Senior Medical Editor

Senior Medical Editor

Are you passionate about clarity and committed to a high standard of accuracy in scientific communications? Oxford PharmaGenesis is looking for a meticulous Senior Medical Editor. This is a remote role based in the USA and has EDT/EST working hours.

You will have previous experience copy-editing scientific publications, 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:

• a science, English or related bachelor's degree
• 3–5 years of copy-editing experience in healthcare communications or journal publishing
• 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 and AMA 11th edition style
• a service-oriented approach, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• excellent time management and communication skills.

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.

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.

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.