Medical Editor

BGBx•Ontario, Canada, ON

9d•CA$70,000 - CA$85,000•Remote

About The Position

The Medical Editor is responsible for the editorial integrity and factual accuracy of all marketing materials developed and produced by BGBx. This position ensures all pieces are grammatically and factually flawless and comply with American Medical Association (AMA) style, client style, and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules and regulations. The Medical Editor contributes the fullest extent of their knowledge and understanding toward maintaining the highest levels of quality control. This position reports to the Associate Editorial Supervisor or Editorial Supervisor. This role supports after-hours business needs and requires availability to work Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (eg, English or Life Sciences) is required
Familiarity with AMA style and knowledgeable of FDA rules and regulations
Proficient in basic grammar and spelling rules
Knowledge of all proofing and editing symbols
Ability to ensure scientific accuracy by fact-checking all relevant copy
Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks
Ability to work independently
Willingness to assume a mentoring role within the Editorial department
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Familiarity with team messaging platforms and video meeting software (eg, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Slack)

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in medical education preferred, or relevant experience in pharmaceutical advertising, medical publishing, or medical communication

Responsibilities

Edits initial round of jobs for all assigned accounts for content as well as for AMA style, client style, FDA rules and regulations, grammar, spelling, and consistency within the piece and among related pieces within a campaign
Fact-checks initial round of jobs and subsequent rounds as necessary; has the ability to understand scientific and medical data to ensure that copy accurately represents the source from which it was taken
Ensures the quality of formatting and visual layout
Performs all editorial reviews (ie, initial full-edit through release), including copyedits, W4Ws, fact-checks, and check changes at designated times in the job life cycle
Creates and maintains comprehensive style guides for all assigned accounts
Attends status and kickoff meetings for all assigned accounts; participates in the development of timelines when appropriate
Establishes solid working relationships with all internal brand team and department members
Provides backup to other members of the Editorial department
Accurately tracks time spent on each job and enters in time-tracking system on a daily basis
Keeps the Editorial Supervisors or Editorial Directors abreast of workload/workflow and status of assigned accounts as needed
Follows through with editors who assist them on their work to ensure editorial quality. This may include tracking of individual job deadlines and review of jobs on which they are Editor of Record
Assists as a training resource for freelance or newer employees
Manages all aspects of assigned accounts without need for daily supervision
Promotes a collaborative approach among team members by taking the initiative in establishing and maintaining the flow of communications
Efficiently uses BGB-provided technology (such as GlobalVision Verify and ChatGPT Enterprise) as a tool to assist in their reviews
Participates in rotation of staff editors covering both after-hours editorial needs and weekend work