Porterhouse Medical is a global insights and healthcare communications agency with a reputation for excellence. We work with some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, helping them to connect with a global audience of healthcare professionals and patients, with a focus on improving people’s lives.
Our growing, expert team is the perfect blend of science and creativity. We have editors, strategists, medical writers, client services managers, and designers, who all work closely together on a variety of projects to ensure they are completed to the highest standard for our clients.
Our core values, which form our Porterhouse PATH (Passion, Ambition, Togetherness, and Humour), are built into our daily working lives and contribute to our culture and strong relationships.
Porterhouse is part of SCIRIS, a global family of agencies delivering exceptional healthcare communications and consultancy services. SCIRIS connects best-in-class capabilities to achieve success across therapeutic categories and all phases of brand development through offering bespoke programmes in healthcare communications, health economics and outcomes research, creative and brand strategy, medical compliance, and insights. Together we are united by our ability to deliver intelligent solutions, inspired by science.
Associate Editor (UK offices – London/Nottingham/Reading/Hybrid) – job description
As an Associate Editor, your key responsibilities will include:
* Helping to edit and proofread a wide variety of documents, from Word copy and manuscripts to PowerPoint slides and meeting materials, across several therapy areas.
* Helping to edit documents for style/specification, accuracy, consistency, and grammar, following the house style or another style as indicated (e.g., journal submission guidelines).
* Helping to check final proofs (both digital and print) for quality and accuracy prior to production.
* Being able to follow a brief.
* Taking on data checking and/or referencing jobs when required.
Desired background and skills
We are looking for the very best life sciences or English degree graduates in order to maintain our reputation as a first-class medical communications agency delivering scientific programmes of the highest quality. Specifically, we are looking for individuals with the following skills, attributes, and qualifications:
* A bachelor’s degree (2:1 or higher) in a life science (biological sciences, biomedical sciences, or biochemistry, or a closely related subject) or English (single honours) and a strong academic record; appropriate postgraduate qualifications will add to the strength of the application.
* Excellent English language skills and meticulous attention to detail.
* The ability to pick up and understand new information rapidly, and to work well both in a team and individually.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
* A strong work ethic and a solution-focused ‘can do’ attitude combined with intellectual curiosity and creativity.
* A passion for medical communications and education.
Applications
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to careers@porterhousemedical.com for the attention of Jan Coetzee (Talent Manager). We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies.
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