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    Medical Editor, Global Scientific Publications - North Chicago, United States - Randstad USA

    Randstad USA
    Randstad USA North Chicago, United States

    3 weeks ago

    Randstad USA background
    Freelance, Full time
    Description
    job summary:
    As the largest staffing and recruitment agency in the world, we can commit to finding you the perfect role that gives you the opportunity to learn and grow in the life sciences arena. Utilizing a recruiter for your job search gives you access to a large network of top employers as well as detailed information about hundreds of positions. A current top partnership with a research-driven biopharmaceutical company is known as a powerhouse that aims to develop treatments for difficult-to-cure diseases. This renowned employer has created 32 products, including Humira and Lupron, that have highly impacted lives across the globe. If you're looking to stand out in your field and lead the way to innovative therapies, this position is for you

    location: North Chicago, Illinois
    job type: Contract
    salary: $ per hour
    work hours: 9 to 5
    education: Bachelors

    responsibilities:
    • Reviews scientific materials and publications including (but not limited to): manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations to ensure that quality standards are met
    • Effectively manages multiple projects and provides proofreading, styling, and copy-editing of a wide variety of medical and scientific content
    • Assists with quality control of data with appropriate guidance/direction from the medical writer
    • Checks accuracy and reviews styling of references per journal requirements
    • Supports submissions to medical journals and scientific congresses
    • Edits/proofreads for grammar, spelling, sentence/paragraph structure, consistency, formatting, and adherence to AMA Manual of Style and in-house style guidelines
    • Coordinates and communicates the editorial process with medical writers and pertinent stakeholders
    • Participates in Medical Writing Team and Publication Team Meetings for process improvement (i.e., may suggest updates to style guides and lexicons style sheets)
    • Understands and complies with appropriate conventions, proper grammar usage, and correct format requirements per journal/congress, and other governing bodies following applicable guidelines, templates, and SOPs
    • Maintains current knowledge of publications-related policies, procedures, and work Instructions
      qualifications:
      • Required education: Bachelor's degree. Relevant professional certification (e.g., AMWA or BELS) preferred.
      • Required experience: 2+ years of medical editing/publications (or related) experience required in the pharmaceutical industry, academia, or related (e.g., medical communication agency, CRO)
      • Familiarity with medical writing or creation of abstracts, posters, or slide presentations
      • Strong project management skills, including the ability to adhere to process requirements and manage competing priorities
      • Able to work independently and switch between publications supporting diverse therapeutic areas/products (including Immunology, Oncology, Neuroscience)
      • Experience assimilating and interpreting scientific content is preferred
      • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Superior attention to detail. Expert master of English language. Ability to find and correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors, enhancing publications' consistency, clarity, and accuracy.
      • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
      • Familiarity with Adobe inDesign preferred
      • A working knowledge of American Medical Association (AMA) style
      • Must continually train/be compliant with all current industry requirements as they relate to publication practices
        skills: Editing, MS-WORD, MS-EXCEL, MS-Powerpoint

        Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

        At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

        Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

        Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.

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