Junior medical editor

Amiculum; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and hybrid working options

Continual learning and professional development

Two annual bonus schemes

25 days annual leave and public holidays

Market-leading family leave and pay policies

Generous pension scheme

Private health insurance

Life and income protection insurance

Job summary

A leading medical communication agency in the UK is seeking a Junior Medical Editor to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in English or life sciences, strong editing skills, and attention to detail. Responsibilities include editing slides and manuscripts, managing references, and supporting submission processes. The company offers flexible working options, professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package. Applications require a CV and cover letter detailing relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of prior experience as an editorial assistant or editor.
• Excellent command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread slide decks and manuscripts.
• Check grammar, formatting and references.
• Prepare materials for journal/congress submissions.
• Provide copyright guidance to account teams.
• Support the lead editor on larger or complex projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Team focused

Strong command of English

Education

Degree in English language/linguistics or life sciences

Job description

Join to apply for the Junior medical editor role at Amiculum

Due to continued growth at Amiculum, we are seeking a junior medical editor to join our existing team. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills and a strong command of the English language, enjoy working as part of a high-performing team, be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, and have an innate attention to detail.

The role

In this role, you will work across all medical communication outputs, including slides, abstracts, posters, manuscripts and digital content in a variety of therapy areas. The position would be a good fit for someone who enjoys working collaboratively with their colleagues and is willing to support other team members who may have a more demanding workload.

Key responsibilities

• Edit and proofread slide decks and manuscripts to ensure clarity, consistency and accuracy
• Check grammar, formatting and references (including EndNote management and output style creation)
• Prepare materials for journal/congress submissions and lead the submission process
• Provide copyright guidance to account teams
• Support the lead editor on larger or complex projects

What you’ll need

• Qualified to degree level in English language/linguistics or life sciences
• 1–2 years of prior experience as an editorial assistant or editor
• Excellent command of the English language
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Flexible and team focused

Why Amiculum?

We’re proud to be a flexible and inclusive employer that provides a supportive working environment. We value creativity and encourage colleagues to offer ideas that further the success of our business.

Benefits

• Remote and hybrid working options as standard
• Continual learning and professional development opportunities
• Two annual bonus schemes
• 25 days of annual leave and public holidays, plus closure between Christmas and New Year
• Market-leading family leave and pay policies
• Generous pension scheme and private health insurance
• Life and income protection insurance

What’s next?

To apply for this role, you must be based in the UK or Ireland and have the right to work in one of those locations.

We ask that all applicants supply a CV and covering letter in support of their application, detailing their experience and interest in working at Amiculum.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment and selection process to accommodate all applicants. If you require any adjustments or have specific needs, please contact Becka or Steven from our Careers team, who will be more than happy to help.

Job ID: EDI101