**Summary**:To be an integral part of a comprehensive, creative team including creative director, copywriters, designers, account managers and other quality control specialists; to deliver outstanding digital solutions and pharma marketing initiatives by supporting the creation of relevant and engaging content for print and digital media in a style and tone that conforms to specific branding.To ensure the ongoing high quality, accuracy and stylistic consistency of all artwork and deliverables produced in a variety of print and electronic formats.In addition to proofreading, this position performs some print quality checks on final deliverables, technical QC and ad-hoc QC duties.
**About the Role**:**Major accountabilities**:- Work efficiently as part of a multi-site QC team with designers, copywriters, developers, external agencies, marketing specialists and project managers- Proofread all relevant materials for text, graphic, layout, formatting and consistency errors in accordance with Novartis brand styles and legal guidelines- Become a brand expert building brand knowledge ensuring a compliant output- Ensure compliance with recognised pharma standards and practices- Compare annotated materials against drafts/deliverables to ensure changes have been made without error and further annotate materials as necessary- Perform technical/functionality checks on digital deliverables and ensure files are print ready, as required- Ensure creative design brief specifications have been met- Monitor version control through production- Communicate in a timely and effective manner to resolve questions and to ensure that errors are properly corrected- Proactively participate in quality improvement activities**Key performance indicators**:- Quality, accuracy,
consistency and diligence- Customer satisfaction with overall quality- Delivery on time- Dedicated support at every level of the end-to-end creative cycle**Minimum Requirements**:**Work Experience**:- +3 years' experience in Quality Control, Proofreading or similar- Experience with digital artwork inspection- Experience in a creative production environment- Pharmaceutical/medical content experience a bonus- Knowledge of AP and/or AMA style a plus**Skills**:- Fluent English (both written and spoken) essential; German, Spanish, French or Japanese a plus- Excellent reading comprehension and comparison skills- Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Creative Suite as a bonus- QA/QC and Proofreading Skills- Attention to detail- Ability to provide quality control on all print and digital deliverables- Ability to proofread content for errors and inconsistencies across formats, versions, etc.- Understanding of print and digital specifications and requirements- Familiarity with content proofing tools/text verification software a bonus- Ability to collaborate with the team to improve the overall quality process- General Attributes- Versátil, adaptable and able to function and drive the team's progress despite difficult or ambiguous projects- Ability to work in a "hands on" and practical way- Excellent organisational skills- Ability to handle pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines- Team player who adapts well to change- Works independently with mínimal supervision- Ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels- Talking and acting straight, in keeping with the Novartis cultureDivisionUSBusiness UnitMarketingLocationMexicoSiteINSURGENTESCompany / Legal EntityMX06 (FCRS = MX006) Novartis Farmacéutica S.A. de C.V.Functional AreaMarketingJob TypeFull timeEmployment TypeRegularShift WorkNo- VIDEONovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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📌 Quality Control Specialist (Proofreader) (Xico)
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📍 Xico