Medical Editor - Remote

Overview

The role of a Medical Editor is to ensure the highest degree of editorial quality, scientific accuracy and consistency in all project deliverables, provide Editorial assistance across departments where required, and support Product Quality & Compliance in driving excellence across the business.

In Short

• Complete all editorial tasks to an excellent standard.
• Ensure linguistic accuracy, consistency, and clarity following project briefs.
• Cross-check work across different outputs and formats.
• Review copy for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and overall sense.
• Verify scientific claims are substantiated within manuscripts.
• Work with account teams to guarantee a wider understanding of the therapy/industry area.
• Provide healthcare compliance support to team members.
• Communicate with team members to manage workload and timelines.
• Monitor your own capacity and assist in managing excess workload.
• Understand and use platforms and internal systems.

Requirements

• Experience editing in the medical communications, pharmaceutical or healthcare sector (minimum 1 year).
• Proficiency in multiple software including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Excellent written English, including knowledge of UK and US nuances.
• Ability to perform editorial tasks such as copy edits, proof reviews, and quality checking.
• Experience working across several accounts/projects while maintaining attention to detail.
• Knowledge of UK pharmaceutical regulations and working within a communications agency would be advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in life science, English, journalism or other relevant subject is a bonus.

Benefits

• Great compensation package.
• 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays, company closure over Christmas plus a personal day.
• 3 days volunteering leave.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid working.
• Group Income Protection.