What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proofreader - HYBRID (Local to Lake Forrest, Groton, NY, or Collegeville) position at Fortira Inc?
Provide document verification proofing of packaging and labeling artwork versus Editor’s Copies (EC’s) to assure compliance with required local country (and/or regional) format and style guidelines. Evaluate packaging and labeling artwork updates, interpret information and ensure that changes have been applied consistently across products and product lines. Initiate discussions with ALIM Market Coordinators, WSR PCOs or PGS artwork centers/plants when inconsistencies are discovered. Annotate packaging and labeling artwork using digital tools. Use appropriate judgment and approve or reject packaging and labeling artwork. Provide clear explanation to PGM artwork center for accurate re-creation of artwork when needed. Monitor individual document verification proofing workload and ensure ALIM meets agreed upon Client Artwork Request (PAR) timelines. Provide editorial comments for regulatory documents prior to creation of artwork by PGM sites to GLMs and/or WRS if requested. Escalate issues and initiate discussions with ALIM Market Coordinators (or GLM Hub Labeling Managers, WRS PCOs etc.) to drive consistency within and across labeling documents.
Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years experience* in proofing pharmaceutical labeling, packaging components or medical/scientific documents. (4 plus years experience in pharmaceutical proofreading may be considered in lieu of degree.) Strong editing/proofreading skills, including broad vocabulary and knowledge of medical/scientific terminology. Attention to detail and ability to focus attention for long periods of time. Robust text comprehension and ability to identify and mark errors in typography, spelling, word usage, style, punctuation and grammar. Ability to apply these skills across multiple languages, especially non-native language is highly desirable. Ability to use mechanized and electronic proofreading tools such as vision systems and comparators. Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills. Individual must be flexible and capable of prioritizing projects, meeting deadlines and working well under pressure.
This is a hybrid role, candidates must be able to report onsite 2-3 days per week to one of the following locations:
- Collegeville , PA
- Lake Forest, IL
- Groton, CT
- NY City
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Proofreading: 1 year (Preferred)
- pharmaceutical labeling: 1 year (Preferred)
- Labeling document comparison: 1 year (Preferred)
- Adobe PDF: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Collegeville, PA 19426 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Collegeville, PA 19426
Salary : $25 - $31
