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Editorial Specialist

Employer
Parexel
Location
Ukraine
Salary
Competitive
Start date
17 Oct 2021
Closing date
14 Nov 2021

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Discipline
Medical Communications
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)

Job Details

Job Description

Parexel is in the business of improving the world's health. We do this by providing a suite of biopharmaceutical services that help clients across the globe transform scientific discoveries into new treatments. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, our therapeutic, technical, and functional ability is underpinned by a deep conviction in what we do. We believe in our values; Patients First, Quality, Respect, Empowerment & Accountability.

This role can be based at our dedicated Medcom office in Littlehampton or be fully home based in the UK.

As the Editorial Specialist you will oversee the delivery of all projects (including copyediting, proofreading, quality control, and productioncoordination) for assigned account teams, ensuring that work is performed on time, within budget, and tothe highest quality standard. You will also contribute to achievement of project profitability by effective projectmanagement and monitoring/reporting any changes to project scope. You will also champion editorial standards andprocesses for best practices across departments and clients.

Key Accountabilities:

Operational
- Develop in-depth understanding of client and internal team structures and individual responsibilities
- Proactively share knowledge and experience gained to optimize project delivery and business success
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures, Business Operating Procedures, and meet all specified metrics, bring any difficulties to the attention of the Manager
- Provide informed support when necessary, to any of the other key service lines within CCMEE (Meetings & Events, Patient Communications, Creative Services Studio, Design, Digital, and Print), Scientific Services and support to Account teams

Specialized knowledge
- In-depth understanding of the editorial department's service offerings and processes.
- Develop and maintain good understanding of creative, print, and digital capabilities within MedCom
- Develop and maintain a good understanding of the MedCom's core capabilities, services, and products in order to propose client solutions
-Understanding of business context within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated healthcare industries.

Project Execution and Success
- Ensure the execution of timely, high-quality work delivered within project scope and according to objectives and specified metrics under the direction of the project supervisor or line manager
-Monitor project progress, scope changes, and own hours sufficient to flag changes in scope to project lead, and proceed accordingly
- Communicate in a sensitive, diplomatic, and informed manner with internal personnel and clients, KOLs/faculty, and suppliers, projecting an efficient, capable, and professional image at all times

Quality Control andBest WorkingPractices
-With scientific lead, ensure that all quality control procedures are followed, and all approvals and signoffs have been obtained (client, KOLs/faculty, authors, internal)
- Ensure that all items are produced efficiently to the correct specification and highest quality
- Contribute to development of editorial standards and processes for best practices across clients, including training and mentorship of non-editorial teammates in best practices

New business and budgeting
- Provide creative input into the generation of proposals and subsequentdevelopment of editorial items, in cooperation with the project team
- Contribute to the budgeting and scoping process on assigned and acrossteams as requested.Qualifications

Education:
- A Bachelor's degree (or educational equivalent) preferred

Skills:
- Advanced computer and Internet skills, including knowledge of MS applications such as Word,
PowerPoint, and Excel as well as Adobe Acrobat, EndNote
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Client-focused approach to work
- A flexible approach with respect to work assignments and new learning
- Ability to manage multiple parallel and varied tasks with positivity and prioritize workload with attention
to detail
- Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Have demonstrated willingness to share knowledge and experience with others within, and outside of,
team
- Time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to continuously improve way of working; unprompted problem anticipation and resolution
-Have demonstrated the ability to brief others appropriately and accurately in a timely fashion
- Ability to assess skills and potential to mentor

Knowledge and Experience:
- Strong previous experience working as an Editorial Specialist in a Medcom agency is preferred.
-Relevant experience in a copyediting/proofreading role preferably within the pharmaceutical industry
and ideally gained working with a communication agency; highly refined copyediting, and proofreading
skills
- Relevant experience in the design, layout, and production of both printed materials and electronic
media

In return we will be able to offer you a structured career pathway and encouragement to develop within the role including awareness and understanding of the industry. You will be well supported and your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive base salary as well as a benefits package including holiday, a pension scheme, medical cover as well as other leading-edge benefits that you would expect with a company of this type.

Apply today to begin your Parexel journey!Why Work at Parexel

There are pivotal moments in every career: Sharing new treatments. Improving processes. Delivering life-saving advances. The people who succeed are the ones who make the journey go further and faster every time. What if you had a partner to support you as you reach the next level in your professional path? A partner who believes a collaborative environment is key to achieving your goals? A partner who is dedicated to your health and wellness so you can help make a difference in the lives of millions worldwide?

That's Parexel. We're a diverse team of professionals focused on one goal: getting treatments into the hands of those who need them most. Working together, the results we bring to our clients and the opportunities we bring to our team get better with every step.

How can we help you on your journey? Find your path, and learn more on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Glassdoor.

Company

Parexel International Corporation is a leading global biopharmaceutical services organization, providing a broad range of knowledge-based contract research, consulting, and medical communications services to the worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Committed to providing solutions that expedite time-to-market and peak-market penetration, Parexel has developed significant expertise across the development and commercialization continuum, from drug development and regulatory consulting to clinical pharmacology, clinical trials management, medical education and reimbursement. Parexel Informatics, Inc., a subsidiary of Parexel, provides advanced technology solutions, including medical imaging, to facilitate the clinical development process.

 

Mission: Parexel’s mission is to combine the strength of our expertise, experience and innovation to advance the worldwide success of the bio/pharmaceutical and medical device industries in preventing and curing disease.

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
+44 1895 238000
Location
The Quays
101-105 Oxford Road
Uxbridge
Middx
UB8 1LZ
GB

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