Medical Editor

100% on-site

Job Description: Medical Editor
" Adds reference annotations to final PDFs of promotional materials for OPDP submission
" Highlights and back-annotates corresponding references for OPDP submission
" Supplies missing reference annotations and/or references
" Completes multiple projects under extremely tight deadlines
" Helps proofread package inserts, medication guides, brief summaries, and other labeling documents
" Translates complex medical information into patient-friendly language

Skills and Knowledge
" Required:
Well versed in Adobe Acrobat Professional
Thorough understanding of pharmaceutical LMR review process
Ability to focus on detailed, repetitious tasks for long periods
Flexibility in meeting strict deadlines
Strong interpersonal communication skills
-Ability to hyperlink references in Adobe Acrobat

" Preferred:
Knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology and federal regulations governing pharmaceutical advertising
Experience in writing and/or editing professional promotional, med ed, or related materials
Pharma ad agency experience

Education and Experience Requirements
" Bachelor's degree in English/journalism/mass communications or equivalent work experience
" Minimum 5 years of referencing submissions for LMR and/or OPDP review
" Minimum 5 years of proofreading experience, preferably in the medical/pharmaceutical field

Additional Job Requirements:
None

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