Editorial / Quality Control (QA) Specialist

TransPerfect Life Sciences; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an Editorial / Quality Control (QA) Specialist to ensure accuracy and clarity in client deliverables. This mid-senior level role involves copyediting, proofreading, and quality control checks on regulatory and clinical materials, requiring 3–6+ years of editorial experience. You will maintain style guides and support publication compliance, making a significant impact on overall project success. A strong attention to detail and proficiency in required software are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience in editorial, quality control, or proofreading within medical communications.
• Deep knowledge of AMA style, familiarity with APA, Vancouver, or client-specific guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Copyedit and proofread a variety of documents including regulatory and clinical materials.
• Rigorously QC data tables, references, formatting, and content consistency.
• Maintain and update internal style guides and QC checklists.
• Assist with publication formatting and compliance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Editorial Expertise

Technical Skills

Communication

Process Mindset

Tools

EndNote

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Editorial / Quality Control (QA) Specialist

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We are seeking a meticulous Editorial / Quality Control (QA) Specialist to be the final eye for accuracy, clarity, and brand consistency across our client deliverables. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that regulatory, clinical, and commercial outputs meet the highest scientific, editorial, and formatting standards. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on detail, upholds editorial excellence, and can proactively improve processes to drive quality across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Editorial Review & Proofreading: Copyedit and proofread a variety of documents including regulatory and clinical materials, publications, and medical communications.
• Quality Control Checks: Rigorously QC data tables, references, cross‑references, formatting, and content consistency across large, complex documents.
• Style & Standards Management: Maintain and update internal style guides, editorial templates, and QC checklists to ensure consistency across teams and projects.
• Submission & Production Support: Assist with publication formatting and compliance with journal or conference specifications.
• Process Improvement: Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance editorial workflows, tools, and efficiencies.
• Collaboration: Provide constructive feedback to freelance writers and team members to strengthen overall editorial quality.

Experience & Skills

• Editorial Expertise: 3–6+ years of experience in editorial, quality control, or proofreading within medical communications, clinical, and regulatory writing.
• Style Mastery: Deep knowledge of AMA (experience with other styles such as APA, Vancouver, or client-specific guidelines is a plus).
• Regulatory & Publications Familiarity: Experience reviewing regulatory and clinical deliverables (eg, CSRs, IBs, PLSs) and med comms (eg, publications, posters, slide decks).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with EndNote, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with reference management, version control, or content management systems is an advantage.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional ability to catch inconsistencies and errors in complex scientific or technical content.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for providing clear, actionable feedback to writers and project teams.
• Process Mindset: Experience contributing to or improving QC workflows or SOPs in a team environment.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to influence quality standards across a growing, global organization. You’ll be part of a collaborative team where your eye for detail and commitment to editorial excellence will directly impact the credibility and success of client deliverables.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Production

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Business Consulting and Services

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