Freelance Medical/Grant Writer

ExtensisHR • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Global Virus Network (GVN) is seeking a freelance Medical/Grant Writer to provide medical writing, scientific communications, and grant development support. This consultant will support the preparation of high-quality scientific, programmatic, and funding-related materials that align with GVN’s mission, programs, and strategic priorities. The ideal candidate will have strong scientific writing skills, experience with grant development, and the ability to translate complex scientific and public health information into clear, accurate, and professional documents.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in public health, biomedical sciences, life sciences, medicine, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with scientific and administrative teams.
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience preparing grant proposals, reports, manuscripts, concept notes, or scientific briefing materials.
• Submission of relevant writing samples is required as part of the application process. Samples may include grant proposals, manuscripts, scientific reports, white papers, concept notes, or other medical/scientific writing materials.
• Strong understanding of infectious diseases, virology, public health, or global health preferred.
• Applicants with 10+ years of grant writing experience are preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Budgeting expertise is an advantage, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor potential grant and funding opportunities aligned with GVN’s mission, programs, and strategic priorities.
• Support the preparation, drafting, editing, and submission of grant proposals, letters of intent, reports, and related funding materials.
• Provide medical and scientific writing support for manuscripts, white papers, concept notes, briefing documents, presentations, and other organizational materials.
• Conduct literature reviews, background research, data compilation, and scientific content development in support of GVN initiatives and programs.
• Collaborate with GVN leadership, staff, external partners, and subject matter experts to gather information and ensure accuracy and consistency of content.
• Perform editing, formatting, proofreading, and quality review of scientific and medical documents to ensure professional and publication-ready standards.

Benefits

• Work with an international coalition of top virologists and public health leaders.
• Contribute to programs that shape global health preparedness and pandemic response.
• Be part of a mission-driven nonprofit making a global impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior