Senior Medical Editor

Oxford PharmaGenesis; Deutschland; Hybrid; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Oxford PharmaGenesis is hiring a Senior Medical Editor for a 12-month hybrid contract based in Oxfordshire. The role involves editing a variety of scientific materials, meticulous proofreading, and collaboration with an editorial team. Candidates should have a related bachelor’s degree, experience in healthcare communications or journal publishing, and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. This position promotes a supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on detail and quality.

Qualifikationen

• Must have previous experience in healthcare communications or journal publishing.
• Should possess a strong command of English and an exceptional eye for detail.
• Must demonstrate a service-oriented approach, able to handle multiple projects.

Aufgaben

• Edit diverse scientific materials in adherence with relevant style guides.
• Conduct thorough proofreading of typeset layouts and figure redraws.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely project delivery.

Kenntnisse

Editing scientific publications

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in science or English

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

EndNote

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about precision and clarity in scientific communications?

Oxford PharmaGenesis is looking for a meticulous Senior Medical Editor to join our editing team on a 12-month fixed-term contract! This is a hybrid role based in our Oxfordshire office.

You will ideally have previous experience of editing scientific publications and will be comfortable working with both print and digital deliverables. This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit, supportive editorial team and to work with talented writing, account management and artwork colleagues on a wide variety of project types.

Key responsibilities

• Edit a diverse range of scientific materials, including patient-focused materials, manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, posters and digital outputs, in adherence with the relevant style guides.
• Conduct thorough proofreading, including detailed checks of typeset layouts and figure redraws, as well as journal proofs.
• Create and update account-specific style guides as needed.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to help ensure that projects are delivered on time and to budget.
• Attend project and team meetings, helping to shape workflows, promote best practice and adapt to client needs.

Qualifications

• A science, English or related bachelor’s degree
• Previous experience in healthcare communications or journal publishing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and reference management software such as EndNote (not essential)
• An exceptional eye for detail and a strong command of English
• A service-oriented approach, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong time management and communication skills

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