Job
An independent medical communications agency is seeking a talented Associate Editor to join their rapidly growing team. This is a fantastic role for a recent graduate with a science background and an interest in writing and communications to join a close-knit, supportive medical education agency where you can get involved in all the different functions and learn the ropes of medical communications.
Ideally someone will have worked in a publishing or healthcare agency in an editorial capacity and have some experience of compliance management.
The agency:
1. Independent medical communications agency specialising in brand led medical education programmes and meetings
2. Flat structure, sociable, good work life balance
3. Staff work with quite a lot more autonomy than in most agencies
4. Everyone has outstanding understanding of how pharmaceutical marketing works, so are tuned into customers & clients
The job:
5. Provides editorial and compliance support
6. Ensures accurate editing of materials through the editing process
7. Is proficient at Powerpoint to edit slides including formatting text, figures, graphs and animations
8. Critiques documents to improve format, use of English, grammar and style
9. Creates job bags and project manages the compliance process
10. Works in close conjunction with the programme (client service) teams
11. Ensures adherence to project spec and budget
12. Advises on future pressure points to identify need for extra resource
13. Is confident to brief and feedback to freelancers
The candidate:
14. Will have a life science degree
15. Work experience in a medical communications/ healthcare communications agency or scientific publisher
16. Experience referencing scientific materials
17. Experienced with PowerPoint, preferably with hands on experience of Zinc and other compliance software (desired)
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing, family feel medical communications agency where you will be introduced to all aspects of agency life. Anyone wishing to start a career in editorial services or medical communications, get in touch!