Job Description

We Are:

Accenture Song Life Sciences--a new breed of agency that believes better experiences lead to better health. Our team focuses on creating experiences that empower people to take greater ownership of their health and improve the pathway to care for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.


Join our team of curious and collaborative life sciences strategists, creatives, experience designers, technologists, and data scientists to drive customer success and business results globally at scale. We craft impactful marketing activations inside world-class customer experiences by focusing on driving brand and demand across every touchpoint. If you're passionate about working in a wide variety of media and engagement platforms--and especially if you have expertise in the healthcare or life sciences sectors--join us. In combination with all other Accenture Song groups, we are "The Experience Agency."

The Work:

Edits initial round of deliverables for content as well as for American Medical Association (AMA) style, brand and/or client style, FDA rules and regulations, grammar, spelling, consistency within the piece and among related pieces within a campaign 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) Proofs a variety of promotional materials, including but not limited to emails, websites, print and digital templates, sales training materials, e-mails, e-detailers, banner ads, internal/external presentations Ensures the quality of format and visual quality of layout Attends status and kickoff meetings for all assigned accounts; participates in the development of timelines when appropriate Maintains and updates assigned client style guides Collaborate closely with other team members to ensure a consistent, integrated customer experience

Here's What You Need:

Minimum 3 years of medical editing and/or proofreading experience at a pharma/life sciences advertising agency or related industry (e.g., medical/healthcare publishing). Demonstrates and develops a working understanding of medical terminology and a strong command of the English language. Should be thoroughly versed in Canadian Medical Association (CMA) style and Health Canada rules and regulations. Proficient in basic grammar and spelling rules. Knowledge of all proofing and editing symbols. Able to work autonomously in a remote setting. Ability to ensure scientific accuracy by fact-checking all relevant copy. Ability to balance competing priorities with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Capacity to manage the priorities of multiple stakeholders. Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Creative Writing, a Medical Field, or a related field.

Bonus Points if:

You're well-versed in Life Sciences creative principles; e.g., MLR review processes and requirements, Fair Balance, branded vs. unbranded restrictions, etc. * You have experience in Oncology, Neurology, Rare Disease, Patient Services, Vaccines, Clinical Trials, or related areas.