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)

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