Manager, Editorial and Design Services (US, UK) - ...

MANAGER, EDITORIAL & DESIGN SERVICES *We are looking to fill this role remotely or in one of our office locations in the UK/Europe or USThe Editorial & Design Services (EDS) team is a group of highly skilled medical editors and graphic designers whose technical proficiency, focus on quality, and professionalism add value to a variety of study documents at each level of client engagement. Our experienced medical editors improve overall readability and ensure that a final deliverable is clean, accurate, logical, consistent, and impactful. Our expert graphic designers work with internal and external clients to transform complex scientific information into highly designed, meaningful imagery.Position Overview:The team is seeking a full-time Manager with demonstrated editorial and leadership excellence. The ideal candidate will: Have line management experience (e.g., recruiting, delivering performance evaluations) in the pharmaceutical or healthcare environments Effectively supervise and mentor multiple team members with varying experience and ability Work with direct reports and team leadership to monitor and ensure key financial metrics are met Invigorate the team with innovative ideas Demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills Be a skilled communicator Have experience as a medical editor and possess superior knowledge of grammar and technical editingEssential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned): Manage a team of 4+ medical editors independently; direct reports may be in the same location or remote/global Monitor financial metrics for direct reports; develop action plans with leadership as appropriate Effectively serve as deputy team lead as needed in the Senior Manager''s absence Create content for and lead internal and company-wide meetings and trainings Apply project management skills to manage complex projects Manage time efficiently; ensure timely delivery to customers Triage editorial and design requests based on fit and availability, making effective decisions regarding competing priorities Demonstrate excellent medical editing skill/ability and deliver expertly edited documents that meet or exceed applicable quality standards Leverage expert software knowledge to serve as a resource for more complicated requests and troubleshooting exercisesQualifications:Education, Professional Skills, & Experience: Bachelor''s degree (BA or BS) required; advanced degree preferred Certification from the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (BELS) or commensurate professional experience preferred 2+ years of line management experience 8+ years of experience in medical, scientific, or technical editing, in the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare spaces Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Office package, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required Experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, Adobe InDesign, and/or EndNote is a plus Personal Skills & Competencies: Must work and think independently, demonstrating an ability to invigorate the team with new ideas and not merely follow instructions Must demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills and be able to think creatively to provide solutions Must communicate in an approachable, effective manner with direct reports, teammates, and internal clients Must be a creative and skillful editor, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and a superior knowledge of grammar and the healthcare landscape Be available for infrequent evening/night/weekend workWorking Environment: PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below are listed the working environment/requirements for this role: Able to communicate, receive, and understand information & ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities May require travelWho we are?Evidera is a business within Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC (PPD), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), and is a preeminent provider of evidence-based solutions. We provide integrated scientific expertise and global operational capabilities to help clients generate the evidence needed to optimize the market access and commercial potential of products.What we offer?We know that if you are provided with the right support and resources needed you will thrive! Therefore, Evidera offers a great mix of compensation and benefits options to show you how valuable you are to the organization.Some of our perks include: Highly competitive salary and bonus structure Generous benefits package, including healthcare, dental, vision, and paid time off to spend with your friends and family Flexible working environment by offering fully remote work for most of our positions, to support work-life balance Clear opportunities for growth and career progression. We offer multiple Learning & Development programs, coaching and mentoring trainings, career planning, and discussions to help you grow as a professional Access to Employee Well-being programs and services. We value your emotional health and offer a variety of programs to support your mental healthcare Collaborative working environment with focus on Diversity and Inclusion. At Evidera, we respect one another and recognize that our diversity makes our business stronger. We strive to be an inclusive organization where colleagues can be their authentic selves and grow their careers Global exposure: Opportunity to work on multiple projects with some of the industry''s leading researchers around the globe Smooth onboarding process with your own dedicated onboarding specialist and an onboarding buddy to help you navigate your first few weeks, thus ensuring a great start to your new roleOur 4i Values:Our 4i Values are critical components in accomplishing our mission. These values guide us and, ultimately, define tegrity - Innovation - Intensity - Involvement If you resonate with these values and wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world''s most urgent health needs, submit your application - we''d love to hear from you!**only shortlisted candidates will be contactedLI-REMOTE

Created: 2025-10-04