[Hiring] Freelance Pharmaceutical Proofreader @Pickle

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, agile delivery team supporting global healthcare brands on complex and fast-moving projects.

We are looking for a highly detail-oriented Freelance Pharmaceutical Proofreader with experience reviewing pharmaceutical and healthcare content across print and digital formats. This role is focused specifically on proofreading and quality checking materials before client delivery and approval. The successful candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, strong written English skills, and previous experience proofreading within regulated healthcare or pharmaceutical environments.

You will work closely with project managers, copywriters, designers, and delivery teams to ensure materials are accurate, consistent, polished, and client-ready. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced freelance proofreader who enjoys fast-paced project work and takes pride in delivering high-quality, error-free content.

Qualifications

• Proven proofreading experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare, or medical communications environments
• Excellent written English and grammar skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience reviewing both print and digital materials
• Ability to work efficiently across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Comfortable working independently in a remote freelance capacity

Requirements

• Experience working within healthcare communications or pharmaceutical agencies (desirable)
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical terminology and regulated content environments (desirable)
• Experience using online review or approval platforms (desirable)
• Exposure to remote freelance delivery environments (desirable)

Key Responsibilities

• Proofread pharmaceutical and healthcare materials for spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting, and consistency
• Review a wide range of materials including:
  • Print collateral
  • Digital assets
  • Presentations
  • Email communications
  • Educational materials
  • Event-related content
• Ensure consistency with client tone of voice, brand guidelines, and approved copy
• Identify formatting issues, inconsistencies, missing content, and typographical errors
• Carry out final quality checks before client delivery
• Work closely with project managers, creatives, copywriters, and delivery teams
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Deliver proofreading work accurately and within agreed timelines
• Integrate easily into client systems and workflows
• Maintain organised review processes and clear communication throughout delivery

Working Arrangement

• Fully remote, home-based role within the UK
• Flexible freelance engagement based on project demand
• Opportunity to support a variety of pharmaceutical and healthcare communications projects

Benefits

• Flexible remote working environment
• Opportunity to grow into greater project ownership
• Exposure to multiple projects and delivery teams
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong development potential

Diversity & Inclusion

FYXER recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and strives to be an inclusive organisation. We are committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect regardless of race, culture, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief and we promote diversity of thought.