Senior Specialist, Editorial & Proofing

Responsibilities

• Reviews and edits promotional and sales training materials (print, digital and other media) for factual and grammatical accuracy, clarity of message, thoroughness, and compliance company with standard/guidelines.
• Proofreads pharmaceutical promotional materials for both consumer and professional audiences
• Compares original text and images to final approved text and images, using an electronic routing system and online annotations.
• Validates materials (including, core claims, brand style guides and channel templates) for adherence to standards / guidelines and confirms presence of linked references (including Safety Statements) prior to the review.
• Quality checks materials (If required) prior to MRP submission (e.g., Grammar, consistent language, references, ISI, document linking, logos, etc.).
• Performs final content review of production files (e.g., digital and print) to ensure alignment with MRP approved documents and performs basic functional tests for interactive pieces (e.g., scrolling functionality, links, pop-up windows, FRD, loads sheet, etc.).
• Attends live meetings for Core Brand material review only as a reviewer role or as requested.
• Performs courtesy proofreads on in-process materials as requested.
• Collaborates with Marketing Operations, Medical, Regulatory and Project Owners as necessary to address inconsistencies between final copy and Med/Reg approved version.
• Consistently communicates timely and accurate information and project progress to Marketing Operations and/or project owners and reviewers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years Editing/proofreading experience.
• Prior experience in marketing, and communication or advertising agency.
• Experience in Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Veeva PromoMats and DocuProof.
• Knowledge of AMA style.
• Possesses ability to learn and adapt to other software tools as necessary.
• Understanding of medical terminology preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating proficiency in reading comprehension, grammar, and sentence structure.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage multiple jobs in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate well with others and operate as a good team player.

Preferred

• Knowledge and prior experience with AbbVie products, marketing, and communication or advertising agency experience is a plus.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.