Medical Editor

Medical Editor, US – Remote

We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Editor to join our ApotheCom team based in the United States.

ApotheCom is an exciting leader in the field of medical communications. Drawn together from several backgrounds, including the pharmaceutical industry, research, marketing, medical and regulatory writing, sales, publishing, and digital media and design, we have the experience and all-round ability to conceive and deliver the highest quality medical communications programs.

About the role

Reporting to the Global Editorial Team Lead, the Medical Editor is responsible for reviewing and editing a wide range of materials in a timely manner while adhering to company and client style guides. The Medical Editor ensures that all work is in line with editorial policies and standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Editing scientific content, including slide decks, manuscripts, and scientific communications, to congress, journal, and client specifications.
• Preparing documents for teams within budgeted timelines to comply with AMA, client, or journal style, as appropriate.
• Assisting teams with preparing journal and congress submissions as required.
• Collaborating with teams to achieve common goals.

About you:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a medical editing role, preferably in a medical communications agency or related industry.
• Knowledge of AMA style.
• Ability to review, comprehend, and revise complex medical and scientific materials. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to effectively prioritize projects and manage workload.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong ability to work as part of an effective team.
• Flexibility to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.