Editor

Title: EditorLocation: Remote - Priority given to candidates close to the Irvine, CA, officeContract: 6 months• Agency Experience is a must• Sr Level for a minimum of 5 years at leastWhat are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:• FACT CHECKING is a must! Five (5) or more years in a pharmaceutical ad agency environment is required.• Able to independently navigate and complete editorial tasks by understanding requirements and choosing the most effective approach, rather than relying solely on instructions or frequent supervision• Five (5) or more years’ experience with the ability to conduct all types of reviews and have a firm understanding of what the job needs for each round• Ability to communicate well cross-functionally with Agency teams when needed• Flexibility: Hours will vary depending on the business needs, must be able to work Pacific time zone hoursNOTE: Experience working with Oncology brands or neurotoxins would be a great plus, but not necessary. Candidates with close proximity to the Irvine office will be given priority consideration. If the role is converted into a full-time position, a hybrid schedule (in-office Tuesday through Thursday) will be required.Job functions/responsibilities:• Edit and proofread copy for assigned and other brands as needed• Fact checks annotated copy using provided references, ensuring acceptable sources are used• Collaborate and communicate with Editorial Director and team members to maintain quality and meet goals• Prioritize and manage workload, meetings, and various tasks to ensure all deliverables are met with excellence; ability to handle multiple jobs and prioritize as needed• Thoroughly understand assigned brands and product categories• Demonstrate a drive to ensure adherence to client and brand guidelines• Contribute ideas/feedback for improving process and minimizing error• Offer guidance and training to junior team members and freelancers to ensure integrity of editorial process• Proactively offer and provide help to others to ensure all work moves through the department efficiently• Create/maintain brand style guides and bibliographies in a timely manner• Understand and execute AMA style and varying editorial styles per brand needsQualifications:• Any College degree• 5 years medical editing and fact checking experience in a pharma ad agency/medical education environment (agency experience preferred)• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a motivated, self-starting attitude• Ability to creatively adapt to changing deadlines, providing recommendations as needed• Knowledge of current AMA style and FDA guidelines governing pharmaceutical products/devices• Solid ability to use MS Office (including Outlook, Teams, and Word), Adobe Acrobat, and/or ProofHQEEO:“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”