Editor

Attention to Detail

Can locate and identify errors in documents and files at a rigorous level; excellent eye for consistency; deep knowledge of the English language; is fluent in AMA style, with the ability to find answers to stylistic questions; is adept at secondary research; is comfortable working at the computer on complicated documents for long periods while maintaining focus and rigor

Executive Functioning

Is an integral and proactive member of the team; can be counted on to think through project complications collegially and own editorial workstreams in an integrated manner; works with project managers when deadlines conflict to achieve efficiency and proper resourcing; can handle multiple deadlines while maintaining focus to execute individual projects with excellence

Diligence, Dependability, and Honesty

Adheres to processes necessary to achieve excellence; knows how to push back when quality is being threatened; is not afraid to say “no” when absolutely necessary; understands how errors are introduced and has a strong distaste for scenarios that make quality harder to achieve; measures performance against perfection, choosing expediency only when necessary; evaluates materials honestly and constructively; cares about team and business success and has a desire to help; accepts responsibility for mistakes and works to rectify them

Time Management

Uses time effectively and efficiently; concentrates efforts on top priorities and seeks assistance when necessary; communicates with colleagues and solves problems proactively while avoiding unnecessary delays; accurately estimates length and difficulty of tasks; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks, actively and routinely evaluating upcoming work; offers to help on other projects when idle

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL AVALERE HEALTH POSITIONS

Client Focus

Is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations and requirements of clients; gets first-hand client information and uses it for improvements in services; acts with clients in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with clients and gains their trust and respect

Functional/Technical Skills

Has the functional and technical knowledge, skills, and creativity to do the job at an extremely high level of accomplishment

Ethics/Values/Integrity/Trust

Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; acts in a direct and truthful way; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain

INTERACTIONS (EXTERNAL)

INTERACTIONS (INTERNAL DEPARTMENTS)

Client (rare)

Copy

Art

Project Management

Client Service/Account

Shared Solutions

Other Staff, as needed

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required, preferably in English

Experience

Proofreading or editing experience required; must be computer literate

Experience fact-checking annotations to ensure they accurately support claims and follow established style

2 to 4 years of experience proofreading and/or editing in a fast-paced pharmaceutical agency or similar environment

Special

Knowledge/

What we can offer

You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year. We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.

Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support. Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey. You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.

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