Publications Editor

September 11, 2024

RTI International

Manchester

FULL TIME

Overview:

RTI International is an independent nonprofit research institute dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition with a worldwide staff of nearly 6,000. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organisation in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park, NC, USA.

RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS), a business unit of RTI International, is an independent and internationally recognised research organisation. We provide healthcare consulting and research expertise to optimise decision-making for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device products across their development and marketing life cycles. Clients rely on our expertise, quality standards, and integrity to guide their product development and regulatory and market access strategies. Our service groupings include Medical Communications; Value, Access, and HEOR; Patient-Centered and Outcomes Research; and Epidemiology and Biostatistics. RTI-HS has offices in the UK, US, Spain, France, and Sweden.

Are you a talented publications editor with great attention for detail who is looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy a mix of collaborative and independent work? Our Medical Communications group is seeking a publications editor with scientific and/or medical communications editing experience to join our growing team—and you might be just the right person! You will join a group of expert medical editors, writers, graphic designers, and scientific communication strategists working together to deliver exceptional content to our clients. In this role, you will collaborate with research staff and other members of the Medical Communications team on a broad range of RTI‑HS deliverables, including manuscripts, presentation materials, literature review reports, economic modelling reports, slide sets, conference abstracts, dossiers, and protocols.
Responsibilities:

Will include but not be limited to:

Editing RTI‑HS deliverables for grammar, spelling, style, and consistency, according to the appropriate style guide and company standards
Formatting complex documents according to RTI‑HS or client-provided Word templates
Setting or following publications style using company’s or client’s publication style, editorial policy, and publishing specification
Ensuring that graphical representation of data is clearly expressed
Reviewing large-scale organisation of documents and their overall flow
Creating and combining Adobe PDF files
Ensuring documents meet internal and client or journal specifications and adhere to a high-quality standard
Establishing and managing complex schedules or closely following and engaging with existing production schedules
Playing a key role in producing high-quality, impactful documents and contributing to the expanding field of medical communications as the team grows
Collaborating with contributors, writers, clients, project managers, editors, and designers

Qualifications:

University degree in Liberal Arts, English, Communications, or Journalism
Minimum of 5 years of editing experience (medical, scientific, or medical communications editing experience preferred)
Strong knowledge of general grammar and punctuation rules
Proficient in using style guides, particularly the AMA Manual of Style
Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, and Adobe Acrobat
100 pages) preferred
Experience with End Note reference management software preferred
Familiarity with medical terminology
Proven track record of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors and team members
Adept at supporting a diverse group of internal customers and adapting working style to suit various personalities and needs
Strong communication skills, including providing diplomatic and constructive feedback to writers, both written and spoken
Skilled at prioritising workload and making strategic decisions when faced with competing needs
Willing to seek support from the team when necessary