Medical Editor - West Chester, United States - Synchrony Group

Synchrony Group

Verified Company

West Chester, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Company Description
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Be part of something great_**Synchrony Group is an independently owned network of companies, headquartered in West Chester, PA.

At Synchrony, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services in the medical communications industry.

Our vision is to create the highest value for our clients and the most opportunity for our team members, while working together to improve the lives of patients.

Collectively, we are leaders in strategic planning, development, and execution of best-in-class programs that address medical needs, maximize strategic objectives, and make significant scientific and clinical contributions.

Our passion and commitment to improving outcomes for our clients, healthcare professionals, and patients drives us to exceed expectations in everything we do.

Synchrony consists of integrated groups of medical-scientific, clinical, creative, commercial, and industry experts. Synchrony Healthcare Communications specializes in branded and disease state marketing/promotional campaigns and initiatives. Our teams reflect our commitment to excellence—we're smart, enthusiastic, and driven.

We align the skills, experiences, and perspectives of diverse individuals to achieve unparalleled results in an environment of respect and mutual support.

Above all, we are passionate about changing the world and improving the lives of patients.

Our success is built on the foundation of our team, and we're always striving to strengthen our foundation.

More than just seeking out the best and brightest to join us, we also create a work environment in which employees are respected and encouraged to grow.

Are you looking to be part of something great? We'd like to meet you

Under the direction of the Managing Editorial Director, the Medical Editor is primarily responsible for ensuring the overall editorial quality of communications by providing medical editing for accuracy, clarity, consistency, grammar, and style.

Primary responsibilities include working independently to fact-check content, proofread and edit copy, and ensure adherence to client and project requirements, American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style, client corporate and brand style guides, and agency standards.

The Medical Editor works closely with members of the Editorial Services, Medical Services, and Creative Services teams to ensure deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

Job Duties

Annotate and crossreference promotional materials for submission to client medical/legal/regulatory review
Attend client medical, legal, and regulatory review meetings and incorporate changes resulting from those reviews as appropriate
Check layouts and digital programming for completeness and accuracy against manuscript drafts and clientapproved files
Check incorporation of changes into layout document or programmed digital files by Creative Services at various stages of the project lifecycle
Ensure accuracy and completeness of reference lists
Create, maintain, and adhere to project, product, and clientspecific style guides where applicable to ensure consistency across projects
Collaborate with Medical Services and Creative Services department personnel to ensure accuracy of content and convey editorial comments
Determine and communicate need for copyright permissions to reproduce figures/tables and obtain permissions from publishers; communicate costs to Account Services to ensure communication to clients as appropriate
Assist colleagues with editorial problemsolving, troubleshooting, and brainstorming
Attend product status meetings to keep abreast of upcoming or inprogress editorial projects

Key Competencies

High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
Ability to manage outcomes to winwin resolution
Welldeveloped professional communication skills, including written and interpersonal
Attention to detail and ability to work under tight timelines
Ability to work independently; selfmotivated
Ability to participate and interact effectively on a team
Ability to coordinate and execute multiple tasks in a fastpaced environment to serve many therapeutic teams and meet project goals
Ability to acquire relevant information from a variety of sources (eg, published style manuals, journal guidelines, literature search) and maintain accurate records of sources
Excellent knowledge of grammar and usage, medical writing style guidelines (ie, AMA Manual of Style), and promotional activity regulations and specifications
Familiarity with standard proofreading marks
Ability to master various content management systems
Desire to meet professional goals and acquire new skills

Qualifications Requirements**- Bachelor's degree (science or English degrees preferred)