Editor - Medical Communications

About the Role

Join Prime in its mission to accelerate innovative solutions for global healthcare challenges by contributing as an Editor in our medical communications team. This role is dedicated to elevating the clarity and quality of diverse content forms including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slides, PDFs, and digital assets, ensuring they meet precise language standards and style guide compliance across house, client, and journal requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Meticulously edit various scientific and medical content for grammatical accuracy, spelling, clarity, and consistency.
• Align outputs with specific style guides from clients and publications for uniformity and professional presentation.
• Employ digital editing tools such as tracked changes and comments to deliver clear, actionable feedback to content creators.
• Proofread typeset materials attentively, considering layout elements like figures, tables, color selections, size, and resolution, and communicate with the studio or journal to apply necessary corrections.
• Verify the accuracy of figures, PowerPoint presentations, and PDFs against original submissions to maintain integrity.
• Ensure all copyright and author permissions are secured and accurately cited within content for reproduced materials.
• Maintain and update client style guides to guarantee consistency across multiple projects.
• Validate scientific data and references by cross-checking with source materials following standard operating procedures.
• Work collaboratively with scientific teams to clarify any data discrepancies and escalate unresolved issues to sustain quality standards.
• Manage time efficiently by recording and monitoring project hours versus budgets, submitting timesheets punctually weekly.
• Identify and communicate potential misalignments in project scope, timelines, or budget promptly to relevant stakeholders.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in life sciences.
• Minimum of one year experience in medical communications, medical publishing, or a related field.
• Exceptional command of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Problem-solving mindset with sound judgement and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced agency environment with effective multitasking and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, EndNote, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience using digital markup and editing software with tracked changes.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn, accept feedback, and pursue career growth.

Benefits

• Supplemental health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Generous paid time off.
• Company pension scheme.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional training and career advancement.

Company Culture and Values

Prime is guided by its vision to deliver pioneering healthcare solutions through an interdisciplinary blend of expertise in science, strategy, technology, and creativity. Our core values—Be Brave, Be Human, Be Passionate, Be Exceptional—define our workplace culture and serve as a foundation for collaboration and success across our global teams.