Under the direction of the Managing Senior Medical Editor, the Medical Editor is primarily responsible for ensuring the overall editorial quality of communications by providing medical editing for accuracy, clarity, consistency, grammar, and style. Primary responsibilities include working independently to fact-check content, proo 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 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 DutiesFact-check, substantively edit, and proo all promotional marketing communication materials (eg, print and digital selling tools, promotional emails and mailers, print and digital advertisements, videos, websites)Annotate and cross-reference promotional materials for submission to client medical/legal/regulatory reviewAttend client medical, legal, and regulatory review meetings and incorporate changes resulting from those reviews as appropriateCheck layouts and digital programming for completeness and accuracy against manuscript drafts and client-approved filesCheck incorporation of changes into layout document or programmed digital files by Creative Services at various stages of the project lifecycleEnsure accuracy and completeness of reference listsServe as subject-matter expert regarding client and AMA style, grammar, and usage, as well as agency standardsCreate, maintain, and adhere to project-, product-, and client-specific style guides where applicable to ensure consistency across projectsCollaborate with Medical Services and Creative Services department personnel to ensure accuracy of content and convey editorial commentsDetermine 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 appropriateAssist colleagues with editorial problem-solving, troubleshooting, and brainstormingAttend product status meetings to keep abreast of upcoming or in-progress editorial projectsKey Competencies High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountabilityAbility to manage outcomes to win-win resolutionWell-developed professional communication skills, including written and interpersonalAttention to detail and ability to work under tight timelinesAbility to work independently; self-motivatedAbility to participate and interact effectively on a teamAbility to coordinate and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to serve many therapeutic teams and meet project goalsAbility to acquire relevant information from a variety of sources (eg, published style manuals, journal guidelines, literature search) and maintain accurate records of sourcesExcellent knowledge of grammar and usage, medical writing style guidelines (ie, AMA Manual of Style), and promotional activity regulations and specificationsFamiliarity with general scientific concepts and ability to grasp more complex scientific applicationsFamiliarity with standard prooing marksExpert knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Word and PowerPoint applicationsProficiency in MS Excel and Adobe® Acrobat applicationsAbility to master various content management systemsDesire to meet professional goals and acquire new skills
