Barrington James
Editor
Editor at Barrington James, based in London. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Healthcare & Medical
Reference 639522292707175233
About the role
Job Title: Medical Editor
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
We are seeking a Medical Editor to ensure the accurate, compliant, and high-quality delivery of medical education materials. This role requires strong editorial expertise, compliance knowledge, and attention to detail to maintain industry standards across a variety of projects. As the editorial lead for assigned accounts, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior editorial staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Editorial & Compliance Management
- Ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance in all medical education materials
- Oversee the PromoMats/iMR/GCMA approval process for assigned accounts
- Implement and advise on ABPI Code of Practice (or other relevant regulations)
- Guide and support junior editorial team members on compliance best practices
Content & Quality Control
- Proofread, edit, and fact-check a range of materials to maintain high-quality standards
- Review junior team members’ work, providing constructive feedback
- Ensure materials align with project and brand strategy, suggesting improvements
- Format and refine presentations, graphs, and animations in PowerPoint
Client & Project Support
- Act as the editorial authority, liaising confidently with clients
- Support compliance and approval workflows, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues
- Assist in preparing estimates for new projects and ensure timely project delivery
- Track budgets, timelines, and resource needs, raising concerns where necessary
- Mentor Editorial Assistants and Associate Editors, providing day-to-day guidance
- Contribute to the onboarding and training of new team members
- Support internal collaboration by sharing knowledge and best practices
- Coordinate with freelancers, ensuring efficient resource allocation
What You’ll Bring
- A strong background in medical editing, preferably within a medical communications or healthcare setting
- In-depth understanding of medical compliance processes and industry regulations (ABPI Code, PromoMats, iMR, GCMA)
- Excellent attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing compliance processes and mentoring junior team members
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects
Why Join Us?
- Work on impactful medical education projects that improve healthcare outcomes
- Strong focus on career development and growth opportunities
If you're looking to take the next step in your editorial career and work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your updated CV to
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Reference: 639522292707175233 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 15 Dec 2026 · Listed via Barrington James
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