Editor at IQVIA

Job Overview

• Edit copy for a wide range of materials to agreed style and specifications. Check all stages of printed/digital materials from initial layouts to printers' proofs/final digital format.

Essential Functions

• Edit copy for a wide range of materials to agreed style and specifications. Copyedit for clarity, consistency, syntax, grammar, and sponsor preferences, if applicable.
• Collaborate with project management teams to effectively manage the progression of assigned projects from the initial copy stage to the final design stage as necessary, liaising with internal departments/external suppliers as needed.
• Exercise good interpersonal/communication skills for effective and professional liaison with internal teams and other key stakeholders to obtain comprehensive briefs and responses to queries.
• Proofread materials (in various file formats) to agreed timelines.
• Identify and electronically mark up any corrections/discrepancies to materials as necessary to agreed timelines.
• Manage amends by liaising with internal or external stakeholders, checking that amends have been implemented correctly on revised materials, and finalizing files as necessary.
• Check all stages of printed/digital materials from initial layouts to printers' proofs/final digital format, liaising with design teams and reviewing the incorporation of external stakeholder comments as required.
• Follow all company standard operating procedures (SOPs), as well as industry regulations, departmental guidance and quality control measures to meet industry standards and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Life science degree preferred but not essential requirement.
• Typically requires minimum of 1-2 years of prior relevant experience in a medical communications or publishing environment (required).
• r equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Good computer skills, including MS office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Internet and reference management programs.
• Familiarity with publication planning databases an advantage.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent command of English language and attention to detail.
• Eye for design and layout.
• Good copy-editing and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of standard copy-editing/proof correction marks.
• Familiarity with standard scientific copy preparation/styling conventions.
• Sufficient knowledge of life science for critical review of copy.
• Demonstrated ability in briefing typesetters and designers.
• Knowledge of print production procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritise work effectively.
• Ability to work to tight timelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, clients and suppliers.
• Budgetary awareness/ability to assist with hours estimates for projects.