Medical Editor/Proofreader

Contract Medical Editor

Hybrid in Mettawa, IL. 3 days a week (Mettawa is near Buffalo Grove/Lake Forest)

Year long assignment

Pharma/medical editing experience a MUST

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE REFERENCING AMA 11^TH EDITION STYLE GUIDE

Our global pharmaceutical client is seeking a seasoned freelance professional to join their in-house creative team to proof, edit, and fact check pharmaceutical/medical marketing, health education, and corporate materials for spelling, punctuation, grammar, format/style inconsistencies, sense and clarity using AMA 11^th Edition style guide. Like any regulated industry, it is imperative that before anything is released for consumer, healthcare professional or partner consumption, that it is error free and meets all FDA and government guidelines.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Will have experience with editing pharma materials
• Will have proficiency with FDA Regulations relating to pharma,
• Ideally agency experience, as this is as fast paced environment
• Will be able to annotate digitally in a PDF / Acrobat File

Job Responsibilities

* Proofreads and edits pharmaceutical marketing, health education, and corporate materials for spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors; format/style inconsistencies; and sense and clarity

* Aligns projects with brand standards and corporate style

* Ensures projects comply with applicable industry and FDA regulations

* Verifies Medical/Regulatory/Legal feedback has been properly implemented

* Notates and communicates any edits and content queries in a clear, concise manner

* Fact checks medical claims against published sources and creates annotated reference documents

* Assists with project submissions using Veeva Vault PromoMats platform

* Collaborates with cross-functional colleagues to deliver targeted, high-quality work

* Attends kickoff, status, and other job-related meetings

* Provides editorial leadership for assigned accounts, taking ownership and overseeing projects from concept to completion

Required Skills/Capabilities

* Exceptional medical proofreading and editing skills, including content referencing

* Command of AMA 11th edition style: Interview process will include a timed editing/proofing assessment.

* Experience fact checking and annotating medical claims

* Experience submitting projects via Veeva Vault PromoMats a definite plus

* Familiarity with FDA regulations for promotion of prescription drugs

* Fluency in review of digital/interactive/tablet and print tactics targeted toward a variety of audiences, including medical professional, consumer, and corporate

* Relentless attention to detail, but able to look at a project, or series of projects, holistically

* Ability to review for language (spelling, grammar, consistency) and design (colors, formatting, spacing, line wraps, etc.)

* Strong time management skills; able to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy

* Proactive and able to prioritize, research, and problem-solve without guidance

* Approachable demeanor; positive attitude; collaborative, diplomatic communication style

* Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Professional and Microsoft Word

* 3-5 years of pharmaceutical advertising editing experience

While on assignment, Digital People is proud to offer major medical, dental, and vision coverage.

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