Senior Medical Editor in Reading

It's not every day we have a chance to make the world a healthier place—but here, it’s our way of life.

Idealistic?

Maybe.

Deeply pragmatic?

Always.

Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company that has carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, tech, and the people at the heart of it all.

It’s with a great sense of purpose that we work together with brave health and wellness companies to create and inspire healthier, happier, and longer lives.

It’s our passion.

And if you’re still reading, we’re guessing it might be yours too.

We are looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 2,000 talented professionals.

At Real Chemistry, we don’t just wish the world was healthier.

We leverage tech, data and creativity to make it so.

You in?

Real Chemistry is looking for a Medical Editor to join our growing team!

The Medical Editor plays a pivotal role in Real Chemistry’s Global Med Comms team by enhancing the clarity, accuracy, and impact of our medical communications.

By meticulously reviewing, editing, and verifying a wide array of medical content, the Medical Editor ensures our content resonates accurately and effectively across various media platforms.

This role is instrumental in upholding our commitment to the highest standards.

What you’ll do:

• Edit and proofread medical content across the full spectrum of medical and commercial communications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, flow and alignment with client style.
• Utilize a deep understanding of medical terminology and principles to enhance content quality.
• Collaborate closely with Medical, Client Services, Design and Project Management to maintain content quality and relevance, and to deliver against agreed timelines.
• Conduct thorough fact-checking, source verification – as needed.
• Stay abreast of the latest industry best practices and advocate them within your work.

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

• ​Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.
• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.
• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What you should have:

• A strong foundation in medical terminology and principles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• A keen interest to apply AI best practices to enhance editing capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with exceptional proofreading and editing capabilities.
• The ability to manage time effectively, work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Maintain an exceptional eye for detail.
• A proactive approach to desk research and source verification.
• Keen interest in continuous learning about medical advancements and guidelines.
• Experience in a team environment, showcasing strong organizational and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in science, journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience in a scientific/medical field.
• Experience as a medical editor in a medical communications agency is preferred.

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks.

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Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including a primary office location near in Moorgate, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, dental insurance, pension contributions and a five-week sabbatical program.

Other perks include health and wellness reimbursements, happy hours, and free healthy snacks to keep you running all day long.

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