Are you passionate about precision and clarity in scientific communication?
Oxford PharmaGenesis is looking for a meticulous Medical Editor to join our editing team! This is a hybrid role based in either our central Oxford or Cardiff offices for at least 2 days each week.
You will ideally have previous experience of editing scientific publications and will be comfortable working with both print and digital deliverables. This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit, supportive editorial team and to work with talented writing, account management and artwork colleagues on a wide variety of project types.
Key responsibilities
- Edit a diverse range of scientific materials, including regulatory documents, manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, posters and digital outputs/e-learning projects in adherence with the relevant style guides.
- Conduct thorough proofreading, including detailed checks of typeset layouts and figure redraws.
- Create and update account-specific style guides as needed.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues to help ensure that projects are delivered on time and to budget.
- Attend project and team meetings, helping to shape workflows, promote best practice and adapt to client needs.
We are looking for an experienced Medical Editor who has:
- a science, English or related bachelor’s degree
- previous experience in healthcare communications or journal publishing
- proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and reference management software, such as EndNote (not essential)
- an exceptional eye for detail and a strong command of English
- a service-oriented approach, with the ability to work on multiple projects
- strong time management and communication skills.