Editor

Updated: July 7, 2022
Location: London, ENG, United Kingdom
Job ID: 143917

Overview

Meticulous doesn't begin to describe your dedication to accuracy.

You are diligent and punctilious, with an absolute understanding of the tone and structure of writing. You can turn a sprawling explanation into one clear and concise message without affecting the underlying meaning. You are laser-focused on grammar and phrasing, and more reliable than spell check. Do you feel like this paragraph could be improved? This Editor role with Litmus may be just the one for you.

We are looking for an individual to join our team who can bring forward thinking, solutions-focused approach, innovation and energy to the forefront of everything they do. We are now seeking to take on an Editor to assist teams in the implementation of tactical elements of client medical education programmes. You will receive a competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare, income protection and relaxation allowance vouchers to name a few. This role will also be a hybrid working pattern (home and office).

Litmus Medical Communications acts as a catalyst to accelerate uptake and embed the value of therapies across the product lifecycle, bringing business strategy to science and scientific expertise to your business. With our base in Europe, we are cognizant of the diverse healthcare systems, regulations and market dynamics of the region; however, we are not limited by geography and support our clients at a local, European and global level. Whatever the reach required, we specialize in building relationships, understanding and collaboration between the biopharmaceutical industry and medical/healthcare professionals. We develop a range of strategic solutions based on an understanding of both the objectives and issues of our clients as well as their stakeholders, focusing on facilitating peer-to-peer and scientific communications through a range of channels. As effective and compelling communication is key, whether for a marketing story, scientific data or market access support, we have a dedicated editorial excellence team providing content that can be syndicated to deliver solutions to enhance patient care.

Key objective

Provide quality assurance, ensuring that all content is accurate, effective and error free.

Responsibilities

  • Copy edit, proofread and style all output from Writing/Med Comms Team: Materials include abstracts, manuscripts, internal and external training decks, objection handlers, etc.
  • Data check, fact check and cross check copy and figures
  • Edit references according to brand/publication specific style (manually or through referencing platforms such as Mendeley/EndNote)
  • Track progress of projects, providing internal and external updates where necessary
  • Input/typeset/format PowerPoint slides when necessary
  • Create and maintain style guides for specific brands
  • Liaise with other Editors to optimally manage workload across the division
  • Undertake basic information searches
  • Writing projects where appropriate, e.g., biographies, correspondence, etc.
    • Create dummy submissions to guide the process of submitting manuscripts/abstracts onto target journal/congress portals
    • Provide QC on journal/congress submissions

Job Requirements

  • Strong copy-editing skills (grammar, style considerations – familiar with in-house style and client product style preferences)
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Publishing background; experience editing/styling manuscripts and abstracts for journal/congress submission
    • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
    • Capable of multitasking and prioritising tasks
    • Proficiency in the use of common computer software (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and willingness to learn about new systems/platforms (e.g. Mendeley, EndNote,  online search facilities and databases)
    • Willingness to perform a variety of tasks – from simple administrative tasks to more complex projects
    • Excellent communication skills – comfortable talking to and liaising with teams on a day-to-day basis
    • Must have previous communications agency or healthcare company experience 

 

Litmus is part of Syneos Health Communications, a purpose-built collective of agencies focused on supporting health and biopharmaceutical innovators. We work in scalable, collaborative teams that partner across disciplines and geographies to deliver integrated communications strategies that accelerate brand performance. In today’s fast-changing and complex environment, success lies in making connections: between science, emotion and technology; between data, design and human insight. We are able to make those connections because our advertising, public relations, medical communications, digital, data science, research and market access specialists work closely with each other and with healthcare experts, including physicians, pharmacists and advocates. Together, we are the connected healthcare partner tapping rich insights to drive innovation, change behavior and pioneer a new era of accountable marketing.

Syneos Health Communications is powered by Syneos Health, a global professional services organization designed to help the biopharmaceutical industry shorten the distance from lab to life.

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