and supported by source references.
- Assesses copyright permissions requirements and provides clear, practical guidance to project and account teams.
- Manages assigned work across multiple projects and accounts, delivering high-quality outputs to agreed timelines and escalating issues as needed.
- Manages time and workload effectively, communicates proactively with editorial and account teams, and contributes reliably to successful project delivery.
About you
- Degree in a scientific or related field; advanced degree advantageous (MD, PhD, PharmD, MSc, or equivalent).
- 1 year + experience in medical or scientific editing within a healthcare consultancy or medical communications agency.
- Working knowledge of medical style guides, such as the AMA Manual of Style, and proficiency in applying the necessary guidelines to project deliverables.
- Knowledge of client reference and review processes, and online reference-retrieval tools.
- Knowledge of copyright permissions and how they apply in the medical communications/pharmaceutical industry.
- Proficiency in internet and PubMed searches, and knowledge of literature reviews and how to conduct them.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Adobe Acrobat; and the reference management software EndNote.
- Ability to prioritise, work independently with minimal supervision, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
What we can offer
You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.
We encourage all applicants to read our candidate privacy notice before applying to Avalere Health.
We may use AI tools to support elements of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing CV/resumes, assessing responses, or transcribing interviews. These tools assist our Talent team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please review our candidate privacy policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Medical Editor
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Medical Editor roles typically qualify as a specialty occupation when your degree is in biomedical sciences, health communications, pharmacology, or a closely related field. Pull your O*NET profile for the occupation code and confirm your credential maps to it before applying.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target employers with confirmed LCA filing history for editorial and publishing roles. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B sponsorship records, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the process for this role type.
Prioritize cap-exempt institutional employers
Medical publishers embedded within academic medical centers, nonprofit research hospitals, or universities may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. That means no cap selection exposure, year-round filing, and faster petition processing through USCIS.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above that level, so knowing the floor protects you during offer negotiations.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If you'll work across multiple hospital systems, publisher offices, or client sites, each distinct worksite location requires a separately certified LCA. Raise this with your employer's immigration counsel early so filings don't lag behind your actual start arrangements.
Account for the full filing timeline in your start date
DOL certifies LCAs within seven business days, but USCIS adjudication of the I-129 petition under standard processing can run several months. Build that window into your offer negotiation so your start date doesn't outpace the petition timeline.
H-1B Visa Medical Editor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Editor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Medical Editor roles typically qualify as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as biomedical sciences, health communications, pharmacology, journalism with a science focus, or a comparable discipline. The employer documents this requirement in the I-129 petition. Roles that only require a general degree, with no field specification, face a higher risk of a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Medical Editor positions?
Sponsoring employers tend to be academic medical publishers, pharmaceutical and medical device companies with regulatory affairs or clinical communications teams, healthcare media groups, and medical education firms. Nonprofit hospitals and universities with publishing divisions can also sponsor and may qualify as cap-exempt. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for editorial and communications roles.
How long does H-1B status last for a Medical Editor?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on initial approval, with the possibility of extending to a six-year maximum in three-year increments. If your employer has filed an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf and it has been pending or approved for over 365 days, extensions beyond six years may be available under AC21 portability rules.
What documents do I need to support an H-1B petition for a Medical Editor role?
Your employer will need a certified LCA from DOL, your academic transcripts and degree certificates, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and evidence that the position requires a degree in a specific related field. If your degree is in a field that is adjacent rather than directly matching, a detailed expert opinion letter from an immigration attorney strengthens the specialty occupation argument.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Medical Editor job without restarting from scratch?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you transfer to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification once your current petition has been approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start working as soon as the petition is received by USCIS, without waiting for final approval, as long as your status is current.