Director, Editorial Services

DIRECTOR, EDITORIAL SERVICES - ATLANTA

Responsibilities

•Research medical and scientific topics utilizing various information services including in-house reference system, on-line journal subscriptions, libraries, and literature search databases
•Research and source appropriate medical literature for MTM editorial projects and proposals (often within a tight timeline).
•Assist with development of concepts and planning for editorial projects.
•Write or edit publication manuscripts, slide kits, monographs, newsletters, meeting reports, posters, and other materials that utilize assimilated knowledge of specialized therapeutic area.
•Proof-read all editorial work to comply with MTM and AMA style.
•Assist or take the lead in creative development.
•Writing detailed proposals for new business.
•Attend and present at client meetings for new business where appropriate.
•Direct planning and executing of all editorial projects.
•Determine deadlines and budgeted editorial hours for each project undertaken either from the relevant client service representative or senior editorial colleague.
•Commissioning of articles.

What we can offer?

In addition to a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, we are known for our friendly
and informal working environment where employees feel challenged and their contribution is
recognized. Opportunities for career and personal development are excellent.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience and qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree (life sciences preferable) and preferably a master’s or PhD or PharmD with residency and publication/writing experience or experience in medical or pharmaceutical field strongly preferred.
•At least eight year’s relevant medical information, communications, or marketing writing experience required (agency or pharmaceutical), or an appropriate combination of education and experience.
•Experience in mentoring and managing staff required.
•Computer Skills: General computer literacy required, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word, Proficiency in online medical resource searching (i.e., Ovid, Medline, Pub Med, etc.).

Competencies

•Commitment to Quality
•Management
•Team Player
•Leadership
•Written and verbal communication skills
•Listening skills
•Time management