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Senior Medical Editor
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An Editor reviews stories, reports or manuscripts, makes corrections, and works with writers to improve content and structure of writing. Plans and coordinates material to be included in publications. Works with print material or website content. May specialize in copy editing (careful review of text for errors) or other types of editing; may work as an executive editor with authority to approve publications and contracts.
$65,351 / year median in Illinois
-21% projected decline
Job Description
EVERSANA INTOUCH
® is a global, full-service marketing agency network serving the life sciences industry, and is the first - and only - agency network to be part of a fully integrated commercialization platform throughEVERSANA
®. We provide next-generation creative and media services, enterprise solutions and data analytics services for clients. We get fired up when people talk about getting—and staying—healthy. That's where we find our inspiration: in the very human experiences of patients, doctors, and even each other. Then, we collaborate on ways to make caring for one's health more achievable, connecting patients and physicians with the information and tools they need. We embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. Job DescriptionWHAT DOES A SENIOR MEDICAL EDITOR DO
?The Senior Medical Editor is responsible for a range of editorial services, including medical editing, copyediting, proofreading, and fact checking of digital and print pharmaceutical advertising materials, internal and external presentations, and corporate communications. The Senior Medical Editor represents the outlook, needs and requirements of the editorial competency to teammates in other company departments and has ownership of all projects in an assigned portfolio. We are seeking a sharp, enthusiastic, and well-organized professional to join our dynamic team. If you are a self-starter with a "can-do" attitude who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, Intouch Solutions may be the place for you! Edit for language clarity and consistency, brand and messaging accuracy, correct balance, appropriate tone, overall cohesiveness, flow, organization, style, grammar, spelling, typographical errors and formatting Fact check materials to ensure comprehensive and accurate support for claims Participate in development phase to initiate consistency in content and layout Participate in the content review process throughout all stages of a job: review content of each project for spelling, grammar, clarity, fulfillment of creative brief, correct client and AMA style, and appropriate and accurate referencing Follow up with Creative, Copywriters and Account on content revisions as needed Interface with Creative, Account, Project Management and other teammates to assist in project prioritization and increase ease of project completion as needed Resolve questions on project details with Account and/or Project Management independently Represent department at internal kickoff and status meetings Ensure all pieces are compliant with each client's unique medical/regulatory/legal requirements Develop and maintain style guides for clients and brands Train and mentor junior team members as needed Lead or co-lead team initiatives, including creation of best practice and process documentation toward upholding quality and efficiency standards Alert Editorial Directors to editorial process and/or quality concerns, and work closely with them and other teammates to address issues as they arise Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias. All other duties as assigned QualificationsWHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
?Bachelor's degree (or equivalent education plus professional experience) required 5+ years of editing experience in the healthcare and/or pharmaceutical industry required. At least 1 year of experience in the advertising and/or marketing industry preferred Thorough knowledge of AMA (10th edition) style and familiarity with AP style; experience with medical/regulatory/legal reviews; familiarity with FDA requirements for drug promotion Ability to understand medical/scientific terminology Extremely detail oriented, thorough and accurate Proven experience managing rapidly shifting priorities and deadlines in high-pressure situations Ability to take ownership, be accountable and work independently Digitally savvy with excellent verbal, written, organizational and time-management skills Ability to work and edit within Microsoft Office suite of products as well as Adobe Acrobat Professional Additional InformationOUR CULTURAL BELIEFS
Patient Minded I act with the patient's best interest in mind. Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results. Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now. Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others. Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results. Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue. Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect. Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting
EVERSANA.
Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please knowEVERSANA
would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers atEVERSANA.EVERSANA
is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). This role is eligible for hire in select U.S. locations based on business and operational considerations. For a full list of locations, visit eversana.com/careers. More information about EVERSANA's benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers.EVERSANA
reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time. From EVERSANA's inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All of our employees' points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of