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Medical Communications Editor

Job in Toronto, Ontario, C6A, Canada
Listing for: Prime
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-04
Job specializations:
  • Creative Arts/Media
    Journalism, Content Writer / Copywriter, Digital Media & Production, Technical Writer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Editor  Accelerating life-changing solutions to global healthcare challenge sis the vision that unites us through a shared sense of purpose, whatever the role.
It speaks of the significant challenges that exist within global healthcare, and how we, as one team, can help to deliver better solutions and outcomes for our partners and for patients everywhere, sooner.
Importantly too is how we go about living our vision. This is defined by the Prime mission:
Through a pioneering fusion of the finestexpertisein science, strategy, evidence,technology and creativity we deliver the world-class outcomes that our global partners trust to achieve their goals.
It speaks about collaboration and everyone’s responsibility to bring together the diverseexpertisethat exists across our team to deliver world-class outcomes.
On this foundation, we have defined four core values, theserepresentthe shared principles that guide our behaviors every day, whatever your role:
Be Brave, Be Human, Be Passionate, Be Exceptional.
At Prime these values are integral to who we are. They are there to guide you in your role and support you on your personal journey to success. They shape our culture and support us in achieving our vision together, as one global team.

The Role  Our Editors review and edit a wide range of content outputs (including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slides, PDFs,and digital materials) for grammar, spelling, consistency, and clarity while ensuring alignment with house,clientand journal style guides. They apply consistent and appropriate useof digital markup tools, trackedchangesand comments to provide clear, actionable editorial feedback.
They contribute to effectiveandtimelyproject delivery by performing dummy submissions, ensuring the team is aware of specific requirements related to journal and congress guidelines. They proactivelycommunicateand collaborate with internal teamsto ensure best practices are being followed.

The right candidate will have impeccable English spelling,punctuation and grammar skills, and will display meticulous attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

Reviewing and editingawide range of content outputs (includingmanuscripts, abstracts, posters, slides,PDFs,digital materials) for grammar, spelling, consistency, and clarity.
Ensuring alignment withhouse,clientand journal style guides.
Applying consistent and appropriate useof digital markup tools, tracking changes and comments to provide clear, actionable editorial feedback.
Proofing typeset copy to include consideration of layout (figures/tables, colors, size, quality, and resolution) and liaise with studio and/or journal for necessaryamends.
Checking redrawn figures,PowerPoint and PDFs from studio to ensure accuracy versussubmittedmaterials.
Working with the teams to ensureall required copyright and author permissions are inplace,and the relevant copyright wording is included for reproduced materials.
Owningand updating client style guides; ensures consistent application across accounts.
Verifying content for scientific accuracy and consistency by verifying data, references, and source materials in line with SOPs.
Collaborating with the scientific team to resolve data discrepancies or uncertainties.
Escalating concerns or unclear data to relevant team members to ensure final outputs meet Prime quality standards.
Recording and monitoring actual vs. budgeted time on projects and completing timesheets accurately each week, submitting by the deadline.
Proactively flagging when task scope, timelines, or budgets are misaligned.
Life sciences degree required
2+ years of experience working for a medical communications company, medical journal or similar
Highest standards of English spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solutions-focused, sound judgement and problem-solving abilities
Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced agency setting
Strong multi-tasking, planning and organizational skills
Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, End Note, Outlook, Teams and Share Point

Experience with digital markup, tracked changes, and editing tools
Excellent attention to detail
Openness to learning, feedback and career development
Supplemental medical, dental and vision insurance plans
Competitive salary
Generous time off
Pension
401k Plan with match
Health & Wellbeing offerings
Job training and advancement opportunities
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