Associate Editor

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical communication firm in Milton Keynes seeks an Associate Editor to develop and deliver high-quality medical education materials. The role involves editing, collaboration with writers and project managers, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates should have a background in life sciences or related fields and at least 1–2 years of experience in medical communications. The position offers professional growth and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in medical communications, medical education, publishing, or healthcare.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread educational content to ensure scientific accuracy.
• Conduct comprehensive quality checks for consistency and compliance.
• Partner with writers, designers, and project managers.
• Track editorial workflows and project timelines.
• Verify references and data in medical and scientific materials.
• Assist in addressing client feedback and revising materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve editorial processes.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong understanding of scientific and medical terminology

Knowledge of AMA and other style guidelines

Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, medical sciences, journalism, or related field

Advanced degree (MS, MPH, PhD, PharmD) preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Referencing software (EndNote, Mendeley)

Job description

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The Associate Editor will play a key role in the development and delivery of high-quality medical education materials. This position involves working closely with medical writers, editors, and project managers to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance in a range of medical communications, including slide decks, manuscripts, e-learning modules, and digital content. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and possesses a strong understanding of medical and scientific concepts, as well as industry guidelines and standards.

Job Overview:

The Associate Editor will play a key role in the development and delivery of high-quality medical education materials. This position involves working closely with medical writers, editors, and project managers to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance in a range of medical communications, including slide decks, manuscripts, e-learning modules, and digital content. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and possesses a strong understanding of medical and scientific concepts, as well as industry guidelines and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Content Review & Editing: Edit and proofread educational content to ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, grammar, and adherence to client style guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Quality Control: Conduct comprehensive quality checks for consistency, formatting, and compliance with industry guidelines (e.g., AMA, ICMJE, GPP3).
• Collaboration: Partner with writers, designers, and project managers to support the development of educational materials and ensure project alignment with objectives and timelines.
• Project Management: Track editorial workflows, timelines, and review processes to meet deadlines and maintain high standards across all deliverables.
• Research & Fact-Checking: Verify references, sources, and data in medical and scientific materials to maintain the integrity of content.
• Client Support: Assist in addressing client feedback and revising materials as needed, incorporating reviewer comments and ensuring final versions meet client expectations.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve editorial processes and maintain knowledge of current trends and guidelines in medical communications and medical education.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, medical sciences, journalism, or related field; advanced degree (MS, MPH, PhD, PharmD) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in medical communications, medical education, publishing, or healthcare.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of scientific and medical terminology, with the ability to accurately interpret complex scientific concepts.
• Knowledge of AMA and other style guidelines relevant to medical communications.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements (e.g., GPP3, ICMJE).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; familiarity with referencing software (e.g., EndNote, Mendeley) is an advantage.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
• Project Management: Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.

What They Offer:

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid (2 days in the office)