Managing Medical Editor at Citrus Health Group, Inc

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Oversight, Editing, Copy Editing, Style Guide Adherence, Proofreading, Fact Checking, Content Accuracy, Project Management Collaboration, Medical Communications, AMA Manual of Style, Workflow Management, MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Literature Databases, Analytical Thinking, Communication

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Citrus Health Group is a new type of agency that brings an empathetic patient focus to the new product commercialization process. Citrus creates hand-picked teams that provide clients with scientific, clinical, pharmacologic, evidence-generation, pricing and reimbursement, market access, affordability, and patient support expertise and experience in their time of need. Client teams are built with talented experts who function as a fluid, agile, and highly energized team. We are passionate about science; our focus is to effectively communicate science in compelling and engaging ways to drive true value and enable patients to gain access to new medicines. We do so with the highest level of integrity and respect for the ethical nature of our business. We invite you to join our talented team of dedicated professionals, working closely together to provide the services our clients need, at the time they need them. We are driven by one word, RESPECT. We respect each other, we respect our clients, and we respect the professionals we work with on behalf of our clients. We value every team member and strive for an inclusive and collaborative culture that fosters the best in everyone. About the Opportunity Editorial Services works closely with Medical & Scientific Services, Project Management, Account Services, and Creative Services teams to deliver clear, concise, and precise content. The Managing Medical Editor oversees a team of editors in ensuring deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy, primarily through editing content for accuracy, clarity, consistency, grammar, and style. Core responsibilities and qualifications are noted as follows. Responsibilities Oversee a team of medical editors and freelancers, ensuring consistent, timely, and high-quality deliverables Own, train on, and hold editorial team accountable for editorial processes and documentation Work closely with project management, medical, and design teams to plan out and meet publication and production timelines Edit (for flow and structure), copy edit, and style all forms of deliverables, including medical affairs, commercial, patient, and payor communications and publications; examples include (but are not limited to) manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, slides, meeting materials, brochures, print and digital tools, mailings and handouts, video scripts, websites, and other digital assets Ensure that all deliverables meet the American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style, journal or congress guidelines, client corporate and brand style guidelines, agency style guidelines, and all Citrus editorial, publication, and ethical procedures Proofread initial layouts (document or digital), and incorporation of changes into layout, provided by Creative Services; manuscript page proofs provided by journals Collaborate with Medical and Scientific Services team to ensure the accuracy and completeness of content via fact check of data points and close review of reference lists Serve as subject-matter expert regarding client and agency style, AMA style, structure, grammar, usage, and congress and journal standards Identify project areas that may require expertise from other team members and elicit input as appropriate Assist colleagues with editorial problem-solving, troubleshooting, and brainstorming Attend product status meetings to keep abreast of upcoming or in-progress editorial projects Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of progressive professional medical or science editing experience The following active credentials are considered a plus: Editor in the Life Sciences (ELS), Certified Medical Publication Professional (ISMPP CMPP™) Experience in directly managing a team of editors, and owning the editorial workflow and process, specifically within a medical communications agency Strong understanding of the peer-review process and editorial best practices Strong familiarity with MS Office Suite (especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Adobe Creative Suite (especially Acrobat), EndNote, and medical literature databases (eg, PubMed) Strong familiarity with the following is considered a plus: Veeva annotations; Google analytics, SEO strategies; copyright requirements and familiarity with requesting and purchasing figure/table use permissions Experience in mock journal and congress submissions and in collating a list of requirements needed for submission Experience in submitting abstracts to congresses and manuscripts to journals Ability to prioritize projects, collaborate on team projects, and coordinate and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to serve many therapeutic teams and meet project goals Ability to acquire relevant information from a variety of sources (eg, published style manuals, journal guidelines, and literature searches) and maintain accurate records of sources Excellent knowledge of grammar, usage, and medical writing style guidelines (such as the AMA Manual of Style) Familiarity with general scientific and medical concepts and ability to grasp more complex scientific and medical applications Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team Effective attention to detail and accuracy Ability to identify key issues and creatively and strategically overcome challenges Ability to think analytically and to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute assigned tasks Expert verbal and written communication skills High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability The estimated salary for this position and similar roles Citrus may consider for applicants ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 per year. This is the approximate pay range that Citrus anticipates it will pay for this and similar positions at the time of this posting. Citrus is committed to offering fair and competitive pay for all employees; consistent with applicable law, final compensation will be determined based on the applicant's skills, qualifications, and experience, along with the position's requirements. Citrus reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Citrus Health Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law.

Responsibilities

The Managing Medical Editor oversees a team of editors and freelancers to ensure all deliverables meet high standards of quality and accuracy, primarily by editing content for clarity, consistency, grammar, and style. Core duties involve owning editorial processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams on timelines, and ensuring all materials adhere to various style guidelines, including AMA.