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Detroit, MI

Medical Editor

Detroit, MI

Mann, Rippin and White

Detroit, MI

Medical Editor

Works with editorial and the marketing teams to develop unbiased, engaging presales pitches for funding by third-party payers
Works closely with the editorial team in developing consumer health content across multiple medical topics and specialties
Provide support to Medical Writers with administrative tasks, document management (routing,communications), etc
Manage communication of status with customers and management
Manage invoices/expenses
Manage document repository
Create/maintain editorial calendar

Dallas, TX

Freelance Medical Editor

Dallas, TX

Fay-Swaniawski

Dallas, TX

Freelance Medical Editor

Keeps Senior Manager of Editorial Services abreast of workload/workflow and status of assigned accounts on a timely basis
Develop and maintain style guides and references for assigned brand(s)
Working knowledge of AMA Manual of Style and FDA rules and regulations
Creates and maintains comprehensive style guides for all assigned accounts
Work closely with other team members to resolve content, referencing, or scheduling issues
Research and secure references to ensure accuracy of medical/scientific statements and brand claims
Mentor junior staff members

present

Phoenix, AZ

Senior Medical Editor

Phoenix, AZ

Willms and Sons

present

Phoenix, AZ

Senior Medical Editor

present

Working independently and prioritizing workload
Create, maintain and distribute client-specific style guides; ensure all pieces conform to AMA and client style
Work closely with writers to resolve content/referencing issues
Provide direction/supervision to other editors (including freelance resources) to manage the editorial process and ensure accuracy and adherence to agreed-upon specifications
In addition to excellence in spelling, grammar/punctuation/usage, check for sense and consistency in text and formatting; fact-check and edit annotations for text, graphs, charts, and other visual elements per sources
Edit, copyedit, and proofread various Web-based promotional materials (banners, rich media, e-mails, web pages, learning modules, etc) targeting physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure accuracy and consistency of style, copy, graphics, and audio/video best practices
Develop dialog and maintain productive working relationships with project managers, copywriters, designers, and account team on content and scheduling issues regarding workflow to achieve project goals; advocate for best editorial practices

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Georgetown University

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Skills Skills

Excellent ability to edit and fact check medical, technical, and marketing materials, and quick at execution
Excellent knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
BA in English with strong science background or BA in science with strong editing skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and Adobe Acrobat
Excellent ability to edit and fact check medical, technical, and marketing materials
Excellent project and time management skills to accurately assess time to complete each project while handling multiple assignments simultaneously
Excellent communication skills
Experience as a strong team player who can work cross-functionally within an organization and delegate appropriately
Ability to multitask

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Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

4+ years of experience
Experience with AMA style
Experience and familiarity with FDA guidelines

Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

3+ years professional editing experience
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, as most editing is done electronically
Attention to detail and exceptional oral and written communication skills required
Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines
Familiarity with AMA style and FDA requirements governing pharmaceutical advertising preferred

Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Digital / Agency experience
Experience within the sciences
Ability to multitask
Demonstrates initiative
Science Degree

Junior Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

3+ years of Editing experience
Previous experience in the Pharmaceutical industry
Proof HQ experience
AMA style format familiarity
Previous experience working within a Medical, Scientific, and/or Medical Publishing / Ad agency

Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Reviews all marketing and sales training materials (e.g., sales aids, journal ads, slide presentations, websites, emails, TV ads, patient materials including instructional videos) for assigned brand(s). Edits for organization, style, flow, accuracy and clarity of message, adherence to client/brand and FDA guidelines; proofreads at every round
Fact-checks to ensure all content is accurate
Understands the objective of each piece and advocates for appropriate use of any product claims, images, footnotes, references, etc
Follows direction, adheres to deadlines, tracks with overall workflow
Acts as expert resource on grammar, punctuation, and other editorial issues
3+ years pharmaceutical marketing/advertising editing experience, some agency experience preferred
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, as all editing is done electronically
Attention to detail and exceptional oral and written communication skills
Ability to juggle multiple projects and to work well under pressure
Familiarity with AMA style and FDA requirements governing pharmaceutical advertising required

Medical Editor, Point of Care Resume Examples & Samples

Create, maintain, and QA point of care content and data, in adherence with Elsevier editorial policies, industry standard ontologies/clinical terminologies, and interoperable/integrateable with Clinical Solutions products as well as current electronic medical record systems
Critically review content/data produced by external writers for (i) scientific and clinical accuracy and appropriateness (ii) compliance with editorial and coding policies and processes and (iii) consistency in content across similar topics within the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care Decisions portfolio
Collaborate with commissioned physician authors and reviewers to ensure that content is clinically accurate, current, and supported by the best available evidence from the medical literature, current guidelines, and accepted performance standards
Execute editorial workflow and roadmap to continuously maintain and publish current medical point of care content across the Diagnosis, Treatment and Care Decisions portfolio
Collaborate with other content teams in the Diagnosis, Treatment and Care Decisions portfolio to ensure quality assurance of content by providing medical oversight
Collaborate with Elsevier Clinical Solutions’ Clinical Reference and Workflow Product group to develop, enhance and maintain the clinical content within products
Along with the Editor-in-Chief and other Medical Editors, set editorial policy and maintain internal editorial style and policy manuals related to medical Point of Care content
Occasional travel to attend approved conferences, other internal Elsevier meetings, or other meetings will be required. Active participation (e.g., officer role, participation in workgroups/committees) in thought-leadership organizations within area of specialty is supported and encouraged
Other duties or tasks as assigned
Licensed clinician with advanced medical degree required (M.D. or DO). A residency, fellowship, and a minimum of 3-5 years’ clinical practice in the U.S
Formal training or significant experience in evidence-based medicine, epidemiology and biostatistics, and the application of evidence to practice is a prerequisite for this position. Preference is given to those individuals with at least 3 years of such experience
Must have a demonstrated understanding of issues impacting the U.S. healthcare system, health information technology, and a working knowledge of national, and where applicable international, taxonomies, standards and guidelines affecting the codification and delivery of clinical information content and decision support in electronic medical record systems
High computer skill competency. Understanding of computer databases and standardized ontologies within clinical decision support
Strong understanding of industry taxonomies such as, but not limited to, ICD-9, ICD-10, SNOMED, and how they are used in a clinical setting
Understand evidence-based medicine review techniques for evaluating clinical literature for appropriate study design, and statistical methods to provide appropriate guidance in development of editorial policy and content
Demonstrated problem-solving ability, sense of urgency, and ability to prioritize tasks, to work simultaneously on multiple projects, and to ensure completion of editorial team projects according to tight timelines

Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Assists with all aspects of document preparation including editing, formatting document to adhere to instructions to authors, preparation of tables, verifying reference citations, maintaining reference data bases, and reviewing final proofs for publishers as requested by faculty, fellows, residents, nurses, and staff members
Assists in writing, editing, and compiling the departmental annual report
Writes and revises documents for the departmental web page in June of each year and updates scholarly activities on the departmental web page more often as needed
Writes and edits material for patient education including consent forms for research protocols involving human subjects
Prepare slides as requested by faculty, fellows, or residents
Maintains data and enters data into immunotherapy database. Works with Research Data Assistant to determine data that needs to be gathered for entry into the database. Writes and updates instruction manual for immunotherapy database
Verifies, exports, and analyzes data from the immunotherapy database and prepares instructions for data analysis and also prepares data analysis summaries
Maintains departmental publications list and international scientific meeting/abstract deadline list
Assists Residency Coordinator with documents and other activities related to resident applicant interviews

Associate Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Assists with development, editing, and review of cancer-related informational content for the Society’s website www.cancer.org, the Cancer Information Database (CID), ACS-supported websites, publications, and educational pamphlets
Critically evaluates medical literature to assess reliability and relevance of findings for a lay audience
Makes corrections, recommendations, and suggestions for editorial changes in existing content as appropriate
Ensures and maintains accurate content that is current and balanced
Performs original writing and editing when requested
Assists in the development of new methods of educating the public about oncology issues
Maintains integrity of content to ensure consistency with ACS guidelines, policies, and philosophy
Provides as-needed support for questions from National Cancer Information Center (NCIC) that the Cancer Information Specialists (CIS), supervisors, and nursing staff cannot address
Works with leadership at the NCIC as a medical content liaison between the medical editor team and the NCIC staff
Works with leadership at NCIC to identify learning needs of CIS and to develop strategies to address needs and ongoing education
Works closely with the nurse management team to support the NCIC nurse staff
Acts as consultant for special projects, news articles, newsletters, television specials, and/or columns
Other projects as necessary

Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Ensuring the delivery of news and feature content for a clinician audience (writing and/or outsourcing to freelance resources)
Maintaining key verticals on the website and mobile app including multiple daily main page updates and light photo editing
Posting articles to CMS (including tagging)
Creating and deploying daily email newsletters and maintaining a monthly e-newsletter schedule (Silverpop), including testing and review of ad content
Editing and fact checking duties, including formatting, ensuring reference accuracy, adherence to AMA style, and collaboration on a multidisciplinary team to schedule workflow to meet timelines and priorities
Maintaining the brand’s social media presence across various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn)
Ensuring SEO through consistent use of best publishing practices and monitoring growth and performance using analytics tools (Omniture/Google Analytics)
Create/maintain editorial calendar
Manage invoices/expenses
Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Communications or Biological Sciences; advanced degree and clinical experience desirable
2+ years experience in medical education/communication/advertising, with demonstrated skill in writing and editing; focus in rheumatology preferred
Excellent ability to edit and fact check medical, technical, and marketing materials, and quick at execution
A successful record of handling multiple simultaneous projects and adhering to deadlines
Experience as a strong team player who can work independently and cross-functionally within an organization and follow through on all assigned tasks
Knowledge of SEO best practices, social media, and other digital promotional strategies
Understanding of the needs of medical professional audiences, or demonstrated ability to identify the needs of a highly specialized audience; experience in content targeted to a rheumatology audience preferred
Concise drug monographs
Daily news
Full-length feature articles
Unique rheumatology case studies
Conference coverage
Relevant clinical charts
Continuing medical education (CME) activities, and more

Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

2+ years experience as editor in medical education/communications/advertising, with demonstrated writing skill; focus on psychiatry preferred
Excellent reading comprehension, listening, and analytical skills, and oral and written communication skills
Understanding of the needs of medical professional audiences, or demonstrated ability to identify the needs of a highly specialized audience; experience in content targeted to a psychiatric audience preferred

Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

BA in English with strong science background or BA in science with strong editing skills
1-2+ years of electronic editing experience using a commercial style guide
Excellent ability to edit and fact check medical, technical, and marketing materials
Excellent knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Attention to detail and proofreading
Ability to ensure that scientific writing is clear and precise
A successful record of handling multiple simultaneous projects and deadlines
Experience as a strong team player who can work cross-functionally within an organization and delegate appropriately
Excellent project and time management skills to accurately assess time to complete each project while handling multiple assignments simultaneously
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and Adobe Acrobat

Freelance Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Attends status and start-up meetings for all assigned accounts; participate in the development of timelines when appropriate
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize several assignments at once
Strong organization skills in addition to heightened attention to detail
Experience using digital routing system, HQ Proof preferred

Medical Editor & Document Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

The editing of regulatory and clinical documents according to AMA Style and company standards
Creation of submission-ready documents according to ICH and FDA guidelines
Publishing activities including hyper-linking, bookmarking, and pagination for creation of submission-ready documents
Work with document owners to ensure internal templates and guidelines are used for document creation
Ensure or perform quality control checking of documents. This may include QC of data, tables, formatting, and style
Ensure a streamlined process for publishing and document control by developing and maintaining publishing procedures and authoring SOPs where needed
Other duties may include assisting with document versioning, proper archiving, and additional document support for Medical Writing and Regulatory Affairs, as needed
Format documents and ensure deliverables adhere to Amicus and industry standards
Maintain trackers to organize and track deliverables
2-4 years of publishing experience within the pharmaceutical industry
Editing and Publishing experience in a pharmaceutical setting required
Strong knowledge of US and worldwide electronic regulatory submission requirements
High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Must demonstrate flexibility and be able to manage changing priorities within a fast-paced environment
Positive and proactive communication skills, proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and high attention to detail are expected
Proficiency creating submission-ready documents is required
Reliance on instructions, templates, and pre-established guidelines will be expected to perform the above functions

Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Edit, copyedit, and proofread various Web-based promotional materials (banners, rich media, e-mails, web pages, learning modules, etc) targeting physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure accuracy and consistency of style, copy, graphics, and audio/video best practices
Strict attention to detail (checking for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and adherence to pharma brand style/editorial guidelines)
Interact effectively across departments to ensure accurate and on-schedule projects
Working independently and prioritizing workload
BA in English, Journalism, Communications, or a Medicine/Health-related field or 4 years of industry experience
5+ years of editorial experience in a medical communications agency, pharmaceutical company, or pharmaceutical advertising agency, preferably Web-based
Knowledge of AMA style and scientific/medical terminology
Electronic editing (Adobe Acrobat & MS Word) skills are preferred

Senior Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Provide proofreading, copyediting, and fact-checking support across a multitude of branded and unbranded materials, including promotional materials, clinical overviews, disease state reviews, and topics addressing the managed markets landscape
Provide direction/supervision to other editors (including freelance resources) to manage the editorial process and ensure accuracy and adherence to agreed-upon specifications
In addition to excellence in spelling, grammar/punctuation/usage, check for sense and consistency in text and formatting; fact-check and edit annotations for text, graphs, charts, and other visual elements per sources
Obtain permissions from publishers and/or authors as needed
Complete account-related agency training as needed to assist in electronic submission and referencing
Manage submission processes for client’s medical/legal/regulatory review
Create, maintain and distribute client-specific style guides; ensure all pieces conform to AMA and client style
Bring promotional copy into compliance with FDA regulations, client and other criteria, as needed
Maintain a high level of productivity with minimal supervision
Develop dialog and maintain productive working relationships with project managers, copywriters, designers, and account team on content and scheduling issues regarding workflow to achieve project goals; advocate for best editorial practices
Work closely with writers to resolve content/referencing issues
Serve as a resource for editorial questions
Attend project, editorial, and status meetings

Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Responsible for ensuring the medical accuracy of content across multiple medical topics and specialties
Responsible for ensuring the objectivity and trustworthiness of all WebMD content
Works closely with the editorial team in developing consumer health content across multiple medical topics and specialties
Works with editorial and the marketing teams to develop unbiased, engaging presales pitches for funding by third-party payers
Works closely with the audience engagement team to represent WebMD among the community and social media audience
Assists with identification of and onboarding of external medical reviewers and specialists
Works with and trains nationwide, external medical reviewers to ensure the reviews meet WebMD's quality standards
As needed, will represent WebMD externally in the media (e.g. magazine or radio interviews as a medical expert)
Must have be an MD or DO
Highly skilled in medical specialty area with active licensure and board certification
Ability to communicate effectively and simply to a consumer health audience
Ability to explain complex medical topics in easy-to-understand language
Must be comfortable reviewing content across multiple medical topics, willing to do the necessary research to ensure the accuracy and timelines of all content
Ability to function as a leader
Self-starter; willingness to take initiative and follow-through on projects
Microsoft Word and basic Excel
Documentum/Web Publisher (training will be provided)
3+ years of clinical experience treating patients
Current medical license and DEA certificate in good standing
Active and current medical specialty board certification
Proven ability to work well with others both to complete projects and build working relationships
Experience as a medical editor working with consumer health information preferred

Transcription Services Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Collaborates and recognizes, interprets and evaluates inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in medical dictation; appropriately transcribes/edits, revises and clarifies them without altering the meaning of the dictation or changing the originator's style according to transcription
High school graduate or equivalent required
Minimum of one year experience as a Medical Editor/Transcriptionist in an acute care setting or physician office setting
Effective Communication Skills
Ability to interpret and apply Joint Commission standards and HIPAA requirements to Transcription Services operations is required

Associate Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Assists with development, editing, and review of cancer-related informational content for the Society’s website www.cancer.org, internal databases used by the Society’s National Cancer Information Center, ACS-supported websites, publications, and educational pamphlets
Performs original writing and editing of cancer information
Provides as-needed support for questions from National Cancer Information Center (NCIC)
Works with leadership at NCIC to identify learning needs of staff and to develop strategies to address needs and ongoing education

Senior Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
BA in English, Journalism, Communications, or some Medicine/Health-related field is preferred

Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Researches and provide information and reference to evidence-based literature to support disease management programs, accreditation, quality initiatives, and new program development
Summarize medical literature into practical content for use by clinical staff
Collaborate with medical director, medical advisory board members, and clinical staff to update programs annually
Ensure clinical consistency across multiple programs and platforms
Provide subject matter expertise to writers of patient-facing materials
Demonstrate evidence using bibliographies and referencing software
Research and write “Nurse News”, an educational avenue for clinical staff

Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor’s degree (or higher), with emphasis on biologic sciences, chemistry, medicine, English, and/or journalism
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and schedule forms
Knowledge of medical terminology, scientific and international characters, and proofreading skills
Technical writing experience in the areas of medicine and/or life sciences (Preferred)
Working knowledge of digital audio editing (Preferred)
Working knowledge of Windows computer environment and Microsoft Word software
Ability to work within multiple publication deadlines
Ability to communicate with stakeholders and partners at many levels
Customer-service oriented

Medical Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Copyedit materials to ensure consistency and conformance with established grammar, punctuation, and spelling rules and adherence to AMA, client, and house style guidelines
Substantively edit complex medical and scientific documents and collaborate with colleagues to ensure that the materials are factually accurate
Proofread layout materials to ensure that they match approved copy exactly and that the format, organization, alignment, and spacing of copy and graphics are consistent and adhere to established standards
Collaborate with other departments to ensure an overall high level of quality regarding content, organization, clarity, accuracy, format, style, and consistency; meet established timelines
Edit the following types of materials: print newsletters, emails, websites, banner ads
Identify copyrighted material that requires permission for reproduction; process permission request when required
Experience copyediting in a pharmaceutical advertising agency, in-house agency, or medical publishing company preferred. Will consider candidates with copyediting experience in other fields
Working knowledge of AMA Manual of Style
Strong skills in time management, prioritizing, organizing, researching, and problem solving, with attention to detail and ability to adhere to deadlines
Proficiency with standard software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat