Scientific Editor

Key Responsibilities

Through hands-on copyediting and effective coordination of external freelance copyeditors, ensure quality, accuracy, grammatical correctness, clarity, appropriate style, and consistency of company materials within or ahead of deadlines
Direct development and publication of PRIME’s annual Compendium, including leading an inter-departmental steering committee
Independently maintain an accurate and up-to-date publication website for PRIME through real-time tracking of PRIME’s presentations and publications
Coordinate on-time translation of PRIME materials into different languages as specified in grant proposals and internal directives, including leveraging internal translation tools, contracting, sending/receiving materials, quality control, communication, follow-up, and handling invoices
Accurately and promptly track and send appropriate materials to marketing copywriter as needed to meet deadlines required for marketing campaigns
Coordinate formatting of scientific posters through external freelance designer to meet conference deadlines
Cultivate productive interdepartmental communication and workflows to facilitate effective, on-time delivery of educational materials, surveys, tools, scientific posters, concept art, etc.
Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in material workflows, working collaboratively within and between departments to develop and implement effective solutions

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in English or a related field
Work experience in scientific/medical editing and project coordination
Highly adaptable, results-driven, and motivated self-starter
Excellent command of the written English language, including all aspects of style, grammar, punctuation, mechanics, and spelling
Keen attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to multi-task and balance several deadlines/production deliverables simultaneously to deliver materials on time or ahead of deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills, both written and verbal
Familiarity with scientific and medical terminology, abbreviations, and AMA, APA style guides
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel