Medical Editor

at  RTI International

Overview
RTI International is an independent nonprofit research institute dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition with a worldwide staff of nearly 6,000. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organisation in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park, NC, USA.
RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS), a business unit of RTI International, is an independent and internationally recognised research organisation. We provide healthcare consulting and research expertise to optimise decision-making for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device products across their development and marketing life cycles. Clients rely on our expertise, quality standards, and integrity to guide their product development and regulatory and market access strategies. Our service groupings include Medical Communications; Value, Access, and HEOR; Patient-Centered and Outcomes Research; and Epidemiology and Biostatistics. RTI-HS has offices in the UK, US, Spain, France, and Sweden.
Are you a talented medical editor with great attention for detail who is looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy a mix of collaborative and independent work? Our Medical Communications group is seeking an editor with scientific and/or medical communications editing experience to join our growing team—and you might be just the right person! You will join a group of expert medical editors, writers, graphic designers, and scientific communication strategists working together to deliver exceptional content to our clients.
In this role, you will collaborate with research staff and other members of the Medical Communications team on a broad range of RTI-HS deliverables, including literature review reports, economic modelling reports, slide sets, and protocols.
Responsibilities

Will include but not be limited to:

• Editing RTI-HS deliverables for grammar, spelling, style, and consistency, according to the appropriate style guide and company standards
• Formatting complex documents according to RTI-HS or client-provided Word templates
• Reviewing large-scale organisation of documents and their overall flow
• Creating and combining Adobe PDF files
• Ensuring documents meet internal and client specifications and adhere to a high-quality standard
• Establishing and managing complex schedules or closely following and engaging with existing production schedules
• Playing a key role in producing high-quality, impactful documents and contributing to the expanding field of medical communications as the team grows

Qualifications

• University degree in Liberal Arts, English, Communications, or Journalism
• Minimum of 5 years of editing experience (medical, scientific, or medical communications editing experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of general grammar and punctuation rules
• Proficient in using style guides, particularly the AMA Manual of Style
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Adobe AcrobatExperience editing large documents in Word (e.g.,
• 100 pages) preferred
• Experience with EndNote reference management software preferred
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Proven track record of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors and team members
• Adept at supporting a diverse group of internal customers and adapting working style to suit various personalities and needs
• Strong communication skills, including providing diplomatic and constructive feedback to writers
• Skilled at prioritising workload and making strategic decisions when faced with competing needs
• Willing to seek support from the team when necessary

As a global employer of choice, RTI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and the communities and markets where we serve our mission. We value diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTI policy.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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