Freelance Managing Editor

Syneos Health; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in medical communications is seeking a detail-oriented editor to enhance the quality of scientific communications. In this role, you will ensure all materials meet client and industry standards through meticulous editorial reviews. You'll collaborate with internal teams, mentor newer employees, and maintain style guides that uphold consistency across projects. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills in editing and communication will shine. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to translating complex science into impactful messages that foster collaboration within the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in medical communications required.
• Proficient in AMA style and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Review all medical communications for accuracy and professionalism.
• Create and maintain comprehensive style guides for accounts.

Skills

Editing

Medical Communications

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English or related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Updated: March 28, 2025
Location: Remote, Remote, United States
Job ID: 7116

You look beneath the surface to uncover creative, measurable, and more importantly, impactful solutions.

In this role, you will review all medical communications pieces (slide presentations of scientific data; scientific communication platforms; print pieces [eg, monographs, brochures, workbooks]; meeting materials; storyboards, videos, and scripts; KOL profiles, etc.) developed by Cadent, ensuring all are accurate and professional from a grammatical, scientific, and style perspective and meet client and industry standards. You will:

1. Perform all editorial reviews (i.e., initial full-edit through release), including copy edits, W4Ws, check changes, and does a final read at designated times in the job life cycle.
2. Review for content, grammar, and spelling as well as for AMA or client style and consistency within the piece and among related projects.
3. Research permissions for reuse of copyrighted material in Cadent projects (both NCCN Guidelines and Copyright Clearance).
4. Attend status and kickoff meetings for assigned accounts.
5. Ensure the quality of format and visual quality of layout.
6. Create and maintain comprehensive style guides for all assigned accounts.
7. Establish solid working relationships with all internal teams and editorial colleagues.
8. Accurately track time spent on each job and enter it in the time-tracking system on a daily basis.
9. Assist as a training/mentoring resource for freelance or newer employees.
10. Promote a collaborative approach among team members by taking the initiative in establishing and maintaining the flow of communications.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in English or related field.
• 3-5 years’ experience in medical communications.
• Proficient in AMA style and following detailed style guides.
• Proficient in basic grammar and spelling rules.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).
• Skilled in editing digitally using software such as Adobe Acrobat Pro markup tools and track changes in Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with internal team members.
• Willingness to assume a mentoring role within the Editorial department.

Desired Requirements:

• 5-8 years’ experience in medical communications.
• Master’s degree in a related field and/or related certification (e.g., ELS, CMPP).

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $65-70 but may vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

At Cadent, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Cadent is a US Medical Communications company with employees located across the US. The home office is in New York City. Cadent specializes in high science, high touch peer-to-peer medical communications. The company excels in translating complex science into compelling messages that deliver value and action. Cadent builds relationships and collaboration between the biopharmaceutical industry and healthcare professionals.

Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)