The Senior Medical Editor II in the Editorial Publications Group reviews all pieces in the publications track (manuscripts, abstracts, posters, page proofs) developed by Cadent Medical Communications, ensuring all are accurate and professional from a grammatical, scientific, and style perspective. Performs all editorial reviews (ie, initial full-edit through release), including copy edits, word-for-word comparisons, fact/data checks, check changes, and does a final read at designated times in the publications job life cycle

Reviews for content, grammar, and spelling as well as for journal/congress style, following American Medical Association (AMA) or various custom style guidelines, Good Publication Practice (GPP 2022) and ICMJE guidelines and consistency within the publication and among related components

Fact checks initial round of jobs and subsequent rounds as necessary (has the ability to understand scientific and medical data to ensure copy accurately represents the source from which it was taken) and queries the science writer when necessary

Prepares all materials for submission and submits manuscripts and abstracts to medical journals and congresses

Attends status and kickoff meetings for assigned accounts; Assists in the management of workflow and status for assigned accounts as needed

Assists as a training resource for freelance or newer employees

Bachelor's or Master's degree in English, journalism, communications or related field

- 3-5 years' experience in medical publications
- Expert knowledge of the AMA Manual of Style and its application
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (ie, Word, PowerPoint,



Excel, and Outlook)
- Skilled in editing digitally using software such as Adobe Acrobat Pro markup tools and track changes in Microsoft Word
- 5-8 years' experience in medical peer-reviewed publications
- Master's degree in a related field and/or related certification
- BELS certification (Editor in the Life Sciences [ELS]) or an equivalent medical/scientific editing credential

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Cadent is a Medical Communications company with employees globally. The home office is in New York City. Cadent specializes in high science, high touch peer to peer medical communications. The company excels in translating complex science into compelling messages that deliver value and action. Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable advantages and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, flexible paid time off (PTO). We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

📌 Freelance Senior Medical Writer (India)
🏢 Syneos Health Commercial Solutions
📍 India