Medical Editor, Jr.

• Work with a team of editors and writers to manage document control, edit and format for consistency and one voice: work with FDA stakeholders in their review of complex scientific documents including reviews of new drug applications, policy documents, committee briefings, and slide presentations
• Perform copy editing for grammar, punctuation, style, and internal consistency
• Perform literature searches to assist with editing and revision of document content
• Perform routine quality checks on work done by fellow medical writers/editors
• Manage SharePoint site organization and updates
• Check document for Section 508 compliance
• Work with FDA stakeholders on establishing project requirements, scope, risks, and deliverables
• Oversee task order project management including financials and forecast
• Participate in management activities as defined by management team
• Assist with overall project support as needed

• Ability to take meeting notes and synthesize into major discussion points
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage a diverse portfolio of projects to complete work in a timely manner and meet mandatory deadlines despite frequent interruptions and shifting priorities
• Computer skills: MS Office
• Intermediate experience and/or certification in Microsoft Word with willingness to learn advanced features

• Experience editing guidelines or other policy documents for the federal government
• 2+ years of copy-editing experience and familiarity with a style guide (e.g., AP, Chicago, or AMA)
• Familiarity with SharePoint, EndNote, and Visual Basic
• Familiarity with Section 508 compliance
• Experience preparing drug applications in the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to understand and follow scientific discussion on drugs, clinical trials, adverse events, treatment effects, and product labeling
• Familiarity with FDA regulatory process

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM disciplines preferred)

• $46,000-62,000
• Salary commensurate with experience.

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