Medical Editor (Life Science/Pharma)

About Us:

Join a place built on innovation and creativity, where diverse perspectives are not just welcomed but celebrated. At NEOVATION, we are a preferred global partner for Medical Affairs of pharmaceutical companies and the healthcare sector. We collaborate with our partners to address their scientific needs, providing seamless and compliant executional support for strategic initiatives targeted at healthcare providers and patients.  

Profile Summary:

Medical Editor

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance: 

• Identify and correct grammatical, spelling, punctuation, and typographical errors. 
• Editing for Style and Clarity: Ensure documents meet client-specific style guides, maintain clarity, and are tailored to the target audience. 
• Consistency Checks: Maintain consistency in formatting, tone, and terminology across all materials. 
• Manage document versions, ensuring clear and accurate tracking of edits and changes. 

Scientific and Technical Accuracy 

• Verify the accuracy of medical and scientific content, including data, tables, and figures. 

Cross-check references against source materials for correctness and relevance. 

• Ensure proper use of medical terminology and adherence to scientific integrity. 
• Editing of medical manuscripts along with shorter deliverables. 

Collaboration and Communication 

• Work closely with medical writers, creative teams, and account managers to align on project objectives and expectations. 
• Provide constructive, actionable feedback to writers and team members. 
• Address queries from subject matter experts and clients to resolve content-related issues. 

Skills

• Proficiency in Editing and Proofreading medical content and creative deliverables. 
• Focus on identifying inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and stylistic issues. 
• Expertise in verifying data, figures, and scientific claims for accuracy and integrity. 
• Capable of managing tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards. 
• Clear and constructive feedback to writers and team members to enhance document quality. 
• Strong teamwork skills for working with cross-functional teams, including medical writers, designers, and account managers. 
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities. 

Knowledge areas

• Familiarity with key therapeutic areas (e.g., oncology, cardiology, immunology) relevant to the agency’s focus. 
• Strong grasp of medical and scientific terminology to ensure accuracy in documents. 
• Ability to understand and interpret clinical trial data, charts, and graphs. 

Attitude

• Consistently maintaining the highest standards of editorial quality in every project. 
• Taking ownership of tasks, ensuring deliverables are accurate, complete, and error-free. 
• Understanding the client’s goals and tailoring deliverables to meet their expectations. 
• The ability to work under pressure and tight timelines. 
• Identifying potential issues and resolving them before they escalate.