Senior Medical Editor

Adelphi Group•New York, NY

32d•$45,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Medical Editor is responsible for the accurate and timely editing of all assigned jobs/projects for health brands. Workload permitting, this editorial position assists fellow editors with projects than those individually assigned. The Senior Medical Editor also works closely with the Director of Medical Editing to facilitate workload coverage during product launches, label updates, and other high-level brand events. As their brands’ subject matter expert, the Senior Medical Editor should excel at making confident decisions for the best interests of their teams.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in English or related field
Strong command of the English language; excellent writing skill
Minimum of 4 years of experience in a healthcare agency or related industry
Experience verifying data via primary, annotated references
Utilizes proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Strong experience verifying data via primary, annotated references to check facts, charts, and chart data
Possesses a thorough knowledge of latest edition of the AMA Style Guide and has a familiarity with FDA regulations for promotional pieces
Experience with digital documents and routing systems is also required

Responsibilities

Acts as primary editor for 1 or more larger, more complex health brands (or portfolio), as well as support for the department as a whole as needed
Serves as lead editor during high-level brand events, including product launches and label updates
Edits print and digital health brand tactics, as well as internal agency materials, reviewing for sense, spell, grammar, brand style, readability, consistency, and context within each job and all related jobs, providing clear, concise, and thorough comments and mark-ups
Ensures that copy makes sense at all stages (manuscript, layout, mechanical, final reads, builds)
Fact checks data using provided references, annotations, and general science and math competency
Uses own knowledge and experience to confirm brand style decisions
Attends status, hot sheet, and kick-off meetings for assigned brands as needed; offers solutions for day-to-day challenges (ie timelines, process)
Creates and updates style guides for all assigned brands
Develops good relationships within their specific brands and other departments and works as subject matter expert with their brand team
Prioritizes projects efficiently and completes the work in an accurate and timely manner
Operates within agency processes and procedures and demonstrates proficiency with internal workflow system
Recognizes problems and provides practical solutions to supervisor and/or team members that demonstrate common sense and editorial practicality
Arranges for back-up coverage when unavailable or out of the office
Confirms deadlines and alerts team members of potential difficult deadlines
Remains flexible and focused in an environment of changing circumstances
As opportunities arise, assist in the training and guidance of Associate Medical Editors and Medical Editors with all aspects of editorial decision-making
As opportunities arise, directly manage resources as assigned