Medical editor job description

WebMD UK focuses on delivering clinical news, information, guidelines, and education to support healthcare professionals across the UK via the Medscape brand. We are experts in delivering information based on best practice clinical guidance. Our in depth knowledge of UK healthcare will ensure that our clients have access to a market leading suite of products to engage and educate UK healthcare professionals across the Medscape Professional Network, which includes Medscape, Univardis and the Guidelines portfolio:

Guidelines, Guidelines for Nurses, Guidelines for Pharmacy, Guidelines in Practice, and Guidelines Live
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The role


The quality and accuracy of materials produced in collaboration with our clients is of the utmost importance. We are looking for someone with excellent proofreading and editing skills to join our Project Delivery team. The team is based in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, but we also have an office in Central London and the team are currently working in a hybrid manner with working from home the norm on a day-to-day basis.

The Associate Medical Editor will report to the Head of Project Delivery and will be the in-house editorial lead on a variety of educational and promotional projects commissioned by pharmaceutical company clients.

The Associate Medical Editor will have the opportunity to work on a range of multimedia project types, including videos, animations, webinars, printed supplements and articles, and working party meetings of healthcare experts to agree new best practice clinical guidance.


Key responsibilities will include:



liaising with key opinion leaders in the healthcare industry to produce high quality content copy editing, rewriting, and restructuring content as necessary for all types of project fact-checking and proofreading all types of project content at all stages to ensure accuracy of copy writing copy: for example, author briefs, content of emails to the audience of healthcare professionals working with freelance medical writers and facilitators communicating with pharmaceutical company clients, working closely with the sales team, account managers, and project managers attending internal and client set-up meetings and teleconferences to discuss the objectives of the project first-hand with the client.



Essential skills and experience:



Life science degree (or higher), with an understanding of disease area terminology Excellent development editing, copy editing and proofreading skills Excellent attention to detail Strong time management, project management, and organisational skills Strong communication skills, both written and verbal



Other useful experience:



Previous experience of medical communications or publishing Knowledge of Adobe InDesign Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and the ABPI Code of Practice Experience of using online approval systems (e.g. Veeva Vault PromoMats)

• Education + Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required (life sciences and/or medical background preferred)
• 3-5 years of professional editing and proofing experience in a medical communications agency or pharma company environment

• Skills + Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of AMA Manual of Style
• Exacting attention to detail and factual accuracy
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Superior organizational and coordination skills
• Excellent knowledge of medical/scientific terminology, statistics, data analysis
• Excellent knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Adept with Google Suite, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, Web research

• Abilities + Curiosities

• Able to independently review and fact/reference-check in complex medical and/or scientific data, including clinical studies
• Able to see and correct inconsistent document format, and graphic design themes
• Detail-oriented, thorough, and accurate, in a digital-only, multiscreen environment
• Great time management skills and can readily follow client directions
• Able to manage workflow and help develop junior editors

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*SENIOR MEDICAL EDITOR, (US, UK) - EVIDERA*
**We are looking to fill this role remotely or in one of our office locations in the UK or US*

The Editorial & Design Services (EDS) team is a group of highly skilled medical editors and graphic designers whose technical proficiency, focus on quality, and professionalism add value to a variety of study documents at each level of client engagement. Our experienced medical editors improve overall readability and ensure that a final deliverable is clean, accurate, logical, consistent, and impactful. Our expert graphic designers work with internal and external clients to transform complex scientific information into highly designed, meaningful imagery.

*_Position Overview:_*

The team is currently seeking a full-time*Sr. Medical Editor*with demonstrated editorial experience and ability. The ideal candidate will:

* Be an expert copyeditor with a keen eye for detail
* Work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
* Demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and time management skillsto meet multiple, often competing deadlines
* *Have experience working in the**pharmaceutical and/or healthcare space*s

*_Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):_*

* Demonstrates advanced level of technical and intermediate-level line editing as determined by internal quality standards
* Copyedits internal and external deliverables to meet applicable quality standards, including Evidera's in-house style guide
* Applies advanced formatting to a variety of study documents, including text, data tables, and basic charts
* Works independently with little direction from Manager or internal customers
* Manages time efficiently, ensuring timely delivery to customers
* Demonstrates ability to work tight internal deadlines without sacrificing product quality, making effective decisions regarding competing priorities
* Leverages expert software knowledge to serve as a resource for more complicated requests and troubleshooting exercises
* Assists in new hire onboarding and training as requested by team leadership

*_Education, Professional Skills, & Experience:_*

* Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) and 5 years of experience in medical, scientific, or technical editing, preferably*in the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare spaces*
* Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Office package, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required
* Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, Adobe InDesign, and/or EndNote is a plus
* Infrequent evening/night/weekend work may be required

*_Personal Skills & Competencies:_*

* Must be able to work independently and as part of a team and provide leadership to deliverable review process
* Must demonstrate the ability to work tight internal deadlines without sacrificing product quality, making informed decisions regarding competing priorities

_*Working Environment: *_

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below are listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

* Able to communicate, receive, and understand information & ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner
* Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours
* Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
* Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities
* May require travel

*_Who we are?_*

Evidera is a business within Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC (PPD), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), and is a preeminent provider of evidence-based solutions. We provide integrated scientific expertise and global operational capabilities to help clients generate the evidence needed to optimize the market access and commercial potential of products.

*_What we offer?_*

We know that if you are provided with the right support and resources needed you will thrive! Therefore, Evidera offers a great mix of compensation and benefits options to show you how valuable you are to the organization.

/_*Some of our perks include:*_/

* Highly*competitive salary and bonus*structure
* *Generous benefits package*, including healthcare, dental, vision, and paid time off to spend with your friends and family
* Flexible working environment by offering*fully remote**work*for most of our positions, to support work-life balance
* Clear opportunities for*growth and career progression*. We offer multiple Learning & Development programs, coaching and mentoring trainings, career planning, and discussions to help you grow as a professional
* Access to Employee*Well-being programs*and services. We value your emotional health and offer a variety of programs to support your*mental healthcare*
* Collaborative working environment with focus on Diversity and Inclusion. At Evidera, we respect one another and recognize that our diversity makes our business stronger. We strive to be an inclusive organization where colleagues can be their authentic selves and grow their careers
* *Global exposure:*Opportunity to work on multiple projects with some of the industry's leading researchers around the globe
* *Smooth onboarding*process with your own dedicated onboarding specialist and a working buddy to help you navigate your first few weeks, thus ensuring a great start to your new role

_*Our 4i Values:*_

Our 4i Values are critical components in accomplishing our mission. These values guide us and, ultimately, define us.

Integrity - Innovation - Intensity - Involvement

If you resonate with them and wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world's most urgent health needs, submit your application - we'd love to hear from you!*

/*only shortlisted candidates will be contacted/

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**Job:** **Medical Writing*

**Organization:** **US BU*

**Title:** *Sr. Medical Editor (US, UK) - Evidera*

**Location:** *MD-Bethesda-Bethesda MD*


**Other Locations:** *US-MA-Waltham-Evidera Waltham MA, GB-GB-London-London UK*

PPD is an affirmative action employer that values diversity as a strength fosters and environment of mutual respect. PPD provides equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other status within any other protected group