- Ensures that all labeling meets regulatory and corporate requirements and production specifications in a timely manner in accordance with requestor's instructions and departmental SOPs.
- Performs both manual and automated proofreading tasks.
- Proofreads assigned materials for accuracy, regulation adherence, clarity and consistency of brand, content and format.
- Checks vendor proofs (blue-lines) against approved labeling documents to ensure accuracy of vendor production.
- Makes edits in the documents that are being proofread to expedite the completion of the documents.
- Maintains and distributes updates of the departmental style guide and related resource material including trademarks, bylines and company addresses.
- Proposes and evaluates potential changes in editorial policy in response to changes in authoring and production tools.
- Prepares and maintains SOPs for the proofreading process.
- Keeps abreast of the basic requirements for compliance in own area of work and complies with those requirements; participates as required in training on regulatory issues affecting own area of work; brings regulatory compliance questions/issues to the attention of management.
- Promotes a safe work environment and may provide recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment; addresses corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified; notifies management of all observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices.
- Performs other related duties and assignments as assigned.
- English as a primary language; knowledge of spelling, grammatical rules, composition and style.
- Knowledge of Corporate, Regulatory and Global (ISO, PAL, etc.) guidelines pertinent to product/package labeling desired.
- Demonstrated experience in printing or publishing with knowledge of standard printing procedures.
- Digital content experience.
- Ability to handle multiple projects with excellent follow-up skills.
- Must have a functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel).
- Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to work under deadline pressure; and must be able to deal with unresolved situations, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
- Must have ability to perform spreadsheet and database maintenance for reporting the status of projects to management.
- Must have good interpersonal skills, including effective written and oral communication ability.
- Accountable for the professional representation of BD as carried out by the Regulatory Compliance Department.
- Knowledge and experience in DTP software applications (InDesign, Frame maker, Illustrator, Mad Cap Flare) and label printing technology desirable.
- Foreign language skills desirable.
- Healthcare industry background desirable.
Editor/Proofreader - Sparks Glencoe, United States - MILLENNIUMSOFT
Description
Position : Editor/Proofreader
Location : Sparks, MD
Duration : 12 Months Contract
Total Hours/week : 40.00
1st shift
Description:
Editor/Proofreader
Label Design & User Information Development (LDUID)
Regulatory Compliance
Job Summary
The Editor/Proofreader is responsible for proofing all labeling generated by Label Design & User Information Development (LDUID) (e.g., product labels, package inserts, user's manuals, release notes, quick reference guides, and online help). The Editor/Proofreader supports Labeling Specialists, Technical Writers, Desktop Publishers and the Translation team by ensuring all labeling meets Regulatory/Corporate/Global requirements and departmental style guides. Works with some supervision, receiving direction on initiation of new projects and on actions to be taken at various developmental stages. The editor/proofreader will be responsible for making edits to the source files of documents being proofread.
Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education And Experience
Typically requires an Associate's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Science or a related field with a minimum of two years' experience in proofreading, editing or copy writing; or equivalent combination of related education and experience.