Copy Editor

Copy Editor The Lockwood Group, LLC - 3.8 Stamford, CT Job Details 23 hours ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description This position can be based remotely (working from home) or at our headquarters in Stamford, CT.

About Lockwood :

Lockwood collaborates with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries to identify effective, holistic, science-based strategies to address their objectives through market access communications. Our clients count on us to challenge their assumptions and help them creatively navigate around obstacles. From strategy through execution, we focus on accuracy, transparency, and scientific value to create programs that are evidence-based, clinically relevant, and contribute to the development of our clients' brands. Over a third of our staff hold advanced scientific, pharmacy, or medical degrees, and most work from where they live. Because our flexible structure provides better work-life balance, we attract the best talent, facilitate their best work, and as a result, are more responsive to our clients, wherever and whenever they do business.

Summary :

The role of the Copy Editor is to support aligned Managing Editors for dedicated accounts, including editing, proofreading, data checking, submissions, and other editorial tasks as requested. Responsibilities will be coordinated with the lead editor in conjunction with Traffic Management. Key Responsibilities Supports Managing Editors and their aligned teams to address their daily and evolving needs Maintains a knowledge of relevant style guidelines for aligned accounts, including client-specific, AMA, and Chicago styles Contributes to maintenance and updates to Editorial SOP, list of frequently encountered editorial questions/issues, and list of team-specific requests and preferences Addresses CE-related questions from scientific directors and other team members Reviews content not only for objective grammatical and stylistic standards but with a critical eye for elements of "sense" or "story," when requested Demonstrates flexibility, innovation, and independent judgment Provides timely communication between relevant departments, including Accounts, Scientific, and third-party contributors

Education:

A Bachelor's degree is required

Professional Skills and Requirements:

At least 3 years of medical editing experience Experience in medical editing required; experience with multiple therapeutic areas and media formats preferred This position can be performed remotely in all but the following locations: Colorado, New York City, San Francisco County, CA.