Accenture

Medical Editor

Accenture$63K — $113K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in medical editing or proofreading within pharma/life sciences advertising
  • Strong command of medical terminology and English language
  • Thorough knowledge of AMA style and FDA regulations
  • Proficient in grammar, spelling, and proofing symbols
  • Ability to work independently in a remote setting
  • Skilled in fact-checking for scientific accuracy
  • Capable of handling competing priorities under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Edit initial rounds of deliverables for content accuracy and formatting compliance
  • Fact-check initial jobs and ensure data integrity
  • Proof promotional materials including emails, websites, and print advertisements
  • Ensure high quality of layout and visual presentation
  • Participate in status and kickoff meetings for assigned accounts
  • Maintain and update client style guides
  • Collaborate with team members for consistent customer experience

Benefits

  • Operational experience in a fast-paced, fluid environment
  • Opportunity to work with impactful content in life sciences
  • Collaboration within a dynamic, energetic team
  • Possibility to expand knowledge in medical and scientific editing
  • Engagement with diverse pharmaceutical and medical device projects
Full Job Description
You Are:

An experienced medical content editor looking to leverage your understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape to ensure the highest of quality for any deliverable. The Medical Editor is an essential member of our life sciences copy and content team and will be responsible for providing editorial services for the pharmaceutical and medical device creative pieces we develop.

If you have a passion for making a difference in patients' lives and can thrive in a fluid, fast-paced, energetic environment, we'd love to talk to you!

The Work:
  • Edits initial round of deliverables for content as well as for American Medical Association (AMA) style, brand and/or client style, FDA rules and regulations, grammar, spelling, consistency within the piece and among related pieces within a campaign
  • Fact-checks initial round of jobs and subsequent rounds as necessary (has the ability to understand scientific and medical data to ensure copy accurately represents the source from which it was taken)
  • Proofs a variety of promotional materials, including but not limited to emails, websites, print and digital templates, sales training materials, e-mails, e-detailers, banner ads, internal/external presentations
  • Ensures the quality of format and visual quality of layout
  • Attends status and kickoff meetings for all assigned accounts; participates in the development of timelines when appropriate
  • Maintains and updates assigned client style guides
  • Collaborate closely with other team members to ensure a consistent, integrated customer experience


Here's What You'll Need:
  • 3+ years of medical editing and/or proofreading experience at a pharma/life sciences advertising agency or related industry (for example, medical/healthcare publishing)
  • Demonstrates and develops a working understanding of medical terminology and a strong command of the English language
  • Should be thoroughly versed in American Medical Association (AMA) style and FDA rules and regulations
  • Proficient in basic grammar and spelling rules
  • Knowledge of all proofing and editing symbols
  • Able to work autonomously in a remote setting
  • Ability to ensure scientific accuracy by fact-checking all relevant copy
  • Ability to balance competing priorities with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Capacity to manage the priorities of multiple stakeholders
  • A University Degree is required for this position


Bonus Points if:
  • You're well-versed in Life Sciences creative principles, e.g. MLR review processes and requirements, Fair Balance, branded vs. unbranded restrictions, etc.
  • You have experience in Oncology, Neurology, Rare Disease, Patient Services, Vaccines, Clinical Trials or related areas


Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location,
role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time
employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.
The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role.
It does not represent a maximum limit - in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location Hourly Salary Range
British Columbia/Ontario/New Brunswick $30.60 to $54.64

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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