Medical Writer

2 weeks ago

North Chicago, United States Collabera Full time

The Medical Editor, Global Scientific Publications, is responsible for reviewing, editing, and supporting publication activities and submissions (including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations) to medical journals and scientific congresses. This individual provides editorial expertise for multiple projects across therapeutic areas within established timelines, interfaces regularly with medical writers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of information, and contributes to cross-functional Medical Writing and Publication Team meetings for process improvement.


Responsibilities

  • Review scientific materials and publications, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Manage multiple projects effectively and provide proofreading, styling, and copy-editing for a wide variety of medical and scientific content.
  • Assist with quality control of data under the appropriate guidance/direction from medical writers.
  • Check accuracy and style references according to journal requirements.
  • Support submissions to medical journals and scientific congresses.
  • Edit/proofread for grammar, spelling, sentence/paragraph structure, consistency, formatting, and adherence to AMA Manual of Style and in-house style guidelines.
  • Coordinate and communicate the editorial process with medical writers and pertinent stakeholders.
  • Participate in Medical Writing Team and Publication Team Meetings for process improvement (e.g., may suggest updates to style guides and lexicons style sheets).
  • Understand and comply with appropriate conventions, proper grammar usage, and correct format requirements per journal/congress and other governing bodies following applicable guidelines, templates, and SOPs.
  • Maintain current knowledge of publications-related policies, procedures, and work instructions.


Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree required. Relevant professional certification (e.g., AMWA or BELS) preferred.
  • Experience: 2+ years of medical editing/publications experience required in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, or related fields (e.g., medical communication agency, CRO).
  • Familiarity with medical writing or the creation of abstracts, posters, or slide presentations.
  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to adhere to process requirements and manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to work independently and switch between publications supporting diverse therapeutic areas/products (including Immunology, Oncology, Neuroscience).
  • Experience in assimilating and interpreting scientific content is preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Superior attention to detail and an expert command of the English language.
  • Ability to find and correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors, enhancing publications' consistency, clarity, and accuracy.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
  • Familiarity with Adobe InDesign preferred.
  • Working knowledge of American Medical Association (AMA) style.
  • Must continually train and remain compliant with all current industry requirements as they relate to publication practices.

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