Alim Proofreader Jobs

Label Proofreader

Contractor Work Location: Remote East Coast Preference

Desired Start Date: 5/1/2023

End Date: 4/30/2024

Hrs/Wk: 40.00

Label Proofreader

• Monitor individual document verification proofing workload and ensure ALIM meets agreed upon timelines.
• Quality document control, comparison of artwork versus editor's copy and supporting documentation.
• Provide editorial comments for regulatory documents prior to creation of artwork1.
• Involves technical review of secondary packaging components across client portfolio and across multiple markets (languages) worldwide according to specifications and trade dress requirements as outlined in SOPs.
• Use appropriate judgment and approve or reject packaging and labeling artwork.
• Liaises with internal teams
• Evaluate packaging and labeling artwork updates, interpret information and ensure that changes have been applied consistently across products and product lines.
• Provide clear explanation for accurate re-creation of artwork when needed.
• Annotate packaging and labeling artwork using digital tools.
• Provide document verification proofing of packaging and labeling artwork versus Editor’s Copies (EC’s) to assure compliance with required local country (and/or regional) format and style guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years experience* in proofing pharmaceutical labeling, packaging components or medical/scientific documents. (4 plus years experience in pharmaceutical proofreading may be considered in lieu of degree.) Strong editing/proofreading skills, including broad vocabulary and knowledge of medical/scientific terminology.
• Robust text comprehension and ability to identify and mark errors in typography, spelling, word usage, style, punctuation and grammar.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills.
• Ability to use mechanized and electronic proofreading tools such as vision systems and comparators.
• Ability to apply these skills across multiple languages, especially non-native language is highly desirable.
• Attention to detail and ability to focus attention for long periods of time.
• Individual must be flexible and capable of prioritizing projects, meeting deadlines and working well under pressure.