Medical editor
Independent
Experienced medical editor and proofreader: journal manuscripts, conference presentations, and educational and marketing materials.
Qualifications and previous experience
2.1 BSc (Hons) Physiology and Pharmacology (University of Southampton).
Professional experience and training has covered commissioning, peer-reviewing, technical copyediting, typesetting and proofreading across a range of high-profile publications and medical communication materials.
Skills
Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills for hard copy, on-screen and web-page editing. Proficient in use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Adobe InCopy and BSI standard marks. Comprehensive understanding of ICMJE, CONSORT and ABPI guideline requirements for scientific and marketing materials.
Subjects
All therapeutic areas in healthcare and biological sciences (including neurology, cardiology, oncology, infectious diseases, respiratory, endocrine, psychiatry, ophthalmology; and drug development, drug delivery, global health issues)
Details of work undertaken
Copyediting and proofreading to requested scope and timeframe of work. Sensitive editing to house/journal style guide, ensuring accuracy and clarity of text while adhering to international guidelines. Development of Word and PowerPoint templates.
