An independent medical communications agency is seeking a talented Associate Editor to join their rapidly growing team. This is a fantastic role for a recent graduate with a science background and an interest in writing and communications to join a close-knit, supportive medical education agency where you can get involved in all the different functions and learn the ropes of medical communications. Ideally someone will have worked in a publishing or healthcare agency in an editorial capacity and have some experience of compliance management. The agency: Independent medical communications agency specialising in brand led medical education programmes and meetings Flat structure, sociable, good work life balance, collaborative, friendly and caring management Staff work with quite a lot more autonomy than in most agencies Everyone has outstanding understanding of how pharmaceutical marketing works, so they are tuned into customers and clients The assistant editor’s job: Provide editorial and compliance support Ensure accurate editing of materials through the editing process Edit slides including formatting text, figures, graphs and animations on Powerpoint Critique documents to improve format, use of English, grammar and style Create job bags and project manage the compliance process Work in close conjunction with the programme (client service) teams Ensure adherence to project spec and budget Advise on future pressure points to identify need for extra resource Is confident to brief and feedback to freelancers The ideal associate editor: Will have a life science degree Work experience in a medical communications/ healthcare communications agency or scientific publisher Experience referencing scientific materials Experienced with PowerPoint, preferably with hands on experience of Zinc and other compliance software (desired) This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing, family feel medical communications agency where you will be introduced to all aspects of agency life. Anyone wishing to start a career in editorial services or medical communications, get in touch