Medical Editor Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of medical editor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for and edit digital content across The Sunday Times platforms relating to Style, including the social media, the site, video channel Style Play and weekly newsletter.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of publishing systems such as Quark or In-Design would be helpful
• Knowledge of EndNote of other citation management software would be helpful
• Experience taking technical/medical information and translating it into plain language
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited guidance/supervision able to work collaboratively with a team in a geographically dispersed environment
• Firm knowledge of AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition
• In-depth knowledge of FDA guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Thorough understanding of scientific terminology
• Curiosity/interest in medical topics preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of medical editor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input for best practices, style guides and templates.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Good time management and prioritization abilities
• Working knowledge of AMA style
• Digitally savvy with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and electronic editing tools
• Gets excited about working with people not just words on a screen
• Motivated by being part of a dynamic and fast-paced team environment
• Oriented towards problem-solving and influencing
• Adept at building consensus and facilitating agreement
• Anticipating roadblocks while there’s still time to do something about it

I am excited to be applying for the position of medical editor. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight of document quality and consistency; documents as well as consistent style of presentation to maintain quality and ease of review across multiple documents assembled in a regulatory dossier or briefing package.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of project parameters to help other departments work with Editorial in regard to timelines and project goals
• Adeptness with Adobe Acrobat commenting/markups for electronic routing
• Someone who lives within commuting distance to New York City
• Knowledge of FDA guidelines
• Comfortable with digital routing and knowledge of Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experience editing large documents in Word (i.e., ≥ 150 pages) preferred
• Experience with EndNote reference management software preferred

Please consider me for the medical editor opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance to CROs and external writers on company standards and style and industry best practices for medical writing.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Develop/edit/proofread/fact-check practice-focused content for the website and journal
• Develop of peer-to-peer videos featuring up to 4 selected faculty participants
• Work closely Advisory Board members to develop content
• Manage up to 10 freelance writers and the associated freelance budget
• Occasionally write articles on relevant news topics
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including strong knowledge of AMA style
• Team player with strong communication/collaboration skills
• Self-starter who requires little supervision or direction

In response to your job posting for medical editor, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and strong participation in the development of ISO standards and FDA guidance documents for MD testing.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Be visible to agency leadership
• Collaborating successfully with other Editors and members across the agency at all levels
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Adobe Acrobat
• Internships with editorial departments of other ad agencies, publishing companies, websites
• Editor on school paper or literary magazine
• Excellent English/grammar skills essential
• Familiarity with conventions and development of evidence-based clinical care guidelines
• In-depth knowledge of HIV clinical care and clinical care in infectious diseases