Senior Medical Editor, Editorial

Description

Position at Vaniam Group

Senior Medical Editor, Editorial Services

What You’ll Do

The Senior Medical Editor is responsible for providing errorfree, highquality materials in a timely manner. You will ensure that all materials convey clear and accurate messages that adhere to mandated styles, formats, and templates. In addition, you are responsible for supporting business improvement by meeting personal and department goals and objectives effectively and on time.

A Day in the Life

Deliverables

• Ensure editorial accuracy and styleformat consistency across abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, slide kits, and other project and meetingrelated materials and communications at various stages of development
• Ensure that all written materials, electronic files, and slides follow client’s editorial style or the appropriate house (AMA), client, or journal style
• Under minimal supervision, act as editorial lead on one or more workstreams, tracking and managing multiple timesensitivedeadlinedriven projects

• Client Responsibility

  • Develop and maintain inhouse style guides for individual clients
  • Format content to approved template(s), as appropriate

  • Internal Responsibility

    • Proficient in handling multiple concurrent projects and collaborating on content development and revisions to increase ease of project completion
    • As needed, help verify scientific accuracy of data and referenced publications within written materials by referring to peerreviewed journal articlescongress presentation and abstracts and data checking information against original source
    • Liaise with internal team members to ensure project needs and milestones are met

    • Other duties may be assigned to help drive deliverables within this role.

      What You Must Have

      Education and Experience

      • Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or English (i.e., journalismcommunications)
      • At least 6 years of relevant professional editorial experience in medicalpharmaceutical communications
      • Experience editing projects within the hematologyoncology space

      • Skills and Competencies

        • Accuracy, attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a high level of planning and organization; ability to multitask and follow up independently
        • Excellent command of English language and grammar
        • Mentoringtraining of juniorlevel staff, as appropriate
        • Thorough knowledge and application of AMA style andor brand or journal guidelines
        • Proficient with the following computer programs and systems: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe, WebEx (or other similar systems), cloudbased file servers, calendars, messaging systems, and work management tools preferred (eg, Zoom, Slack)
        • Indepth adherence to Editorial review process and best practices
        • Demonstrated ability to collaborate as part of a team and cross functionally

        • What You Might Have, but Isn’t Required

          • Working knowledge of FDA requirements regarding pharmaceutical advertising
          • Familiarity with medical, legal, regulatory submissions and protocols

          • The Team You’ll Work Closest With

            You will work closely with the Scientific Communications team to ensure the highest standards of quality control and accuracy of internal and external materials. As part of shared services, however, you will collaborate with all departments in a dynamic and virtual environment, including Project Management, Client Services, and Creative.

            Why You’ll Love Us:

            • 100% remote environment with opportunities for local meetups
            • Positive, diverse, and supportive culture
            • Passionate about serving clients focused on Cancer and Blood diseases
            • Investment in you with opportunities for professional growth and personal development through Vaniam Group University
            • Health benefits – medical, dental, vision
            • Generous parental leave benefit
            • Focused on your financial future with a 401(k) Plan and company match
            • WorkLife Balance and Flexibility
            • Flexible Time Off policy for rest and relaxation
            • Volunteer Time Off for community involvement
            • Emphasis on Personal Wellness
            • Virtual workout classes
            • Discounts on tickets, events, hotels, child care, groceries, etc.
            • Employee Assistance Programs
            • Salary offers are based upon several factors including experience, education, skills, training, demonstrated qualifications, location, and organizational need.
              About Us:
              Vaniam Group is a peoplefirst, purposedriven, independent network of healthcare and scientific communications agencies committed to helping biopharmaceutical companies realize the full potential of their compounds in the oncology and hematology marketplace. Founded in 2007 as a virtualbydesign organization, Vaniam Group harnesses the talents and expertise of team members around the world. For more information, visit www.VaniamGroup.com.
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