Technical Writer & Editor, Life Sciences - Indianapolis Health

Overview

Milliman's Indianapolis Health consulting practice has created a Technical Writer & Editor, Life Sciences position for our growing Creative team. This role is responsible for creating content for target audiences within a highly regulated industry, ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and consistency of written content across various platforms. Responsibilities include writing, editing, and proofreading to correct grammatical, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors, as well as creating documentation with a logical structure and consistent style, adhering to documentation standards, brand style guides, and industry best practices. The role involves collaborating with subject matter experts to align concepts and objectives with client goals and timelines. The selected candidate will work closely with graphic designers and the account team to enhance content quality and solicit feedback from users, support teams, and other stakeholders to continuously improve documentation. Additionally, they will use visuals, such as diagrams and charts, to enhance understanding of technical concepts and proficiently use documentation tools and technologies, such as content management systems, authoring tools, and collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

1. Content Writing, Review and Editing:




• Author, edit and proofread articles, manuscripts, reports, web content, and other written materials
• Correct grammatical, spelling, punctuation, and formatting errors
• Ensure content adheres to the publication's style guide and editorial standards




2. Proofreading:




• Conduct final proofreads of content before production to catch any remaining errors or inconsistencies
• Verify facts, data, and statistics to ensure accuracy
• Double check all QR codes and URLs for accuracy




3. Collaboration:




• Work with subject matter experts, authors and other staff to resolve content-related questions or issues
• Provide constructive feedback to authors to help improve their writing skills




4. Style and Tone Management:




• Ensure content maintains a consistent style and tone appropriate for the target audience
• Adapt content to meet specific guidelines for different platforms (e.g., print, web, social media)




5. Content Formatting:




• Format content according to the brand's standards, including headings, subheadings, lists, and citations
• Ensure proper use of images, captions, and other multimedia elements




6. Content Development:




• Interview key stakeholders as needed to gain insight and understanding to craft relevant and engaging content
• Enhance existing content to maximize clarity and audience engagement

Overall Workload Allocation: 30% copywriting, 60% proofreading and editing marketing materials, 10% maintaining editorial center of excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a copywriter, copy editor, or in a similar content role
• Excellent command of the English language, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Familiarity with various style guides (e.g., AP, Chicago, MLA)
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot errors quickly
• Proficiency in using word processing software and project management systems
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Required

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field

Preferred

• Experience with SEO and digital content optimization
• Knowledge of additional languages
• Experience in Healthcare Communications or another highly regulated field

The Team

The Life Sciences consulting team is a group of 40+ individuals in the Indianapolis Health practice from varying backgrounds including actuaries, data analysts, pharmacists, and graphic designers. This group works primarily with pharmaceutical manufacturers by combining healthcare and payer knowledge, available data, analytic rigor, and industry experience to produce strategic and tactical insights for their clients.

Location

The person hired for this role will work in a dynamic, hybrid environment, with 2 to 3 days per week of on-site work required in our Indianapolis office on a weekly basis.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $66,000 to $99,000, depending on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, location, etc.

Benefits

At Milliman, we focus on creating an environment that recognizes - and meets - the personal and professional needs of the individual and their family. We offer competitive benefits which include the following based on plan eligibility:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, including domestic partners
• A 401(k) plan with matching program, and profit sharing contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A discretionary bonus program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used for any reason; full-time employees will accrue 15 days of PTO per year, and employees working less than a full-time schedule will accrue PTO at a prorated amount based on hours worked
• Family building benefits, including adoption and fertility assistance and paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for employees who have worked for Milliman for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the preceding 12-month period
• A minimum of 10 paid holidays
• Milliman covers 100% of the premiums for life insurance, AD&D, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care, transportation, and applicable medical needs

Who We Are

Independent for 75 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world's most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation.

Milliman invests in skills training and career development, and gives all employees access to a variety of learning and mentoring opportunities. Our growing number of Milliman Employee Resource Groups (ERG's) are employee-led communities that influence policy decisions, develop future leaders, and amplify the voices of their constituents. We encourage our employees to give back to their varied professions, including leadership in professional organizations. Please visit our web site (https://www.milliman.com/en/social-impact) to learn more about Milliman's commitments to our people, diversity and inclusion, social impact and sustainability.

Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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