at Spectraforce Technologies Inc. in LibertyvilleMettawa, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Title: Editor
Duration : 1 Year (possible extension)
Location : 100% remote
M-F. Start time is flexible, usually 9 am-6 pm (with hour lunch, or 5:30 pm with hour lunch). OT is required occasionally.
What are the top 3-5 skills requirements that would be nice to have-but not required?
1. Editor may assist with project submission via Veeva PromoMats, so experience with Veeva Promomats submissions a definite plus
Job Responsibilities
* Proofreads and edits pharmaceutical marketing, health education, and corporate materials for spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors; format/style inconsistencies; and sense and clarity
* Aligns projects with brand standards and corporate style
* Ensures projects comply with applicable industry and FDA regulations
* Verifies Medical/Regulatory/Legal feedback has been properly implemented
* Notates and communicates any edits and content queries in a clear, concise manner
* Fact checks medical claims against published sources and creates annotated reference documents
* Assists with project submissions using Veeva Vault PromoMats platform
* Collaborates with cross-functional colleagues to deliver targeted, high-quality work
* Attends kickoff, status, and other job-related meetings
* Provides editorial leadership for assigned accounts, taking ownership and overseeing projects from concept to completion
Required Skills/Capabilities
* Pharma experience; familiarity with industry standards
* Experience fact-checking medical claims against published sources
* Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat annotation tools
* Meticulous/Exceptional medical proofreading and editing skills, including content referencing
* Command of AMA 11th edition style
* Experience fact checking and annotating medical claims
* Experience submitting projects via Veeva Vault PromoMats a definite plus
* Familiarity with FDA regulations for promotion of prescription drugs
* Fluency in review of digital/interactive/tablet and print tactics targeted toward a variety of audiences, including medical professional, consumer, and corporate
* Relentless attention to detail, but able to look at a project, or series of projects, holistically
* Ability to review for language (spelling, grammar, consistency) and design (colors, formatting,
spacing, line wraps, etc.)
* Strong time management skills; able to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy
* Proactive and able to prioritize, research, and problem-solve without guidance
* Approachable demeanor; positive attitude; collaborative, diplomatic communication style
* Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Professional and Microsoft Word
* 3-5 years of pharmaceutical advertising editing experience
SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
