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Pearson is a drug-free workplace.
- Performs substantive editing and copy editing on all clinical products.
- Is able to function as lead editor on any clinical project
- Inventorying and evaluating components for numbers and types of tables and figures
- Editing and writings art specifications as needed
- Tracking and routings art through the approval process
- Verifying references
- Assists with desktop publishing Administration Directions and Record Forms for pilot, tryout, and standardization testing phases.
- Files Copyright Information Forms with copies of author contracts, permissions, and vendor contracts.
- Submits monthly metrics.
- Maintains version control of manuscript through editing rounds with author(s)/RD(s).
- Works with Design Manager, RD, RA, and vendor to clarify and resolve art and page layout issues.
- Maintains Decision Log for each project to which s/he is assigned and lets team members know when log has been updated.
- Prepares manuscript for typesetter and mocks up components for vendors.
- Copyedits sampling and marketing copy as requested.
- Assists technical writer in verifying and refining User Manuals.
- Performs assigned editorial tasks are on time and within budget.
- Writes articles for company newsletters and technical reports, as assigned.
- Mocks up Record Forms for customized Web delivery.
- Serves as project liaison to Production, Manufacturing, Legal, Project Management, Marketing, Inventory Planning, and Inventory Control.
20% of the time will be spent doing substantive editing
2% of the time will be will be spent doing complete editorial portion of manufacturing requisition and route
10% of the time will be spent reconciling editorial problems with content and functional design requirements with RD/Author/Research Analyst
10-15% of the time will be focused on reference verification
+/-10% will be copyediting text and art specs (on hard copy and electronically)
+/-10% will be proofing
+/-10% is spent on desktop publishing documents for pilot, tryout, and standardization phases (Administration Directions, Record Forms, Questionnaires, newsletters, consent forms, etc.)
5% will be focused on document functional design requirements and create sample pages for final components
+/-15% will be reviewing, tracking, and approving art
+/- 3% of the position will be focused on completing Copyright Information Forms and file with Legal dept.
5% will be software and professional skills training
+/- 3% of the time will be spent assisting in tracking down sources of material that require permission to reprint as necessary
+/- 2% the candidate will assist in updating Clinical Editorial Style Guide and procedural documents as necessary
Expected to have a bachelor's degree in English or related field; at least 3 years experience with editing and some experience with the production process. Should have solid working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel. Strong attention to detail required. Experience Editing technical documentation or technical writing experience helpful. Strong organization and time management skills required.
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