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A leading communications agency has a requirement for a Senior Editor.
The Senior Editor/Writer is expected to write and/or edit publication manuscripts, slide kits, monographs, newsletters, and congress/exhibit materials based on research conducted in specialized areas of medical science. Throughout the development of assigned programs, the Senior Editor is responsible for assuring the quality of content and format, as well as liaising appropriately with both faculty and client. For specific projects, the Senior Editor serves as the primary editorial contact for both in-house staff and client, with responsibility for assuring the completion of these projects on time and within budget. In addition, a Senior Editor/Writer may be asked to mentor less experienced editorial personnel.
Responsibilities:
Writing/Editing:
- Write manuscripts for medical/scientific publications in accordance with agreed brief and the following criteria:
- Appropriate interpretation of data,
- Highest scientific accuracy,
- Incorporation of client/product messages, and
- Accurate citing of primary references
- Write other types of manuscripts, eg, patient information brochures, news reports, press releases, image brochures
- Edit existing manuscripts to give maximum clarity of meaning, accuracy, relevance, and consistency of style and format to ensure that client objectives are met and overall quality standards are maintained
Research:
- Research medical/scientific topics, utilizing the various information services available, including in-house resources, libraries, and databases
Assimilate and utilize specialist knowledge, including that relating to disease area, product, opinion leaders, meetings, and journals
Communication:
- Communicate effectively and sensitively to other team members and other internal departments
- Liaise with clients and faculty in a diplomatic, informed manner, projecting an efficient, capable, professional image at all times
Budgeting:
- Contribute to the budgeting process as requested by the Editorial Leader/Associate Editorial Director or Editorial Director
- Be aware of the budget specifications for all assigned projects, working within the budgeted hours and communicating any changes to specification to client finance and the Editorial Leader
Training/Development:
- Contribute to the evaluation, training and development of Editor/Writers, as requested by Editorial Leader
Business Awareness:
- Develop and maintain a basic understanding of the company's core capabilities, services, and products in order to contribute, in conjunction with editorial colleagues, to client solutions
Qualifications/Experience:
- Bachelor of Science in the life sciences; higher degree preferred
Skills & Experience & Knowledge:
- Experience in professional medical writing/editing; largely in an agency environment
- Skills in interpreting and organizing scientific data, including experience of making recommendations to client regarding scientific strategy, data analyses etc.
- Ability to contribute to the development of marketing messages and how these are communicated to different audiences
- Proven ability to multitask, running multiple projects and programs in parallel
- Authoritative client liaison skills
- Ability to effectively brief and mentor other members of staff
- A good knowledge of the editorial processes in order to make sound judgements on project management issues, and identify solutions to client issues
- Proven ability to interact and negotiate effectively and sensitively with colleagues, clients and faculty
Package:
An excellent package is offered.
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