Oxford PharmaGenesis
Senior Medical Editor
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Are you passionate about clarity and committed to a high standard of accuracy in scientific communications? Oxford PharmaGenesis is looking for a meticulous and energetic Senior Medical Editor. This role is based in our London office, with a hybrid working pattern.
You will have previous experience copy-editing scientific publications and meeting materials, and you will be comfortable working on both print and digital deliverables in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit, supportive editorial team and to work with talented Medical Writers, Account Managers and Artwork colleagues on a wide variety of project types.
Key responsibilities
- Edit a diverse range of scientific materials, including manuscripts, slide decks, abstracts, posters and digital materials, in adherence with the relevant style guides.
- Conduct thorough proofreading, including detailed checks of typeset layouts and figure redraws, as well as journal proofs.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues to help ensure that projects are delivered by the deadline and to budget.
- Create and update account-specific style guides as needed.
- Attend team meetings, helping to shape workflows, promote best practices and adapt to client needs.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Medical Editor who has:
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- A science, English or related bachelor’s degree.
- 3–5 years of experience in healthcare communications or journal publishing, with ideally 1–2 years of focus on editing publications and medical communications deliverables.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.
- An exceptional eye for detail, with a strong command of English and knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology.
- Good working knowledge of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) code of practice and Good Publications Practice (GPP) best practice guidelines.
- Excellent time management and communication skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, independently and as a team player.
- A positive mindset and a ‘can do’ enthusiastic attitude.
About us
What if you could make a real difference to the lives of patients?
We are an independent HealthScience consultancy, working with global healthcare organizations and pharmaceutical companies to help healthcare professionals make better decisions for patients.
What if you could grow and achieve more than you dreamt possible?
We value eternal curiosity and provide exceptional learning opportunities to enable you to flourish.
What if you worked with over 500 exceptionally talented colleagues?
We bring out the best in each other by empowering and supporting each other in a truly inclusive environment.
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What if your employer was socially responsible?
We are committed to offering matched charitable fundraising, and to supporting charities that are working towards the betterment of health, society and/or people. We supported more than 40 good causes last year.
What if you joined Oxford PharmaGenesis? You could have it all.
At Oxford PharmaGenesis, we believe that our connection to each other is one of our key strengths, and rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid working approach. Bringing colleagues together in person up to 3 days per week helps us to build and strengthen relationships and collaborate on important work.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. This is a UK government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. If you would like to find out more about the initiative, please visit this link: Disability Confident employer scheme.
If you are looking for a new role with the opportunity to make a difference, please apply today or contact our Talent Acquisition Team for an informal chat by emailing careers@pharmagenesis.com.
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