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Editor / Translator

Location: Burton-on-Trent (Onsite)
Type: Full-Time

Salary; 27-30K

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit financial reports to ensure clarity, consistency and accuracy.

• Format and prepare reports for publishing.

• Translate financial material from Japanese to English and vice versa, ensuring language sounds natural whilst maintaining accuracy.

Skills Required:

• Native-level English and strong Japanese

• Strong grasp of grammar and attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Skills Preferred:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to edit to achieve clarity and coherence

• Skilled in maintaining tone, style, and context

• Effective collaboration and teamwork

• Excellent time management to meet deadlines

Purpose of the Job
Develop, manage, and execute a customer-focused content publishing strategy for electronic/print clinical review periodicals and other clinical content in the individual and institutional markets. Clearly define the content development plan, including text, format, and multimedia components for all applicable modes of delivery. Accountable for the on-time delivery of product, management and achievement of budget, schedules, reporting, and contract negotiation. Engage in product and process innovation.
Key Result Areas
Content Strategy
+ In collaboration with Publisher, develop, manage, and execute an individual/institutional publishing strategy that includes print and electronic solutions. Ensure customer needs are met and content currency goals are achieved for assigned specialties.
+ Leverage existing content and platforms to maximize return on investmentCreate innovative approaches to content types and delivery to drive increased revenue and distribution of content
+ Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders; consider global and local content needs as well as content gaps when developing content strategy
+ Monitors and identifies new opportunities to enhance/expand our content electronicallyResearch new topic areas for product line expansion and create proposals built on data analysis
In-depth Customer and Market Knowledge
+ Gain an in-depth understanding of the issues, trends, needs, and preferences of user base in order to provide high-quality information resources
+ Engage in regular and systematic user research to inform content strategy including, but not limited to, sustained social media engagement in topic areas relating to your portfolio
+ Develop a network of high-quality contacts; identify potential authors/editors, current and emerging opinion leaders, and clinicians
+ Maintain a strong knowledge of competitive offerings in both print and electronic format
+ Keep abreast of the changing healthcare and technology landscape and the impact these changes have on user needs, content accessibility, and usage
+ Attend appropriate medical conferences, author/editor meetings, product/technology information sessions, healthcare institutions
Content Usage
+ Gain a deep understanding of content usage to inform strategy
+ Conduct user surveys and focus groups to gauge usefulness and need for content, features, and functionality
+ Control of Budgets, Schedules, Contracts Responsible for: Keeping products on budget, maximizing revenue opportunity, and reducing costs while maintaining consistent high quality
+ Preparing year-end financial analyses for assigned products
+ Establishing editor contractual obligations that are in keeping with the approved financial product plan
+ Development and production schedules; work with colleagues to ensure that manuscripts are delivered on schedule and issues are published in cover month
Collaboration
+ Collaborate with Content Development and Production to develop and create global products in keeping with the defined strategy
+ Work with Marketing and Sales to promote products and collaborate in the development of marketing plans, including participation in conferences and trade shows
U.S. National Base Pay Range: $59,200 - $98,600. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.
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Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

**Job Overview**
Performs quality control review of Medical Writing deliverables from internal and external authors to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with format and style requirements. Provides leadership, training, and guidance to staff, and assists in resource management.
**Essential Functions**
+ Is a subject matter expert within the group and a source of advice and information to IQVIA staff on quality control processes;
+ Conduct quality control (QC) review of a wide range of Medical Writing deliverables for both internal and external customers, including complex and substantial documents, with limited guidance and consistent high quality and efficiency;
+ Document findings clearly, in accordance with defined procedures and checklists;
+ Liaise promptly with document authors in case of questions or missing sources;
+ Provide service metrics and scores, as required;
+ Develop quality tools such as checklists, quality guidelines, standards and scoring methodology to meet project specific needs;
+ May have responsibility for resourcing of QC tasks within the team;
+ Take a leading role in providing training, guidance, and mentoring within the QC group;
+ May take a formal supervisory role in managing QC staff and/or contract resources;
+ Take a leading role in proposing, developing, evaluating, and implementing process changes and tools and monitoring their adoption and benefits;
+ Take a leading role in QC team meetings and ensuring that lessons learned are shared and consistent approaches are applied;
+ Contribute to budget proposals for QC tasks and maintain a clear understanding of the time and resources needed for tasks within remit;
+ May take a leadership role for a stand-alone QC project, lead the team, and be the primary contact with the customer;
+ May participate in project team meetings and liaise directly with the customer on QC issues, as appropriate and with senior support as needed;
+ Take responsibility for on-time delivery of QC review comments;
+ Manage daily assignments, planning and directing work, and take responsibility for managing workload for assigned projects and tasks, in collaboration with senior staff;
+ Keep abreast of current data, trends, medical writing (MW)/regulatory knowledge, developments and advances in area of drug development/MW.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree Life sciences related discipline or related field Req
+ Master's Degree Life sciences related discipline or related field Pref
+ Ph.D. Life sciences related discipline or related field Pref
+ Typically, at least 8 years experience working with clinical trial documentation in a research environment, including significant experience of performing quality control (QC) review of clinical trial-related documents, defining and refining processes, and training and developing others.
**Experience**
+ Requires in-depth understanding of the structure, format, and purpose of a wide range of MW deliverables and the importance of consistency, clarity, and accuracy versus sources. Req
+ Careful attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency;
+ Impeccable English language skills and ability to detect and correct grammatical, spelling, and language errors;
+ Ability to understand scientific/medical documents and identify deficiencies, errors and inconsistencies;
+ Familiarity with the structural and content requirements of clinical study reports, protocols, and similar documents;
+ Proactivity and advanced organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize workload effectively with commitment to deadlines;
+ Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in English, both in writing and verbally, and confidence in using a range of communication methods to achieve results;
+ Good understanding of clinical drug development and the functions, steps, and processes involved;
+ Advanced understanding of the nature and purpose of Medical Writing deliverables;
+ Ability to provide clear and effective guidance and training in the form of written instructions, presentations, and one-to-one discussion;
+ Ability to provide thorough, appropriate, and sensitive feedback to less experienced colleagues;
+ Confident use of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat;
+ Ability to quickly establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and customers at a range of seniority levels.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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Legal Technical Editor
Are you passionate about legal content and driven to ensure accuracy in complex publications?Would you enjoy collaborating with expert contributors to shape trusted legal resources?
About our TeamYou will join a collaborative editorial team focused on delivering high-quality legal publications. The team works closely with consultant editors and colleagues across business units to maintain authoritative, up-to-date legal content.
About the RoleAs a Legal Technical Editor you will monitor, update, and enhance UK legislation content across a range of respected publications. You'll play a key role in maintaining accuracy and usability while ensuring content is delivered on schedule across print and digital formats.
Responsibilities
+ Monitor legal developments and update existing legislation to ensure currency
+ Add new legislation across publications, including relevant annotations
+ Prepare prelims and approve final proofs for service issues, bound volumes, and annuals, supporting print production
+ Meet production standards by prioritising tasks and adhering to deadlines across print and online formats
+ Respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
+ Participate in quality reviews and audits
+ Support operational improvements and adherence to publishing milestones
+ Take part in ongoing training and professional development
Requirements
+ Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to work within defined style guidelines
+ Excellent command of written and spoken English
+ Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing demands
+ Effective communication skills and a professional, collaborative approach
+ Confidence working with colleagues and stakeholders across different locations
+ Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
+ Ability to learn and use new tools and systems, including XML and Microsoft Office
+ Experience in legal publishing or legal practice
Work in a Way That Works for YouWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working PatternWorking flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
About the BusinessLexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here ( to access benefits specific to your location.
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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

Overview

Join to apply for the Editor role at EMJ .

Become a central figure for the editorial success of EMJ, AMJ, and EMJ Learning. You’ll be the go-to person for medical insights, and be responsible for ensuring and upholding the gold-standard quality of our content across all platforms, ranging from journals to podcasts. Your tactical vision will drive audience growth and engagement, as you nurture strong relationships with key opinion leaders and Editorial Boards, and oversee a peer review process that sets the industry standard.

What’s in it for you

• Shape your future: This is a high-impact role with opportunities for real progression and the chance to shape the future of the EMJ brand.
• Comprehensive health coverage: You’ll receive Bupa medical cashback after probation, and Aviva private medical insurance kicks in after one year.
• Generous time off: Start with 25 days of holiday, plus an extra day for each year of service, up to 30 days. We also offer enhanced maternity leave, so you have time to bond with your baby.
• Stay active and save: Our Bike to Work scheme helps you stay active while saving money on your commute.
• Celebrate with the team: We love bringing everyone together for our legendary Summer Ball, festive Christmas celebrations, and other company-wide events.
• Experienced and Qualified: You bring 8+ years of experience at management level in medical or healthcare publishing, and hold a medical science-related degree (a Master’s or PhD is preferred).
• A natural leader and mentor: You have experience coaching and developing an editorial team of eight or more, working with them to create exceptional content while continually improving processes and standards.
• A meticulous professional with a commitment to quality: Your high standards for quality and ethics are non-negotiable. You are diligent about monitoring journal standards and ensuring compliance with regulations like ABPI.
• A strategic and innovative thinker: You are forward-thinking, keeping up to date with the latest medical innovations. You’re eager to develop and execute new content strategies that support brand growth and keep our readership engaged.
• A digitally minded expert: You understand the importance of a strong digital presence and are exceptional at leading SEO best practices to expand our audience and impact.
• A collaborative leader and communicator: You are a confident communicator who can share insights, learnings, and challenges with a management team, contributing directly to the company’s future direction.

What you’ll do

• Lead and Mentor the Editorial Team: Work with and mentor the editorial team to deliver exceptional content. Continually develop and improve processes to ensure all staff meet required standards.
• Ensure Gold-Standard Quality & Compliance: Monitor journal standards and implement quality-control procedures. Ensure the team is trained and abides by ethical publishing standards and ABPI compliance.
• Strategise and Innovate Content: Stay on top of new medical innovations to develop and execute content strategies suitable for our readership and the wider brand.
• Drive Brand Expansion: Play a key role in helping the company launch and establish additional journals, including new publications in the US.
• Elevate Digital Presence: Lead on SEO best practices for all published articles to reach the widest possible audience and drive engagement.
• Contribute to Company Management: Act as part of the company’s management team, regularly sharing insights to help shape our future direction.

Key Information

• Working pattern: Up to 2 days flexibility to work from home (full-time in office during probation).
• Reporting to: Editorial Director
• Location: London/Moorgate office

We offer a hybrid work environment. To support training and development during your initial three-month probation, this period will be fully office-based, five days a week. Following this, regular office presence of at least three days a week is expected.

About EMJ

EMJ’s purpose is to elevate the quality of healthcare globally by supporting all healthcare professionals with free and easy access to medical journals and lifelong learning opportunities. We aim to create Gold Medal Winners, enabling healthcare professionals to become the best versions of themselves. We also equip our employees with the skills, tools, and knowledge they need to be in the top 10% of what they do and create Gold Medal Winners in the company.

At EMJ, we believe in…

• Taking care of your own: Proactive and responsible actions lead to an inspiring place to work that we are proud of.
• Going the extra mile: Always give your best performance to create a team that stands out for hard work and excellence.
• Entire buy-in: Everyone’s loyalty to our vision, values, culture, and long-term goals, pursued in a positive and passionate way.

Find out more about us and careers at EMJ.

Application process

Your CV will be reviewed by the Recruitment team. If successful, we will arrange a telephone call, followed by a 2-stage interview process: one focused on competencies and one on EMJ values.

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Are you an experienced editorial leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality legal content and driving operational excellence?
Do you enjoy leading teams through innovation and transformation, including the adoption of AI-enabled workflows that enhance productivity, quality, and customer value?
About our Team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX ( ), a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case. The company employs over 2,000 technologists, data scientists, and experts to develop, test, and validate solutions in line with RELX Responsible AI Principles ( ).
About the Role
Reporting to the Director, Case Law Content Performance and Operations, the UK Managing Editor, Cases is responsible for leading UK-based editorial teams delivering case law content across the UK portfolio. The role has overall accountability for business-as-usual production across online case law and Law Reports, ensuring content meets established standards for quality, timeliness, and completeness while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement. Based in the UK (Farringdon / Lexis House), this position also plays a key role in the adoption of AI-enabled workflows and editorial innovation.
Responsibilities
+ Oversee workflows for UK case law content across digital and print formats, ensuring quality, accuracy, timeliness, and cost effectiveness.
+ Collaborate with commercial and product stakeholders to align editorial output with market requirements and opportunities.
+ Develop, monitor, and report on editorial metrics and performance indicators aligned to operational objectives.
+ Drive adoption, growth, and integration of systems, tools, automation, and AI-enabled solutions within editorial processes.
+ Lead UK-based editorial teams delivering case law content across the UK portfolio.
+ Ensure online case law and Law Reports outputs meet established standards for quality, timeliness, and completeness.
+ Support operational efficiency and performance management within a structured, high-performance environment.
+ Contribute to innovation, consistency, productivity, and quality across editorial operations.
Requirements
+ Experience leading editorial teams and content production operations.
+ Ability to manage complex workflows across digital and print publishing environments.
+ Strong focus on quality, accuracy, timeliness, and operational excellence.
+ Experience using performance metrics and reporting to drive outcomes.
+ Ability to collaborate effectively with commercial and product stakeholders.
+ Experience supporting process improvement, automation, or AI-enabled workflows.
+ Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
+ Ability to work in a structured, high-performance environment while driving innovation.
Work in a Way That Works for You
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working Pattern
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here ( to access benefits specific to your location.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here.
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We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.

**Quality Control Editor with German**
**Location** - London (22 Bishopsgate, City of London, London EC2N 4A)
**Work Model** - Hybrid.
We are seeking in the Quality Control Editor with 1-3 years' experience in the Maps POI editing. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in QA/QC and technological knowhow of online Maps.
**Job Expectations:**
- Basic understanding end user operational and online maps and their uses for navigation, information and other nuances
- L2 Editor will be working on multiple short to long term pilots within online maps space and should be able to adapt to new projects, workspaces and technical specifications
- Comfortable dealing with rapidly evolving work environment
- Strict adherence to policies with understanding of work productivity and efficiency
- Willing to work in a shift-based hybrid work schedule
**Skills Required:**
- Graduate/Postgraduate in any discipline
- POI editing experience 1-3 years
- QC experience 1-3 years
- Work closely with leads/SMEs/editors to communicate quality metrics
- Strong analytical skills and attention to details
- Ability to identify errors/defects and qualitatively analyze and validate all attributes of L1 tickets sampled size and ensure that editors have adhered to defined specifications and policies.
- Ensure accuracy of all curated info pertaining to the POIs by referencing various data sources like websites, imagery etc.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Gather data through web search
- Comfortable being held to metrics to measure performance
- Meet with peers and trainers for ad-hoc sessions policy related
- Knowledge of working on MS Excel / Quip Spreadsheets would be a plus
- Fluency in German language is required
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Overview

Editor, Children’s (Puffin) – Penguin Random House UK

Penguin Random House UK is the UK’s largest publisher, with around 2,000 staff and more than 1,500 books published each year. This role sits in Puffin Non-Fiction and offers the opportunity to work with a broad range of brand authors and contemporary classics in children’s non-fiction.

The role

This exciting role encompasses editorial and administrative tasks. You’ll primarily be supporting the growth of the Puffin Non-Fiction team, working with a broad range of brand authors as well as contemporary classics of the future. You will be responsible for the editorial workflow and project-management of a wide range of titles through to publication. This is a great opportunity to join a creative and commercial team with collaborative support to develop your editorial skills in a non-commissioning role.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively providing editorial support to senior members of the team throughout all stages of the book-making process, while taking responsibility for your own designated projects.
• Collaboratively working on the in-house process for specific books, including scheduling and running costings.
• Taking responsibility for managing the editorial workflow and project-managing a wide range of titles through to publication; developing and honing editorial skills across the list.
• Providing Biblio support across Puffin Non-Fiction titles, compiling metadata, jacket and cover copy.
• Working closely with authors and brand owners on existing projects at different stages of publication.
• Providing excellent author care and acting as a point of contact for authors and agents, answering questions where possible and passing queries on to managers.
• Attending new project meetings, reading proposals, and engaging in conversations about new book ideas.
• Editing manuscripts for a select number of titles.
• Liaising with in-house teams, authors and agents.
• Presenting titles at internal meetings.
• Contributing to the publishing vision by inputting ideas for format, binding, design, price and promotional campaigns.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone with demonstrable editorial experience and solid market knowledge in publishing. You might currently be an Assistant Editor or Project Editor looking for your next challenge, or an Editor wanting hands-on experience on a different type of list and exposure to household brands and names. You’ll be creative, reliable and unflappable with excellent desk-editing, copy-editing and project management experience, combined with outstanding organisation and time management skills. Personal initiative and the ability to work autonomously are also important in this role.

• Proven skills in editing and working with authors and agents.
• Understanding of managing multiple stakeholders of varying seniorities.
• Initiative, creative motivation, and a proactive nature.
• Proven skills in managing the Biblio data system.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and work under pressure.
• Demonstrable understanding of project management and critical path requirements.
• Proven editing and proofreading skills.

Preferred criteria

• Engaged with popular culture, well-informed on current trends, and design awareness.
• Team player with interpersonal sensitivity.

Application instructions

Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Sunday 7 September 2025. Please note we have an extended deadline on this advert because of the summer holiday break.

As part of your cover letter, please respond to the following questions (no more than 300 words in total):

1. We’re looking for someone with a real interest in Non-Fiction. Tell us about a children’s Non-Fiction book from the last two years that has impressed you. What stood out?
2. This position will involve helping to manage exciting projects across the list. Please share an example of a project you have worked on and the role you played within the team.

Please ensure you include a cover letter, as it is a crucial part of our assessment process. The cover letter offers an opportunity to show how your experience and interests align with the role requirements. Typically, we expect the cover letter to be between 1-2 pages. We are looking for someone to join the team as soon as possible, but we are happy to accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate.

Salary and working arrangements

Circa £33,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits. There is scope to consider salary depending on experience.

We expect you will work from the office 3 days a week; we are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Writing/Editing
• Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing

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Senior Clinical Editor
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
As a Senior Editor at ICON, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and quality of scientific documents and publications related to clinical trials.
**What You Will Do:**
- Perform internal document QC review of nonclinical documents (eg, Drug Metabolism, CMC, Toxicology, Translational Science, Preclinical) to ensure compliance with the client Style Guide, template formatting, and submission ready standards.
- Copyedit/proofread for grammar, style, and format according to AMA and client style guides.
- Ensure internal consistency and confirm that data are reported correctly, statements accurately reflect a common message and text to tables, figures, and appendices are accurate and consistently presented.
- Check the reference list in documents, including verifying citation information via PubMed, ordering copies of references, and adding to the electronic document management system (EDMS), and ensuring each reference is cross-referenced in the document.
- Proofread documents against standard templates to ensure compliance with required sections and text.
- Perform publishing of PDF documents to client submission-ready standards. May involve multiple document compilation of PDF files to include appendices.
- Assist Medical Writing Operations staff with clinical document QC and publishing, as appropriate.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and support Medical Writing staff with other tasks, as appropriate.
- May interact cross-functionally to support clinical and nonclinical processes and template updates.
**Your Profile:**
You will have a strong foundation in editorial and content services, with the experience to work independently and guide others.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in English, Basic Science, or other analytical field with 4 years related experience in the pharmaceutical industry or 8+ years of experience in a discipline directly related to document production (eg, medical writing, QC, editing, publishing).
- Strong working knowledge of the editorial and publishing activities within Clinical Development.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, including the ability to format tables, insert cross-references, apply styles, and use templates. Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Adobe.
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe PDF bookmarking and internal/external hyperlinking to meet submission-ready standards.
- Experience in the use of an EDMS (eg, Veeva Vault or SharePoint).
- Ability to effectively communicate with vendors and manage outsourced editorial work.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple activities, prioritize effectively, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
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**What ICON can offer you:**
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.
Our benefits examples include:
+ Various annual leave entitlements
+ A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs.
+ Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
+ Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.
+ Life assurance
+ Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site ( to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here ( in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.
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