Medical Editor- Medical Communications

<p></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Editorial Support Specialist, Philippines – Inizio Medical </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Editor to join our Inizio Medical based in the Philippines.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Inizio Medical is an exciting leader in the field of medical communications. Drawn together from several backgrounds, including the pharmaceutical industry, research, marketing, medical and regulatory writing, sales, publishing, and digital media and design, we have the experience and all-round ability to conceive and deliver the highest quality medical communications programmes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Reporting to the Global Editorial Team Lead, the Editorial Support Specialist is responsible for reviewing and editing a wide range of materials in a timely manner while adhering to industry, company and client style guides. The Editorial Support Specialist ensures that all work is in line with editorial policies and standards. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Key responsibilities will include:</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Copy editing, proofreading, and formatting scientific content, including slide decks, manuscripts, and scientific communications, to congress, journal, and client specifications. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Preparing documents for teams within budgeted timelines. </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Assisting teams with preparing journal and congress submissions as required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborating with teams to achieve common goals.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About you:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To succeed in this role, you will have:</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Previous experience in a medical/scientific/regulatory/pharmacovigilance editing role, preferably in a medical communications agency, contract research organisation, medical journal or related industry.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to review, comprehend, and revise complex medical and scientific materials.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to effectively prioritize projects and manage workload.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong ability to work as part of an effective team.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{" 335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}"="" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Flexibility to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{" 134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"=""> </span></li> </ul> <p></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.</em></p></div>

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