Associate Medical Editor

Job Description
Company Description:


BioPharm Communications is the leading third-party medical communications provider and omnichannel partner for the life sciences industry. BioPharm specializes in creating meaningful connections with healthcare professionals (HCPs) to improve patient outcomes.


At the core of BioPharm's offering is Tandem, a proprietary data and technology platform. Tandem is the engine behind everything the organization delivers – enabling intelligent, data-driven omnichannel strategies that reach and engage HCPs. From precision targeting and content personalization to 1:1 omnichannel activation and performance optimization, Tandem ensures every campaign is actionable, scalable, and built to deliver results.




Title: Associate Medical Editor (Hybrid role for the initial 3 month training period)




Overview:




BioPharm is looking for a qualified individual to fill the position of Associate Medical Editor. The position will be a hybrid role for the initial 3 month training period, with a requirement to work from our New Hope office Tuesday-Thursday, with Monday and Friday being remote days. After the training period, the position can transition to fully remote if desired. The candidate should have some editorial experience whether professionally or through coursework. An Associate Medical Editor is responsible for ensuring that pharmaceutical brand and marketing campaigns maintain a high level of quality regarding content, organization, clarity, accuracy, format, style, and consistency. The candidate should be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and learn skills associated with copyediting, fact-checking, proofreading, styling, and layout review.




Responsibilities:


Aligns to varying clients and performs daily Associate Medical Editor tasks for each, including but not limited to:




- Copyedit and fact check materials to ensure consistency and conformance with established grammar, punctuation, and spelling rules and adherence to AMA, client, and house style guidelines


- Proofread layout materials to ensure that they match approved copy exactly and that the format, organization, alignment, and spacing of copy and graphics are consistent


- Collaborate with other departments to ensure an overall high level of quality regarding content, organization, clarity, accuracy, format, style, and consistency; meet established timelines


- Edit the following types of materials: print newsletters, emails, websites, banner ads, videos


- Identify copyrighted material that requires permission for reproduction; process permission request when required


- Attend client status, legal/medical/regulatory reviews, and other job-related meetings


- Incorporate client changes and collaborate with writers and other team members to address legal/medical/regulatory review feedback


- Create and maintain brand style guides






Editorial Core Competencies:




- Communicates Effectively, including active listening and taking direction


- Manages Complexity, ie, ability to recognize when to ask questions


- Resourcefulness, particularly with knowledge application and problem-solving


- Customer Focus, mainly by learning how to anticipate customer needs


- Ensures Accountability, by following through and taking responsibility






Qualifications and Experience:




- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or other relevant study


- Some editorial experience necessary, such as copyediting or proofreading


- Industry or agency experience a plus


- Articulate oral and written communication skills


- Good working knowledge of English grammar and usage


- Strong skills in time management, prioritizing, organizing, researching, and problem solving, with attention to detail and ability to adhere to deadlines


- Competence with standard software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat