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Title: Medical Editor
Description: BGB is a medical communications agency with headquarters in New York City. Our mission is to design and implement educational programs that support the marketing objectives of our pharmaceutical clients. BGB specializes in providing scientific medical communications implemented with a balance of traditional, innovative, and interactive delivery mechanisms.

Products and Offerings

Professional Pharmaceutical Advertising

Promotional strategy and campaign/messaging development
HCP-directed assets, including visual aids, websites, videos, and apps creation
Medical Education Strategy

Marketing and communication planning
Promotional strategy and messaging development
Medical Education Programming

Advisory boards and steering committees
Opinion leader identification and management
Scientific/educational curriculum development
Speaker training and speaker bureau management
Promotional Education (Med Ed) Programming
Live events (content for lunch ’n learns and dinner programs)
Interactive programs (Web- and Flash-based programs)
Print media (reprint carriers, sales aids, clinical tools, etc)
Role and Responsibilities

The Medical Editor is responsible for the editorial integrity of all pieces developed and produced by our medical communications agency. This position ensures all pieces are grammatically and factually flawless and that they comply with AMA style, client style, and FDA rules and regulations. The Medical Editor contributes the fullest extent of his or her knowledge and understanding toward maintaining the highest levels of quality control. This position reports to the Editorial Supervisor or Group Editorial Supervisor and Director.

Specific Responsibilities

Edits initial round of jobs for all assigned accounts for content as well as for AMA style, client style, FDA rules and regulations, grammar, spelling, consistency within the piece and among related pieces within a campaign
Fact-checks initial round of jobs and subsequent rounds as necessary (has the ability to understand scientific and medical data to ensure that copy accurately represents the source from which it was taken)
Ensures the quality of format and visual quality of layout
Performs all editorial reviews (ie, initial full-edit through release), including copyedits, W4Ws, fact-checks, and check changes at designated times in the job life cycle
Creates and maintains comprehensive style guides for all assigned accounts
Attends status and kickoff meetings for all assigned accounts; participates in the development of timelines when appropriate
Establishes solid working relationships with all internal brand team and department members
Provides backup to other members of the Editorial department, including the Editorial Supervisor, Group Editorial Supervisor, and Director
Accurately tracks time spent on each job and enters in time-tracking system on a daily basis
Keeps the Editorial Supervisor or Group Editorial Supervisor abreast of workload/workflow and status of assigned accounts as needed
Follows through with freelance on his/her work to ensure editorial quality. This may include tracking of individual job deadlines, and review of jobs on which he or she is Editor of Record
Assists as a training resource for freelance or newer employees
Manages all aspects of assigned accounts without need for daily supervision
Promotes collaborative approach among team members by taking the initiative in establishing and maintaining the flow of communications
Requirements: Professional Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (eg, English or Life Sciences) is required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in medical education preferred, or relevant experience in pharmaceutical advertising, medical publishing, or medical communication
Familiarity with AMA style and knowledgeable of FDA rules and regulations
Proficient in basic grammar and spelling rules
Knowledge of all proofing and editing symbols
Ability to ensure scientific accuracy by fact-checking all relevant copy
Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks
Ability to work independently
Willingness to assume a mentoring role within the Editorial department
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (ie, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Company: BGB GROUP
Location: New York City
How To Apply For This Job: http://www.bgbgroup.com/jobApplication.html?gh_jid=1529056
Date Posted: 4/29/2019 (Ongoing Job Posting)


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