Scientific Affairs Writer

Natera

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Medical Writer plays a key role in drafting abstracts, posters, manuscripts for peer-review, and other documents as part of the scientific communications team. This role involves supporting writing activities for internal validation documents, clinical trial protocols, and regulatory submissions or reimbursement dossiers. The position requires collaborative work with team members, active participation in publication planning, and management of various writing projects and timelines with extended teams including Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, R&D, and Marketing.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PharmD) in Biology, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biology, oncology, genetics and genomics or other relevant scientific discipline, Medical Degree (MD), or equivalent required.
• Two or more years scientific writing experience, focusing on peer-reviewed publications or grants as part of university or any industry (biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or medical communications) or have an extensive academic publication record.
• Experience submitting abstracts and manuscripts to congresses and journals.
• Experience developing posters for congresses.
• Good understanding of ICMJE and GPP guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, especially the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, collaborate, and be a team player.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• An ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude.
• Familiarity with electronic literature search tools and obtaining copyright permissions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Professional, and InDesign), Graphpad and Endnote is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills

Responsibilities

• Draft and copyedit submissions for abstract, posters and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Support writing activities as needed for internal validation documents, clinical trial protocols and regulatory submissions or reimbursement dossiers.
• Work collaboratively with other team members and actively participate in pub planning activities and managing various writing projects.
• Work collaboratively and manage project timelines when working with extended teams (Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, R&D, Marketing, and others).
• Format manuscript and abstracts following journal/congress guidelines.
• Create and maintain project records on internal publications tracker.
• Perform fact/data check on writing documents (manuscripts, white papers, dossiers, etc.).
• Adhere to SciComm’s writing style guide while copyediting and formatting scientific documents.
• Manage a list of upcoming congresses with meeting and abstract submission due dates for various congresses.
• Follow GPP3 and ICJME guidelines in compliance with good publication practices.
• Track manuscript/abstract status online, once submitted.
• Keep accurate records of publications content and archive materials relating to completed publications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• Free testing for employees and their immediate families.
• Fertility care benefits.
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
• 401k benefits.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree