Job Opening: Research Editor for UBM Medica (Philippines)

01 March 2011
Job Opening: Research Editor for UBM Medica (Philippines)
Deadline: 15 March 2011

UBM Medica is a leading healthcare media company providing tailored solutions to a global healthcare market. We provide reference data, decision support solutions, news and education to communities of general practitioners, specialist doctors, pharmacists, nurses and patients across 26 countries. We produce a range of professional media including data-rich directories, electronic and online products, journals and events.

UBM Medica is part of United Business Media Plc a leading provider of business-to-business media solutions, helping companies around the world to meet their market information needs.

(www.ubmmedica.com)

Research Editor (Drug Information Systems)

This is a full-time position with content development, editorial and quality responsibilities for assigned publications. Key tasks involve planning and developing editorial content for drug and disease management references, researching drug information and current disease management practices, managing timelines, liaising with editorial advisory board or consultants, proofing and editing.

Qualifications:

* Graduate of Medicine (preferably a licensed physician) or Pharmacy (preferably a licensed Pharmacist with a post-graduate degree in Pharmacy or related fields)
* Must have good clinical pharmacy and pharmacology background
* With adequate ability to analyze drug information and has been involved in clinical decisions in a hospital setting
* Proficient in oral and written English
* Has experience in effective medical literature searches from printed and online references
* With ability to interpret and write technical subjects
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office word processing and spreadhseet applications
* Must be hardworking, highly organized, meticulous with details, flexible, able to meet deadlines, and committed to the highest standards of quality and accuracy

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their application letter with CV to hr.ph@ubmmedica.com or at 11th Floor, Equitable Bank Tower, 8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati on or before 15 March 2011.

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