Medical Editor

Job Description

Under the direction of the Editorial Director, the Medical Editor is primarily responsible for ensuring the overall editorial quality of medical communications content by providing medical editing for accuracy, clarity, consistency, grammar, and style. Primary responsibilities include working independently to fact-check content, proofread and edit copy, and ensure adherence to client and project requirements, American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style, client corporate and brand style guides, and agency standards. The Medical Editor is also responsible for Veeva Vault submissions and reference library upkeep, as well as permissions requests. The Medical Editor works closely with members of the Editorial Services, Medical Services, and Creative Services teams to ensure deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

Job Duties

Fact-check, substantively edit, and proofread all medical communications materials (eg, slide presentations, meeting materials, video scripts, flashcards, websites)

Check layouts and digital programming for completeness and accuracy against manuscript drafts and client-approved files

Check incorporation of changes into layout document or programmed digital files by Creative Services at various stages of the project lifecycle

Ensure accuracy and completeness of reference lists

Determine and communicate need for copyright permissions to reproduce figures/tables and obtain permissions from publishers; communicate costs to Account Services to ensure communication to clients as appropriate

Prep and submit pieces through the Veeva Vault system

Serve as subject-matter expert regarding client and AMA style, grammar, and usage, as well as agency standards

Create, maintain, and adhere to project-, product-, and client-specific style guides where applicable to ensure consistency across projects

Collaborate with Medical Services and Creative Services department personnel to ensure accuracy of content and convey editorial comments

Assist colleagues with editorial problem-solving, troubleshooting, and brainstorming

Attend product status meetings to keep abreast of upcoming or in-progress editorial projects

Key Competencies

Ability to coordinate and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to serve many therapeutic teams and meet project goals

Attention to detail and ability to work under tight timelines

Familiarity with general scientific concepts and ability to grasp more complex scientific applications

Excellent knowledge of grammar and usage, medical writing style guidelines (ie, AMA Manual of Style), and promotional activity regulations and specifications

Expert knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Word and PowerPoint applications

Proficiency in MS Excel and Adobe® Acrobat applications

Working knowledge of Veeva Vault preferred, but training will be provided

Working knowledge of permissions process preferred, but training will be provided

High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability

Well-developed professional communication skills, including written and interpersonal

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Ability to master various content management systems

Desire to meet professional goals and acquire new skills

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (science or English degrees preferred)

3-5 years’ pharmaceutical/medical editing experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

2 years’ experience specifically working as an editor for a medical communications agency or pharmaceutical company marketing department

Familiarity with agency workflow process

Familiarity with electronic document review systems

Working Conditions

Ability to commit to extra hours and/or nontraditional hours as client needs require

Additional Information

Synchrony places high value on the well-being of its employees; therefore, Synchrony team members are eligible for a comprehensive array of benefits, including competitive salaries, generous paid time off, excellent health insurance, family leave, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EOE. Synchrony is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.