Medical Editor Jobs

JOB SUMMARY

Editor who can work semi-independently in a promotional agency environment with assigned brand teams to enforce quality control across core editorial functions (editing, fact checking, proofreading).

Differs from Senior Editor role in that Editor may not necessarily be able to fully speak to FDA/regulatory matters or negotiate with team regarding timing or process matters, may not have launch experience, or may not be equipped to serve as a mentor to other Editorial staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Compliance

Helps ensuring and enforcing compliance with OPDP/regulatory guidelines

Communication

Ensures daily communication to update internal team members on all aspects of projects

Proofreading

Maintains version control, ensures project file integrity, and verifies that requested changes have been accurately incorporated across rounds of project routing

Editing

Ensure correct spelling, grammatical accuracy, adherence to AMA/brand style, and consistency across brand deliverables

Fact checking

Verify factual information in projects vs supporting references

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Copyediting, proofreading, and fact checking on assigned accounts as well as other accounts as needed.

-Uses technologic tools to replace manual proofreading as appropriate.

• Generates and promptly updates style guide for assigned accounts.

• Ability to quickly master specifics of assigned accounts and product categories, as well as accommodate multiple assignments effectively.

• Helps to enforce OPDP/regulatory guidelines.

• Exercises good evaluative and decision-making skills with appropriate follow-up.

• Establishes and communicates workload priorities to manager and second-shift staff.

EDUCATION

Bachelors

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

EXPERIENCE

1 year

Editorial experience in an agency environment or similar

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Style Guidelines

Demonstrates knowledge of AMA guidelines

Computer Skills

Editing

Checking the spelling, text sizes, resolutions, color modes of graphics, review file separations. Making any additional changes necessary to insure proper and accurate printing.

FDA Regulations

Familiarity with FDA regulations

COMPETENCIES

Detail Orientation

Acute attention to detail, with an emphasis on consistency and continuity.

Efficiency

Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast paced environment.

Grammar

Strong grammar skills

Time Management

Carefully plans ahead to ensure tasks are undertaken and time is used efficiently

Writing

Strong writing skills.

OTHER INFORMATION

Typical hours are 9:00am-5:00pm, but the position may require work beyond those hours, including after hours or weekends, as needed or directed.

Second Shift: Typical hours are 4pm–midnight, but the position may require work beyond those hours, including after hours or weekends, as needed or directed.

All candidates must complete brief copy editing, fact checking, and proofreading tests on site in conjunction with interview.

Salary

$61,500 to $75,000 annually

The salary range for this position is noted within this job posting. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

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