Medical Editor "A"

Medical Editor

Cactus Communications

0 - 3 yrs 

Mumbai , Mumbai Suburbs

 

Job Description

 

Medical Editing presents doctors (with an MBBS degree) proficient in the English language and passionate about communicating science with the opportunity to work in an exciting, high-growth industry outside the clinical sphere.Medical Editors use their understanding of the subject matter, the medical industry, and publication norms to convert complex scientific content into error-free, publication-ready documents that are both scientifically and linguistically accurate.

At CACTUS, Medical Editors are part of the Medical Writing team that specializes in providing scientifically rigorousmedical and scientific writing services for pharmaceutical corporations, clinical research organizations, and researchers worldwide. We are looking for doctors to join our team of world-class medical editors and work in a dynamic, fast-paced global environment.

Job responsibilities of a Medical Editor


As a Medical Editor at CACTUS, you will be required to


• Ensure timely delivery of error-free, high-quality medical documents (manuscripts, posters, abstracts, presentations, etc.) that meet international standards of written English by
              1) Correcting errors in grammar, style, and syntax
              2) Ensuring accuracy of the data and content presented
              3) Identifying and fixing flaws in logic and flow
              4) Following style guides/templates provided by the client
• Work with the Managing Editor to develop best-practice-driven internal standards
• Help Medical Writers upgrade their English-language skills
Location: Andheri West, Mumbai

Desired Candidate Profile

Education-

UG:BHM - Hotel Management, MBBS - Medicine

PG:M.S/M.D - Any Specialization

Doctorate:Ph.D - Advertising/Mass Communication

You fit the bill if you have


• MBBS/MD with good understanding of clinical research and medical communications
• High level of attention to detail and superior English-language skills
• Basic knowledge of biostatistics
• Literature reviewing and evaluation capabilities
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Company Profile:

Cactus Communications

Cactus Communications is a leading provider of scientific communication services to more than 60,000 clients across 116 countries. In line with its mission-to enable growth through effective communication-CACTUS offers specialist academic editing, medical communications, publication support, transcription, translation, and training services to individuals and corporations across sectors such as academia, publishing, and pharmaceuticals. 

Combining the rich experience of a multi-national, multi-functional team; the peerless capabilities of over 1400 language and business professionals; and ingenious technological innovation, CACTUS helps researchers, journals, universities, and corporations achieve their publication goals. The CACTUS culture is an eclectic yet inclusive one, where people from different countries and professional backgrounds come together to form a global team that pursues excellence, prizes integrity, and works as a unified client-focused organization. 

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