Job Description

Editorial Assistant - Medical Communications

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About Avalere Health
Avalere Health ensures every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for. Equally. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams come together to forge unconventional connections, building a future where healthcare is not a barrier and no patient is left behind.

Achieving our mission starts with providing enriching, purpose-driven careers for our team that empower them to make a tangible impact on patient lives. We are committed to creating a culture where our employees are empowered to bring their whole selves to work and tap into the power of diverse backgrounds and skillsets to play a part in making a difference for every patient, everywhere.

Our flexible approach to working allows our global teams to decide where they want to work, whether in-office or at home based on team and client need. Major city hubs in London, Manchester, Washington, D.C., and New York, and smaller offices globally, serve as collaboration hubs allowing our teams to come together when it matters.

Our inclusive culture is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support our employees in bringing their whole selves to work with our six Employee Network Groups – Diverse Ability, Family, Gender, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, and Race/Ethnicity.

We are deeply invested in supporting professional growth for our employees through day-to-day career experiences, access to thousands of on-demand training sessions, regular career conversations, and the opportunity for global, cross-capability career moves.

About The Role
As an Editorial Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, compliant medical communications projects. You’ll work closely with account teams and senior editors, helping to prepare client deliverables such as congress and journal submissions, references, and permissions.

This is a fantastic entry point if you’re looking to build a career in medical communications. Through hands-on involvement in editorial processes and exposure to a wide variety of projects, you’ll gain valuable skills and experience that will set you up for future progression within our Editorial Services team.

What You'll Do

• Provide editorial support across projects, including proofreading, formatting, and reference management.
• Assist in preparing submission packages for congress and journal submissions.
• Coordinate copyright permissions and maintain accurate records.
• Support with data checking and applying client/journal specifications to documents.
• Organize project files and contribute to smooth editorial workflows.
• Collaborate with account and editorial teams, contributing to the successful delivery of projects.

About You

• Degree in a scientific or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in written work.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication skills for working with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative, proactive, and positive approach to problem-solving.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a medical communications environment.

What We Can Offer
You'll receive up to a 7% pension contribution, life insurance, income protection, and private medical insurance for peace of mind. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including flexible hybrid working, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year.

We provide 25 days of annual leave plus two personal well-being days, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.

Access free counselling through our employee assistance program, as well as personalized health support.