Senior Medical Editor
Physicians Education Resource (PER Group), a medical publishing and education company specializing in oncology, has an immediate opening for a Senior Medical Editor. We are an established and growing organization located in Dallas, TX. This position will serve as second-in-command to the department manager and will include the following responsibilities:
Edit and proofread manuscripts and other material to correct mistakes in data, layout, grammar, syntax, and style in keeping with PER and AMA standards
Compare all data to references to ensure accuracy in keeping with PER standards
Manage time effectively to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards
Assist in the management of editorial workload and help editors prioritize daily work flow
The ideal candidate will have:
Knowledge of technical editing , proofreading skills, and a basic understanding of medical literature and research
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
Demonstrated ability to manage project schedules and work flow
Experience in creating processes and procedures to streamline work flow
Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Acrobat; Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint; Internet researching; and InDesign
Education/Experience (Minimum)
BS/BA in the life sciences, English, or journalism; MS/MA desirable
Three or more years of technical editing experience (medical/scientific editing preferred)
Expert knowledge of grammar and editing rules; knowledge of AMA style guidelines preferred
Experience in team leading/supervision a plus
PER Group offers a competitive salary and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Free Parking, and Fitness Center.
Please send your resume and salary requirements to
hr@mmhlp.com.
Visit www.cancerlearning.com for more information.
- Location: Dallas, TX (75219-Oaklawn)
- Compensation: PER Group offers a competitive salary and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Free Parking, and Fitness Center.
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