Written by Gabby Santa Cruz on Friday 20th November 2020
We asked Eleanor to give us an insight into her first year as an Editor at OPEN Health.
As an Editor, my role is to ensure that all materials created by the Med Comms teams have received thorough quality control checks; this includes reviewing spelling, grammar, style and formatting of a range of materials at multiple stages during their development.
Unpredictable.
This is my first role in medical communications, having previously worked in publications, so I started with an open mind, ready to take on a new challenge. It’s a far more fast-paced environment than my previous roles, which always keeps me on my toes!
The culture at OPEN Health is definitely what makes it a special place to work; all teams are really supportive of each other, and people are always willing to go out of their way to help their colleagues.
With training and support from the rest of the Editorial team, I’ve been able to adapt my editorial skills to medical communications, finessing my use of PowerPoint and EndNote. Having access to training sessions on demand is really useful, especially when deadlines mean it’s not possible to attend the live sessions.
Good communication goes a long way. The Editorial team is often working with multiple conflicting deadlines, and having a quick chat with the writing and accounts teams can help us to prioritise and relieve some of the editorial pressure!
Not a moment as such, but I would say the best part of the year has been really feeling like a valued part of the team, within both Editorial and OHMC as a whole.
Everyone will have faced similar challenges in 2020—what a year! Luckily, I had 6 months to get to know the team and settle into OPEN Health before the first lockdown hit. Working from home full-time has definitely been a big adjustment for everyone, and I’ve found that having a morning routine with a quick run or walk is a great way to set myself up for the day.
Fingers crossed that we will all be able to see more of each other face to face in the coming year!
To find out more about what it's like to work in medical communications, please get in touch https://www.openhealthgroup.com/careers