Quality Control Specialist

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.

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
• • Flexible, 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 minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels
• Talking and acting straight, in keeping with the Novartis culture

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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Division

US

Business Unit

Marketing

Location

Mexico

Site

INSURGENTES

Company / Legal Entity

MX06 (FCRS = MX006) Novartis Farmacéutica S.A. de C.V.

Functional Area

Marketing

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

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