Sr Scientific Writer

Houston Methodist • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

Subject matter expert responsible for research, writing, and editing of technical documents.
Mentors and coaches other scientific writers in editing and compiling appendices of documents related to technical reports.
Works with departments, agencies and sponsors to ensure that specific requirements are met with respect to document content and formatting.
Independently creates technical documents (collaborating with the team) based on the strategy provided, and is accountable for the format, content, and adherence to global and electronic publishing standards of the individual submission documents that he/she is the author of.
Interprets data and advises faculty as how to best present data considering scientific communications best practices.
Works with Principal Investigator(s) to develop, present, and bring to final submission high quality, large, multi-disciplinary, and multi-collaborative grant proposals and publications.
Prepares moderately complex documents and sections of regulatory submissions and contributes scientific knowledge and analytical skills to the preparation of grant proposals, manuscripts, presentations, protocols, and clinical regulatory documentation.
Prepares technical documents that adhere to regulatory, financial, policy, and legal requirements.
Assures compliance with Houston Methodist policies, rules, and regulations to meet government, publisher, and sponsor standards and research development best practices.
Development of grant application budgets, industry contracts and subcontracts, and other financial documents in compliance with Houston Methodist policies and procedures.
Contributes to quality improvement and success of grants applications.
Finds and implements innovations in scientific writing, grant development and research development to continuously improve best practices.
Seeks opportunities to for continual professional development.
Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree required
• Six years’ experience in technical or scientific writing
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language
• Ability to write in a clear, concise, and accurate language
• Ability to understand complex scientific information
• Skilled in identifying extramural funding mechanisms
• Skilled in coordinating strategic writing projects

Nice To Haves

• PhD Preferred
• Two years with grant applications preferred

Responsibilities

• Research, writing, and editing of technical documents
• Mentoring and coaching other scientific writers
• Ensuring document requirements are met
• Creating technical documents
• Interpreting data and advising faculty
• Developing grant proposals and publications
• Preparing regulatory submissions
• Preparing technical documents that adhere to requirements
• Assuring compliance with policies and regulations
• Developing grant application budgets
• Contributing to quality improvement of grant applications
• Implementing innovations in scientific writing
• Seeking professional development opportunities
• Fostering a positive teaching environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees