The CMC Editor plays an integral part in the preparation of regulatory documents at Genentech.  He or she copy edits and formats the CMC sections of regulatory documents and coordinates their internal review to ensure the timely submission of high-quality applications to regulatory agencies.  In this role, he or she represents the CMC Editing department on cross-functional technical development teams; works closely with Pharma Technical Regulatory representatives on submission strategy and content; and communicates with authoring scientists and other team members as well as upper-level managers to facilitate the review, revision, and internal approval of submission drafts.  He or she leads review adjudication meetings and performs live editing to capture participants’ decisions.  He or she copy edits complex, often lengthy draft documents for clarity, consistency, grammar, punctuation, and adherence to house styles; edits and formats detailed tables; and provides authoring scientists with document support.  In addition, the CMC Editor helps meet CMC Editing departmental goals and participates in key departmental initiatives, such as the development and maintenance of submission templates.

Who You Are

A minimum of three years of recent scientific copy-editing experience is required. Previous experience managing multiple documents simultaneously; meeting demanding and occasionally shifting deadlines; and collaborating with scientists and other subject-matter experts is required. Thorough knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and usage as well as scientific or medical language is required.  Previous on-the-job use of one or more standard style manuals (e.g., The Chicago Manual of Style) is required.  Excellent organizational and time-management skills and a tenacious approach to detail and accuracy are required.  The ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing, and advanced word-processing skills (Microsoft Word) are required.

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