Senior Medical Editor

About Us

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or English (i.e., journalism/communications)
• At least 6 years of relevant professional editorial experience in medical/pharmaceutical communications
• Experience editing projects within the hematology/oncology space
• Skills and Competencies
• Accuracy, attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a high level of planning and organization; ability to multitask and follow up independently
• Excellent command of English language and grammar
• Mentoring/training of junior-level staff, as appropriate
• Thorough knowledge and application of AMA style and/or brand or journal guidelines
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe, WebEx or Zoom, cloud-based file servers, calendars, messaging systems, and work management tools (e.g., Slack, Workfront)
• In-depth adherence to editorial review process and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate as part of a team and cross-functionally
• What You Might Have, but Isn't Required
• Working knowledge of FDA requirements regarding pharmaceutical advertising
• Familiarity with medical, legal, and regulatory submissions and protocols
• Travel Requirements
• Minimal travel expected; ability to travel within the US and internationally as necessary based on project, client, and organizational needs (less than 10% travel expected).
• The Team You'll Work Closest With
• You will work closely with the Scientific Communications team to ensure the highest standards of quality control and accuracy of internal and external materials. As part of shared services, you will collaborate with all departments in a dynamic and virtual environment, including Project Management, Client Services, and Creative.
• Why You'll Love Us
• 100% remote environment with opportunities for local meetups
• Positive, diverse, and supportive culture
• Passionate about serving clients focused on cancer and blood diseases
• Investment in you with opportunities for professional growth and personal development through Vaniam Group University
• Health benefits – medical, dental, vision
• Generous parental leave benefit
• Focused on your financial future with a 401(k) plan and company match
• Work-life balance and flexibility
• Flexible time off policy for rest and relaxation
• Volunteer time off for community involvement
• Emphasis on personal wellness
• Virtual workout classes
• Discounts on tickets, events, hotels, childcare, groceries, etc.
• Employee assistance programs
• Salary offers are based upon several factors including experience, education, skills, training, demonstrated qualifications, location, and organizational need. Salary is one component of the total earnings and rewards package offered.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Medical Editor is responsible for providing error-free, high-quality materials in a timely manner. You will ensure that all materials convey clear and accurate messages that adhere to mandated styles, formats, and templates. In addition, you are responsible for supporting business improvement by meeting personal and department goals and objectives effectively and on time.
• Deliverables
• Ensure editorial accuracy and style/format consistency across abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, slide kits, and other project- and meeting-related materials and communications at various stages of development
• Ensure that all written materials, electronic files, and slides follow the client's editorial style or the appropriate house (AMA), client, or journal style
• Under minimal supervision, act as editorial lead on one or more workstreams, tracking and managing multiple time-sensitive/deadline-driven projects
• AI Integration
• Leverage approved AI tools to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality of work.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance decision-making through AI-enabled solutions.
• Ensure all AI-generated outputs are reviewed for accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Stay current with emerging AI tools and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Client Responsibility
• Develop and maintain in-house style guides for individual clients
• Format content to approved template(s), as appropriate
• Internal Responsibility
• Proficient in handling multiple concurrent projects and collaborating on content development and revisions to increase ease of project completion
• As needed, help verify scientific accuracy of data and referenced publications within written materials by referring to peer-reviewed journal articles/congress presentations and abstracts and data checking information against original source
• Liaise with internal team members to ensure project needs and milestones are met
• Other duties may be assigned to help drive deliverables within this role.
• Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or English (i.e., journalism/communications)
• At least 6 years of relevant professional editorial experience in medical/pharmaceutical communications
• Experience editing projects within the hematology/oncology space
• Skills and Competencies
• Accuracy, attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills, and a high level of planning and organization; ability to multitask and follow up independently
• Excellent command of English language and grammar
• Mentoring/training of junior-level staff, as appropriate
• Thorough knowledge and application of AMA style and/or brand or journal guidelines
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe, WebEx or Zoom, cloud-based file servers, calendars, messaging systems, and work management tools (e.g., Slack, Workfront)
• In-depth adherence to editorial review process and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate as part of a team and cross-functionally
• Working knowledge of FDA requirements regarding pharmaceutical advertising
• Familiarity with medical, legal, and regulatory submissions and protocols