Medical Editor - Medical Communications

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
• May be responsible for MLR submission preparation (tagging and linking in the client’s submission system)

Agency 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