Editor

Life Sciences Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

The Associate Editor will play a key role in the development and delivery of high-quality medical education materials. This position involves working closely with medical writers, editors, and project managers to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance in a range of medical communications, including slide decks, manuscripts, e-learning modules, and digital content. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and possesses a strong understanding of medical and scientific concepts, as well as industry guidelines and standards.

Job Overview:

The Associate Editor will play a key role in the development and delivery of high-quality medical education materials. This position involves working closely with medical writers, editors, and project managers to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance in a range of medical communications, including slide decks, manuscripts, e-learning modules, and digital content. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and possesses a strong understanding of medical and scientific concepts, as well as industry guidelines and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Content Review & Editing: Edit and proofread educational content to ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, grammar, and adherence to client style guidelines and regulatory standards.
2. Quality Control: Conduct comprehensive quality checks for consistency, formatting, and compliance with industry guidelines (e.g., AMA, ICMJE, GPP3).
3. Collaboration: Partner with writers, designers, and project managers to support the development of educational materials and ensure project alignment with objectives and timelines.
4. Project Management: Track editorial workflows, timelines, and review processes to meet deadlines and maintain high standards across all deliverables.
5. Research & Fact-Checking: Verify references, sources, and data in medical and scientific materials to maintain the integrity of content.
6. Client Support: Assist in addressing client feedback and revising materials as needed, incorporating reviewer comments and ensuring final versions meet client expectations.
7. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve editorial processes and maintain knowledge of current trends and guidelines in medical communications and medical education.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, medical sciences, journalism, or related field; advanced degree (MS, MPH, PhD, PharmD) preferred.
2. Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in medical communications, medical education, publishing, or healthcare.

Skills:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Strong understanding of scientific and medical terminology, with the ability to accurately interpret complex scientific concepts.
3. Knowledge of AMA and other style guidelines relevant to medical communications.
4. Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g., GPP3, ICMJE).
5. Proficiency in MS Office Suite; familiarity with referencing software (e.g., EndNote, Mendeley) is an advantage.
6. Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
7. Project Management: Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.

What They Offer:

1. Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
2. Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid (2 days in the office)