Our client, a leading Medical Communications Agency is currently looking for an Editorial Team Leader.
Under the guidance of the editorial director, you will manage a medical writing team, manage the resourcing of assigned accounts, provide writing/editorial support, contribute to the development of new business through scientific and strategic input into existing accounts and potential new business opportunities
You will ensure that the writing aspects of all projects are completed on time, to the clients’ brief and within budget. You will maintain the highest standard of written work by implementing quality control at all stages of a project
Day-to-day line management of designated medical writers (including objective setting, performance reviews and holiday approvals etc.) under the guidance of the Editorial Director
To work closely with the Editorial Director and account team to manage the writer resourcing of designated accounts
To provide scientific and strategic input into both new and existing accounts, in particular playing a key role in the development of publications strategy, and in the pitching process
The Editorial Team Leader will be responsible for writing and/or editing the whole range of projects undertaken by the client, generally without guidance from other members of the writing team
The Editorial Team Leader is also expected to facilitate completion of all projects, from first draft through to final page proofs, by undertaking such tasks as incorporating client/author changes to draft manuscripts up to final draft stage and undertaking necessary reference searches. Referencing of documents and provision of marked-up references to the client
Working with client services/editors to ensure all copyright approvals are sought from authors and publishers for any previously published figures. Liaising with designers/artworkers on design and page layout. Reviewing page proofs and checking colour proofs. Updating internal team and client with editorial progress
The Editorial Team Leader is also expected to work with more junior members of the writing team in a coaching capacity and help advise on the content and flow of articles during the editorial process. The Editorial Team Leader may also be required to provide scientific support at congresses/meetings (e.g. at slide previews)
