Senior Editor

Overview/About Lumanity

Lumanity is dedicated to improving patient health by accelerating and optimizing access to medical advances. We partner with life sciences companies around the world to generate evidence to demonstrate the value of their product, translate the science and data into compelling product narratives, and enable commercial decisions that position these products for success in the market. We do this through strategic and complimentary areas of focus: Asset Optimization and Commercialization, Value, Access, and Outcomes, Medical Strategy and Communications, and Real-World Evidence.

Position overview/Responsibilities

The Senior Editor ensures the editorial accuracy and quality of company deliverables and assists the Head of Editorial in efficiently managing workflow of all editorial services.

• Ensures the overall editorial accuracy and quality of all written material with respect to style, consistency, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Supports the establishment of and adherence to consistency standards and style preferences for client teams, maintaining style guides when appropriate to incorporate updated client preferences
• Works with the Head of Editorial to prioritize workflow and manage deadlines, communicating effectively to address evolving priorities as they impact timelines and attending status meetings when needed
• Addresses editorial-related questions from Medical colleagues, as well as more junior editors and freelancers
• Provides higher-level editorial support when needed, reviewing for standard AMA and grammatical rules while also approaching language/voice with a critical eye
• Communicates effectively with Medical colleagues, Client Solutions colleagues, Project Managers, and the Creative Department to ensure quality; support adherence to timelines, budget, and process; and foster a collaborative team dynamic
• Performs an appropriate level of edit as directed by the Medical Writer (neither “overedits” nor “underedits”)
• Meets project deadlines without compromising editorial quality, effectively managing multiple projects when necessary
• Assists the Publication Technology Department in keeping EndNote entries accurate and up to date
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English
• Proficient knowledge of AMA style
• 3+ years of experience in medical editing, preferably in an agency setting
• Flexible, deadline oriented, and able to work as part of a multifunctional team
• Maintains a professional attitude, even in challenging situations
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe
• Ability to edit content in a variety of therapeutic areas
• Ability to quickly and amicably respond to changing client needs and conditions
• Ability to evaluate, interpret, and analyze both written and verbal communications
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters teamwork
• Understands and complies with policies and procedures as outlined in the Corporate Handbook

Benefits

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on what matters to you – health and well-being, personal finances, professional development, and a healthy work/life balance:

• Competitive salary plus bonus scheme
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous amount of paid time off annually + 10 paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Health Savings Account option with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance at 1.5x annual salary and much more