Editorial Project Specialist - Medical Communications

Avalere Health; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalere Health seeks a detail-oriented Editorial Project Specialist to join their Editorial Services team. The role involves managing publication projects and client review processes, requiring expertise in review management systems. Candidates should have a strong background in science or English with project coordination skills, ensuring quality delivery while supporting cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Up to 7% pension contribution

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus personal well-being days

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year in a database management role in medical communications.
• Hands-on experience with Datavision or iEnvision is essential.
• Advanced degrees are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage publications-focused projects and client content review processes.
• Oversee content review workflows, ensuring adherence to guidelines.
• Coordinate project specifications, schedules, and communications.

Skills

Database Management

Content Review

Project Coordination

Digital Updates

Client Interaction

Strong Organizational Skills

Excellent Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, English, or related field

Tools

Datavision

iEnvision

MS Office

Job description

About Avalere Health

At Avalere Health, we are powered by a single, unifying mission to make EVERY PATIENT POSSIBLE. Our three capabilities – Advisory, Medical, and Marketing – move as one, seamlessly collaborating to ensure every patient is identified, supported, treated, and cared for, equally.

Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.

Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters. Homeworkers are equally supported, with dedicated social opportunities and resources.

Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity. These groups provide opportunities to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and to connect, learn, and socialise through regular meetings and programs of activity.We are an accredited Fertility Friendly employer with our Fertility Policy, enhanced parental leave, and culture of flexibility ensuring every employee feels supported across their family planning journey and can work in a way that suits their family’s needs.

We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.

We take pride in being part of the Disability Confident Scheme. This helps make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neurodiverse. If you'd like to apply and need adjustments made, you can let us know in your application.

About the role

Are you a detail-oriented professional with expertise in publications management and medical communications? Join our dynamic Editorial Services team as an Editorial Project Specialist, where you'll manage publications-focused projects and client content review processes, leveraging your knowledge of review management systems like Datavision or iEnvision. This role is your chance to drive excellence in publications delivery and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

What you'll do

• Content and Publications Management: Oversee client content review processes, including the development, review, and submission of high-quality publications, ensuring adherence to timelines, compliance guidelines, client preferences, and SOPs.
• Content Review Processes: Manage client review workflows using systems like Datavision or iEnvision, coordinating submissions, retrievals, and updates.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with internal and client teams to manage specifications, schedules, and communications for seamless project delivery.
• Digital Updates: Handle permissions acquisition and digital content updates, including journal and congress submissions.
• Client Interaction: Liaise with clients, review software vendors, and internal teams to maintain smooth project workflows.
• Training and Best Practices: Assist in onboarding junior team members and advocating for publication best practices.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, English, or a related field; advanced degrees are a plus.
• Minimum 1+ year in a similar database management role in a fast-paced medical/healthcare communications agency environment.
• Hands on experience of review management systems like Datavision or iEnvision essential; experience with other standard document review and approval tools (PubStrat, Veeva PromoMats, Zinc, Content Lab) is beneficial.

Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and PubMed searches.
• Excellent database competency (e.g. Datavision, iEnvision, Veeva).
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple projects effectively.

Attributes:

• Self-driven with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively engage with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• A proactive problem-solver with an eye for quality and efficiency.

What we can offer

You'll receive up to a 7% pension contribution, life insurance, income protection, and private medical insurance for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including flexible hybrid working, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 25 days of annual leave plus two personal well-being days, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.

Access free counselling through our employee assistance program, as well as personalized health support. Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey, as well as on-demand support from our partner Peppy. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.

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