Editor

Barrington James; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Editor to lead the delivery of high-quality medical education materials. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects that enhance healthcare outcomes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong editorial expertise, compliance knowledge, and a keen eye for detail. You'll have the opportunity to mentor junior staff and contribute to their development. Join a dynamic environment focused on career growth and make a significant impact in the medical communications field.

Qualifications

• Strong background in medical editing, preferably in healthcare.
• In-depth understanding of medical compliance processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and compliance in all medical education materials.
• Proofread, edit, and fact-check materials to maintain quality standards.
• Mentor junior editorial staff and support compliance workflows.

Skills

Medical Editing

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Medical Editor

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a Medical Editor to ensure the accurate, compliant, and high-quality delivery of medical education materials. This role requires strong editorial expertise, compliance knowledge, and attention to detail to maintain industry standards across a variety of projects. As the editorial lead for assigned accounts, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior editorial staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Editorial & Compliance Management

• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance in all medical education materials
• Oversee the PromoMats/iMR/GCMA approval process for assigned accounts
• Implement and advise on ABPI Code of Practice (or other relevant regulations)
• Guide and support junior editorial team members on compliance best practices

Content & Quality Control

• Proofread, edit, and fact-check a range of materials to maintain high-quality standards
• Review junior team members’ work, providing constructive feedback
• Ensure materials align with project and brand strategy, suggesting improvements
• Format and refine presentations, graphs, and animations in PowerPoint

Client & Project Support

• Act as the editorial authority, liaising confidently with clients
• Support compliance and approval workflows, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues
• Assist in preparing estimates for new projects and ensure timely project delivery
• Track budgets, timelines, and resource needs, raising concerns where necessary
• Mentor Editorial Assistants and Associate Editors, providing day-to-day guidance
• Contribute to the onboarding and training of new team members
• Support internal collaboration by sharing knowledge and best practices
• Coordinate with freelancers, ensuring efficient resource allocation

What You’ll Bring

• A strong background in medical editing, preferably within a medical communications or healthcare setting
• In-depth understanding of medical compliance processes and industry regulations (ABPI Code, PromoMats, iMR, GCMA)
• Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing compliance processes and mentoring junior team members
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects

Why Join Us?

• Work on impactful medical education projects that improve healthcare outcomes
• Strong focus on career development and growth opportunities

If you're looking to take the next step in your editorial career and work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your updated CV to [e-mail]