Medical Editor, Cactus Life Sciences

2 weeks ago


Maharashtra, India Cactus Communications Services Pte. Ltd. Full time

Job description:
Are you inclined towards science but also have a flair for the English language? Are you excited by the prospect of working on scientific communications material that impacts patient lives? If yes, come join the Editorial team at Cactus Life Sciences As a Medical Editor at Cactus Life Sciences, you will be at the forefront of disseminating critical information about the latest research in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries—information that is used by healthcare professionals to make clinical decisions, which in turn can have a tremendous positive impact on patient lives.

Job responsibilities:

- Edit and proofread scientific material of high strategic value for global pharmaceutical clients; ensure accuracy of grammar and syntax as well as technical terminology and data and identify and fix errors in logic and flow
- Format deliverables based on the internal style guide and client preferences. Maintain familiarity with the _AMA Manual of Style_
- Edit different types of deliverables such as slide decks, infographics, MILs, FAQs, scientific alerts
- Work with a high focus on customer and quality to consistently deliver high-quality edits and exceed client expectations
- Contribute to team initiatives such as knowledge sharing sessions and creation of internal resources
- Communicate effectively with various internal stakeholders, including but not limited to, project managers, scientific writers, and medical reviewers

Qualifications and prerequisites:

- A bachelor's (or higher) degree in Medicine, Life Sciences, or related fields, with an understanding of clinical research and medical terminology
- Superior English language skills, keen attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and work under tight timelines in a dynamic, high-pressure environment
- Ability to adapt to varying stakeholder preferences
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Literature reviewing and evaluation capabilities along with a basic knowledge of biostatistics

Application process:
Additional information:
About CACTUS:
Awards and Recognition:

- Cactus Communications has consistently ranked among the top 20 on the global list of the Top 100 Companies for Telecommute Jobs since 2016.
- Recognised as ‘Employers of the Future’ two years in a row in 2023 and 2022, in a study by LeadUp Universe, Fortune India and Work Universe
- Recognised as One of India’s Top 100 best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work® in 2022
- Winner of ‘Best Innovation Leveraging AI Services’ at AWS AI Conclave 2022
- Recognized as one of the Best Companies for Millennials 2019 by Times Ascent and Learning & Organisation Development Roundtable
- Emerged as one of India’s Top 10 Safe Workplaces for Women in a survey conducted by Rainmaker in 2019
- Ranked #1 among India’s Great Mid-Size Workplaces by Great Place to Work® Institute in 2017


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