Overview
Job title: Senior Medical Editor – Medical Communications
Locations: London, Chester, Manchester (Hybrid)
Organisation: Springer Health+
Full time, Permanent
Springer Nature Group opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Springer Health+ is a leading global medical communications and education provider, working with pharmaceutical companies and key opinion leaders. At Springer Health+, we see beyond the data – we see the people behind every breakthrough, and we help move science forward to improve healthcare outcomes.
About the role: As a Senior Medical Editor, you will work closely with team members to produce high-quality scientific content for medical communications and medical education that satisfies client needs. You will review, copyedit and proofread a wide range of scientific documents and materials, manage account style guides, and consult with account scientific leads on style questions.
Responsibilities
* Review and edit content, including manuscripts, reports, abstracts, presentations, posters, digital content and other medical communications and education deliverables
* Check for grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors, and make necessary corrections
* Suggest changes to improve clarity and flow of content
* Proofread content, including review of page proofs and line-by-line checks of typeset layouts
* Ensure content adheres to appropriate style and tone
* Review artworked graphs and figures for accuracy and adherence to style
* Maintain consistency within and between projects according to style guides
* Verify facts and figures against references to ensure accuracy and consistency
* Develop and maintain account style guides
* Collaborate with editors, writers, scientific leads, designers, typesetters and client services personnel
* Meet deadlines and work efficiently under pressure
* Participate in internal editorial meetings and contribute to editorial workflow improvements
* Manage time effectively to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, highlighting potential delays to the team
Education, Experience and Skills
Education
* Essential: Bachelor of Arts in English or Bachelor of Science in a Life Science
Desirable
* Higher degree (MSc or PhD)
Experience
* Essential: Extensive experience as a copyeditor/technical editor/proofreader within medical communication agencies or the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry
Skills
* Excellent copyediting skills with strong grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to revise content for clarity and coherence
* Proficient scientific editing skills with fact-checking ability
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail, adhering to established style guides and tone
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Proactive, flexible team player with a collaborative approach
* Adaptable to various projects, styles and therapeutic areas
* Organised with strong time management
* Proficient in common software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, EndNote) and quick to learn new tools
* Desirable: Experience with industry-wide guidelines and editorial styles (e.g., AMA style)
EEO Statement: Springer Nature is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. If you require an alternative application format or adjustments during the application and interview process, please contact us at +44 (0)207 014 4020 or SpringerNatureUKCareers@springernature.com.
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