Medical Editor - Medical Communications, Publications job at Precision Medicine Group in US National
Medical Editor - Medical Communications, Publications
Remote, United States
Position Summary:
The Medical Editor is responsible for a range of editorial services, including leading the editorial work for their assigned accounts, which entails medical editing, fact checking, and preparing submissions of pharmaceutical marketing materials. Medical Editors must be able to prioritize multiple deadline-sensitive projects, take ownership and work independently, have a keen attention to detail, and have strong verbal and written skills. The Medical Editor is expected to uphold the Precision Guiding Principles of Accountability, Mutual Respect, Client Service, Collaboration, and Purpose in all areas of work.
Essential duties include but are not limited to:
Medical Editing
Copy edit each project for correct spelling, grammar, consistency, balance, tone, fulfillment of creative brief, correct client and AMA style, and appropriate and accurate referencing
Perform fact checking and clean reads, including unbranded claims, core promotional materials, and data-related claims
Review client and medical/legal/regulatory (MLR) changes in context of the piece as a whole; edit within context
Responsible for MLR submission preparation (tagging and linking in the client’s submission system)
gency Process
Assume lead editing responsibilities on one or more accounts
Represent department at internal kickoff and status meetings
Demonstrate proficiency in and adherence to Editorial review process and best practices
Ensure all pieces are compliant with each client’s unique MLR submission process and best practices
Work collaboratively with assigned account team(s) to identify and suggest efficiencies to internal routing process
Qualifications:
Minimum Required:
Education: Bachelor's degree in related field (eg, Communications, English, Life Science, Regulatory)
Work experience: Minimum of 3 years editing experience in the medical communication, pharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry
At least 1 year of experience in the advertising and/or pharmaceutical marketing industry preferred
At least 1 year of experience editing publications (manuscripts, posters, etc) preferred
Skills:
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
Familiarity with scientific search engines including PubMed and Google Scholar
Strong proficiency in American Medical Association (AMA) Style (11th edition)
Familiarity with Medical Legal Regulatory (MLR) requirements and client submission platforms (e.g. Veeva)
High degree of autonomy and team- and detail-oriented
Strong written and verbal skills; mastery of English grammar
Ability to prioritize deadline-sensitive projects and juggle competing priorities
Preferred:
Experience with MLR reviews
Knowledge of FDA requirements with respect to pharmaceutical advertising
Familiarity with editing long-form writing e.g., publications, dossiers
Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.
Reasonable estimate of the current range
$54,400 - $81,600 USD
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