Editor III Job at The Fountain Group, Lake Forest, IL

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  • The Fountain Group
  • Lake Forest, IL

Job Description

Pay : $40-45/hr
Job Title: Editor III
Location/Hours : Mettawa, IL - Hybrid; 40 hours/week, M-F. Start time is flexible, usually 9 am-6 pm (with hour lunch, or 5:30 pm with ½ hour lunch). OT is required occasionally.
Contract : 1 year, likely extension beyond 1 year

Hiring Manager Notes:
  • Seeking a senior level Editor to join our in-house advertising agency.
  • Will work on a variety of Marketing materials that are both Physician & Patient facing; ideally would have pharmaceutical marketing editing experience within an advertising/promotional type of environment. We operate like an external agency, have designers, writers, Account & Project managers, branding etc.
  • Knowledge of FDA, Pharma standards & Guidelines, promotional standards would be ideal. Strong medical editing/proofreading skills, knowledge of AMA style (we use 11th edition)
  • Will likely come in and take ownership of a given account/business line. Someone accustomed to taking on ownership, leading editorial teams, would be desirable.
  • Maintain style sheet for brand, being a knowledge keeper of content changes, preferred wordings from given client etc.
  • Very deadline oriented, particularly the editing function, we have daily deadlines, so ability to maintain accuracy while being fast paced.
  • Big therapeutic areas - Immunology, Neuroscience, Oncology, Endocrinology amongst others. Rep training & education materials.
  • Past resumes seen - editorial but regulatory (could work but, we work with promo pieces)
  • Editorial/Proofing Assessment will be given post preliminary interview - try to limit it to 1-2 hours max
What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?
1. Meticulous editing and proofreading skills
2. Proficiency in 11th edition AMA style, including referencing
3. Pharma experience; familiarity with industry standards
4. Ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy
7. Ability to manage multiple deadlines; work well under pressure
5. Experience fact checking medical claims against published sources
6. Exceptional communication skills; collaborative; takes ownership of projects
8. Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat annotation tools

What are the top 3-5 skills requirements that would be nice to have-but not required?
Editor may assist with project submission via Veeva PromoMats, so experience with Veeva Promomats submissions a definite plus

Job Responsibilities:
  • Proofreads and edits pharmaceutical marketing, health education, and corporate materials for spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors; format/style inconsistencies; and sense and clarity
  • Aligns projects with brand standards and corporate style
  • Ensures projects comply with applicable industry and FDA regulations
  • Verifies Medical/Regulatory/Legal feedback has been properly implemented
  • Notates and communicates any edits and content queries in a clear, concise manner
  • Fact checks medical claims against published sources and creates annotated reference documents
  • Assists with project submissions using Veeva Vault PromoMats platform
  • Collaborates with cross-functional colleagues to deliver targeted, high-quality work
  • Attends kickoff, status, and other job-related meetings
  • Provides editorial leadership for assigned accounts, taking ownership and overseeing projects from concept to completion
Required Skills/Capabilities:
  • Exceptional medical proofreading and editing skills, including content referencing
  • Command of AMA 11th edition style
  • Experience fact checking and annotating medical claims
  • Experience submitting projects via Veeva Vault PromoMats a definite plus
  • Familiarity with FDA regulations for promotion of prescription drugs
  • Fluency in review of digital/interactive/tablet and print tactics targeted toward a variety of audiences, including medical professional, consumer, and corporate
  • Relentless attention to detail, but able to look at a project, or series of projects, holistically
  • Ability to review for language (spelling, grammar, consistency) and design (colors, formatting,
  • spacing, line wraps, etc.)
  • Strong time management skills; able to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy
  • Proactive and able to prioritize, research, and problem-solve without guidance
  • Approachable demeanor; positive attitude; collaborative, diplomatic communication style
  • Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Professional and Microsoft Word
  • 3-5 years of pharmaceutical advertising editing experience

Job Tags

Contract work, Flexible hours,

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