Full-Time Medical Editor

Medical Editor ensures the overall editorial quality of communications.

Responsibilities:

• Fact-checking, substantive editing, and proofreading promotional materials (e.g., presentations, brochures, selling tools).
• Annotating and cross-referencing materials for client review.
• Attending client review meetings and incorporating changes.
• Checking layouts and digital programs for accuracy.
• Ensuring accuracy and completeness of reference lists.
• Serving as a subject-matter expert on client and AMA style, grammar, and usage.
• Creating, maintaining, and adhering to project-specific style guides.
• Collaborating with Medical Services and Creative Services.
• Determining and communicating needs for copyright permissions.
• Assisting colleagues with problem-solving.
• Attending product status meetings.

Key Competencies:

• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Strong professional communication skills (written and interpersonal).
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight timelines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Familiarity with grammar, medical writing style guidelines (e.g., AMA Manual of Style), and regulations.
• Understanding of scientific concepts.
• Expert knowledge of proofreading marks.
• Ability to master content management systems.

Requirements:

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

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• 2+ years' experience in a medical communications agency.
• Familiarity with agency workflows and electronic document review systems.

Working Conditions:
Ability to commit to extra hours or nontraditional hours as needed.

Benefits: Synchrony offers competitive salaries, generous PTO, health insurance, family leave, and a 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All information will be kept confidential.

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