Editor

Editor, Medical Communications
 
JOB DESCRIPTION

IQVIA™ Medical Communications (IMC) is seeking an Editor to join our team. The ideal candidate is an editorial professional looking to build on their 2+ years of relevant medical/scientific editing experience, who also has clinical knowledge and great communication skills.

Who We Are

IQVIA™ is a global leader in bringing together data, technology, advanced analytics, and human science expertise to help the healthcare industry make better decisions, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Thanks to our unique position within IQVIA™, the Medical Communications division provides offerings that extend well beyond those of a traditional agency to support this mission.

Our tightly knit team includes practice area leads, strategists, project and event managers, operations specialists, plus content and design professionals. Together, we create fit-for-purpose communication strategies and deliverables across the full product lifecycle from clinical development through approval and post-launch. Incorporating the latest research in adult learning and behavioral science enables us to effectively engage diverse audiences to effect change.

We are a highly collaborative and intellectually curious group of people located in 12 countries across 4 continents. We are continually pushing each other to improve our solutions, drawing on our unique blend of backgrounds and experience.

The Editor Position

This position is home-based with frequent collaboration with a globally distributed team. IQVIA™ offers a competitive salary and great benefits, including a profit-related annual bonus.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our Content Development Team, you will be responsible for editing a variety of medical communications deliverables to a high standard, by carrying out the following activities:

• Provide consistent and high-quality editorial services for assigned projects in accordance with the needs and objectives of the client, compliance requirements, intended audience, and modality, independently or with minimal oversight.

• Edit for grammar, punctuation, and style using the American Manual of Style, UK English resources, and internal and client style guides.

• Suggest substantive revisions to improve comprehension, clarity, and flow.

• Perform fact-checking and ensure references are cited accurately.

• Monitor and take responsibility for scheduled tasks, communicating with team members to deliver on time and within budgeted scope.

• Exercise excellent interpersonal/communication skills for effective and professional collaboration with the internal team, clients, healthcare professionals, and other key stakeholders.

• Respond effectively to questions related to allocated areas of responsibility.

• Grow our accounts: Identify innovative ideas for active projects and participate in the creation of proposals/pitches as needed.

• Help to develop project specifications and cost estimates with oversight.

• Welcome feedback and look to continually improve deliverables for deeper efficacy and engagement, with support.

•  Follow applicable company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and compliance requirements.

• Mentor new and less experienced Editors as appropriate.

• Actively participate in an environment of continuous improvement.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or life sciences with experience in research or healthcare.

• 2+ years of prior editing experience, preferably in a medical communications agency.

• Native English speaker or bilingual/proficient level of academic English.

• Knowledge of the AMA Manual of Style and editing for both US and UK English.

• A passion for medical/scientific editing and pride for your work.

• Self-directed. Prioritizes tasks and manages time efficiently to meet deadlines within budgeted scope.

• Strong work ethic and ability to work respectfully and harmoniously as part of a cross-functional team.

• Proficiency editing content in a variety of formats, including documents, slides, and PDFs.

• Proven ability to accurately interpret and edit scientific and clinical information.

• A basic understanding of the drug development process, applicable industry guidelines, publication requirements, and MLR processes.

• Familiar with instructional design and adult learning principles, and behavioral science.
   

Who You Are

Empathetic:
You can empathize with individuals, including clients and a diverse global audience of physicians and care teams who are passionate about exploring new treatments for patients and improving the health of their communities. 

Agile:
You adapt to change with hope and purpose. You can stay organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously with changing timelines and priorities within a growing team. In addition to being highly collaborative, you also welcome the feedback of others for continual improvement.

Resourceful:
You show resourcefulness, proactively solving problems by independently researching and proposing potential solutions. Being open to trying new things, you approach problem-solving with creativity.

Join us to forge a career with greater purpose, make an impact, and never stop learning.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com