Medical Reviewer/Safety Reviewer III

Job Title: Medical Reviewer / Safety Reviewer III (Contract, Remote)

Job Description

This contract Medical Reviewer / Safety Reviewer III role provides scientific and medical review support for medical affairs, commercial, and cross-functional initiatives within a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment. You will review scientific and clinical content, evaluate complex clinical data, and offer balanced, evidence-based medical perspectives to ensure the accuracy, quality, and consistency of materials. The position is fully remote with a flexible schedule and an estimated average commitment of approximately 15 hours per week, with hours varying based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Review scientific, clinical, and medical materials to ensure accuracy, balance, and appropriate interpretation of clinical data.
• Evaluate complex clinical study results, publications, and data analyses to support informed decision-making.
• Provide medical and scientific input on both promotional and non-promotional materials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Regulatory, Legal, and other stakeholders to support business objectives.
• Ensure all content is supported by robust scientific evidence and aligned with applicable company standards and industry requirements.
• Identify potential scientific inaccuracies, data interpretation concerns, or compliance risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Communicate medical and scientific concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in ad hoc review projects and contribute to priority initiatives as business needs evolve.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail while managing multiple concurrent reviews and competing priorities.
• Support Medical Affairs and Medical/Legal/Regulatory review processes or similar review functions, as needed.
• Apply sound scientific and professional judgment when assessing clinical data and providing recommendations.
• Work independently in a remote setting while effectively organizing and prioritizing workload.

Essential Skills

• Advanced degree in a life sciences, pharmacy, medical, nursing, or related healthcare field (such as PharmD or PhD, or equivalent preferred).
• Strong medical and scientific experience with a demonstrated ability to evaluate and communicate complex medical information.
• Experience interpreting complex clinical data, including clinical trial results, peer-reviewed publications, and real-world evidence.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to manage and influence stakeholders across functions.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and the ability to exercise sound scientific and professional judgment.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage workload effectively.
• Experience in medical review, pharmacovigilance, and medical affairs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous medical review experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare organization.
• Experience supporting Medical Affairs and Medical/Legal/Regulatory review processes or similar review functions.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations related to scientific and medical communications.
• Ability to critically assess clinical data and provide thoughtful, evidence-based recommendations.
• Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional partnership skills with medical, regulatory, legal, and commercial teams.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote contract position running through December 31, 2027, offering a flexible schedule aligned with business needs. The typical commitment is approximately 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with hours that may increase or decrease depending on project volume and review demand. You will work in a virtual, cross-functional environment, partnering closely with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Regulatory, Legal, and other stakeholders using standard digital collaboration and communication tools. The role emphasizes independent work, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent reviews. The interview process typically consists of one round with two interviewers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $51.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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 ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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