Pharmacist Editor, Drug Interaction Specialist

Job ID 2025-9892

Editorial United States


Description

Position at WebMD

Medscape, a division of WebMD, develops and hosts physician portals and related mobile applications that make it easier for physicians and healthcare professionals to access clinical reference sources, stay abreast of the latest clinical information, learn about new treatment options, earn continuing medical education credits and communicate with peers.

WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.

The Medscape Network, a division of WebMD, is a leading provider of health information services to physicians and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) across the globe. 
Through our family of apps and services, we make it easier for physicians and healthcare professionals to access top clinical decision support sources, stay abreast of the latest science and clinical information, learn about new treatment options, and earn continuing medical education credits.

 WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

 Job Title: Pharmacist Editor, Drug Interaction Specialist

WebMD/Medscape is recruiting a Pharmacist Editor, Drug Interaction Specialist, who will primarily lead the development and maintenance of Medscape drug interaction content. This editor will also support the team by developing other drug information and pharmacotherapy content, including monographs and articles.

 Roles and 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

 Skills and Qualifications:

  • 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

Compensation - $130,000 - $140,000 Annually Depending on Experience.

Benefits:
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the company sponsored benefit programs, including the following within the first 12 months of employment:
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)
Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on job classification, schedule (e.g., full-time vs. part-time), work location and length of employment.
WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity,