Medical Editor
BGB Group
•Onsite
About The Position
The Medical Editor is responsible for the editorial integrity and factual accuracy of all marketing materials developed and produced by BGB Group. This position ensures all pieces are grammatically and factually flawless and that they comply with AMA style, client style, and 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., English or Life Sciences) is required
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
- 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 (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Slack)
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 (i.e., 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 freelancers 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
