Director, Editorial Services

MediTech Media, Ltd, a leading medical communications agency providing a wide range of marketing services to world leading pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies is seeking a full-time Director, Editorial Services.  The Director, Editorial Services, is responsible for directing a team of medical writers and senior medical writers that research specialized areas of medical science in order to write, edit and proof-read text for MediTech Media, Ltd products as well as work with design and production teams to produce a range of printed and computer-based materials to meet the needs of MediTech Media, Ltd (MTM) clients. 

 

Responsibilities:

 

? Research medical and scientific topics utilizing various information services including in-house reference system, on-line journal subscriptions, libraries, and literature search databases

? Research and source appropriate medical literature for MTM editorial projects and proposals (often within a tight timeline)

? Assist with development of concepts and planning for editorial projects

? Write or edit publication manuscripts, slide kits, monographs, newsletters, meeting reports, posters, and other materials that utilize assimilated knowledge of specialized therapeutic area

? Proof-read all editorial work to comply with MTM and AMA style

? Assist or take the lead in creative development and writing detailed proposals for new business

? Attend and present at client meetings for new business where appropriate

? Direct planning and executing of all editorial projects

? Determine deadlines and budgeted editorial hours for each project undertaken, either from the relevant client service representative or senior editorial colleague

? Communicate regularly with editorial teams in MTM?s other offices in order to share best practice ideas to achieve great efficiency, commissioning of articles.

 

Experience and qualifications:

 

?  Bachelor?s degree in the life sciences from an accredited college or university required, combined with an MD, PhD, PharmD or Master?s degree. 

?  At least eight year?s relevant medical information, communications, or marketing writing experience required (agency or pharmaceutical), or an appropriate combination of education and experience. 

?  Experience in publications planning, promotional copywriting and strong science story/scientific message development

?  Experience in mentoring and managing staff required. 

?  General computer literacy required, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word, Proficiency in online medical resource searching (i.e., Ovid, Medline, Pub Med, etc.).

 

Core Competencies:

 

Commitment to quality, management, leadership, team player, written and verbal communication skills, listening skills, time management.

 

Salary and benefits:

 

Commensurate with experience, excellent benefits, package including 401(K) and three weeks annual vacation.

 

Contact:

 

Qualified candidates should send a resume, cover letter with salary expectations to: 

Chelsea Owens

MediTech Media, Ltd.

Six Concourse Parkway, Suite 3000

Atlanta, GA 30328

Fax:  404 233 2827

Email:chelsea.owens@meditechmedia.com