Medical Editor

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
• Aid 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

• Bachelor's degree (science or English degrees preferred)
• 3-5 years’ pharmaceutical/medical editing 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.