Job Title: Medical Editor
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
We are seeking a Medical Editor to ensure the accurate, compliant, and high-quality delivery of medical education materials. This role requires strong editorial expertise, compliance knowledge, and attention to detail to maintain industry standards across a variety of projects. As the editorial lead for assigned accounts, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior editorial staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Editorial & Compliance Management
* Ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance in all medical education materials
* Oversee the PromoMats/iMR/GCMA approval process for assigned accounts
* Implement and advise on ABPI Code of Practice (or other relevant regulations)
* Guide and support junior editorial team members on compliance best practices
Content & Quality Control
* Proofread, edit, and fact-check a range of materials to maintain high-quality standards
* Review junior team members’ work, providing constructive feedback
* Ensure materials align with project and brand strategy, suggesting improvements
* Format and refine presentations, graphs, and animations in PowerPoint
Client & Project Support
* Act as the editorial authority, liaising confidently with clients
* Support compliance and approval workflows, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues
* Assist in preparing estimates for new projects and ensure timely project delivery
* Track budgets, timelines, and resource needs, raising concerns where necessary
* Mentor Editorial Assistants and Associate Editors, providing day-to-day guidance
* Contribute to the onboarding and training of new team members
* Support internal collaboration by sharing knowledge and best practices
* Coordinate with freelancers, ensuring efficient resource allocation
What You’ll Bring
* A strong background in medical editing, preferably within a medical communications or healthcare setting
* In-depth understanding of medical compliance processes and industry regulations (ABPI Code, PromoMats, iMR, GCMA)
* Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
* Experience managing compliance processes and mentoring junior team members
* Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects
Why Join Us?
* Work on impactful medical education projects that improve healthcare outcomes
* Strong focus on career development and growth opportunities
If you're looking to take the next step in your editorial career and work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your updated CV to nfordyce@barringtonjames.com
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