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Danaher

Commercial Product Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

... remote . In this role, you will have the opportunity to: * Partner cross-functionally with ... Strong cell and gene therapy, gene editing, and/or life science industry understanding

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Danaher

Commercial Product Manager

Fargo, ND · On-site +1

... remote . In this role, you will have the opportunity to: * Partner cross-functionally with ... Strong cell and gene therapy, gene editing, and/or life science industry understanding

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Danaher

Commercial Product Manager

Boston, MA · On-site +1

... remote . In this role, you will have the opportunity to: * Partner cross-functionally with ... Strong cell and gene therapy, gene editing, and/or life science industry understanding

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Danaher

Commercial Product Manager

Austin, TX · On-site +1

... remote . In this role, you will have the opportunity to: * Partner cross-functionally with ... Strong cell and gene therapy, gene editing, and/or life science industry understanding

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The Pennsylvania State University

$30/hr

... translating science into accessible and engaging public communication. This position isfully ... Proficiency with video editing software such asAdobe Premiere Pro,Final Cut Pro, or equivalent.

AIP Publishing

Publisher

AIP Publishing is a leading publisher of the physical sciences. Working with us means being part of ... Driving author, reviewer, and editor engagement through targeted outreach and retention strategies.

Ambition 24Hours Inc

Senior Medical Writer

The Lakes, NV · Remote

$142K - $195K/yr

This fully remote opportunity is ideal for a highly skilled clinical science writer with extensive ... rather than primarily editing or managing teams. Strong expertise in clinical development ...

Artemis Arc

Internal Writer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

Remote work is anticipated. However, all candidates should be local to the Washington, DC metro ... Apply AP Style, plain language writing practices, and editing for scientific accuracy. * Apply ...

SAIC

Data Scientist

Springfield, VA · Remote

$120K - $160K/yr

TS/SCI with Poly Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description The Data Scientist will apply ... Proficiency in creating and editing visual content such as charts and graphs to represent data.

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How much do remote scientific editor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote scientific editor in the United States is $83,148.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $92,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical workday look like for a Remote Scientific Editor?

A typical day for a Remote Scientific Editor involves reviewing, editing, and sometimes rewriting manuscripts for scientific accuracy, clarity, and compliance with journal guidelines. You’ll frequently communicate with scientists, authors, and other editors via email or virtual meetings to resolve content questions or clarify data and research findings. Some days may require managing multiple projects or tight deadlines, balancing independent work with collaboration across distributed teams. Over time, you may also take on more complex projects or leadership roles in editorial processes, providing opportunities for career growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Scientific Editor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Scientific Editor, a strong background in scientific research, advanced proficiency in scientific writing, and a relevant degree (often a Ph.D. or master's in a scientific field) are essential. Familiarity with reference management software, journal submission systems, and publication style guides (such as AMA or APA) is typically required. Exceptional attention to detail, independent time management, and strong interpersonal communication skills help set top editors apart. These competencies ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely publication of complex scientific materials in a remote work setting.

What is a Remote Scientific Editor job?

A Remote Scientific Editor reviews and edits scientific manuscripts, research papers, and other technical documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and adherence to journal or publication guidelines. They often work with researchers, academics, and institutions to improve the language and structure of scientific content. This role typically requires expertise in a specific scientific discipline, strong writing and editing skills, and familiarity with formatting styles such as APA, MLA, or Chicago. Editors may also provide feedback on research clarity and coherence while ensuring grammatical correctness. The job is performed remotely, offering flexibility in work location and schedule.

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Infographic showing various Remote Scientific Editor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 5% In-person, and 95% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,148 per year, or $40 per hour.
Global Scientific Director - Liver Disease

Global Scientific Director - Liver Disease

Mirum Pharmaceuticals

OR • Remote

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Posted 15 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY 

Reporting to the Global Medical Affairs Lead, this individual will be responsible for internal and external scientific and clinical research initiatives under the Medical Affairs umbrella, supporting HDV and PSC/PBC (liver portfolio). This individual will also help develop the strategy, tactics, KOL engagement plan and disease state awareness activities for the adult hepatology programs.  They will also help manage compassionate use and expanded use programs for the HDV and PSC/PBC programs. 

The individual is a member of R&D and will provide scientific, clinical, and strategic feedback across all appropriate cross-functional teams.

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Collaborates across all appropriate functional groups to support ongoing clinical trials, medical and scientific affairs research initiatives, and other scientific affairs activities for the adult hepatology program.
  • Supports and drives scientific and clinical communications for internal and external stakeholders, including supporting advisory boards related to adult liver disease indications.
  • Leverages expertise and relationships within adult hepatology and gastroenterology to support patient enrollment for the adult liver clinical research studies, while working closely with the clinical study leads, the CTLs and VP of Clinical Development.
  • Identifies knowledge gaps for existing areas of interest for the program and develops strategy to mitigate these gaps utilizing internal resources as well as external scientific collaborations.
  • Leads and collaborates across appropriate functional groups to execute compassionate use and expanded access programs for Brelovitug and Volixibat.
  • Oversees both internal and external research activities and initiatives such as, but not limited to, natural history studies, collaborative forums, real world data registries, data mining for areas of interest for publication, and other ongoing and future research efforts.
  • Leverage expertise in liver disease to support Safety and Regulatory teams.
  • Leverages analytical skills in discovering data insights from clinical research data, including literary research of relevant clinical data.
  • Support strategic publication planning and development and editing of conference abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts to support programs, and execution of the strategic publication plan.
  • Works closely with other members of the medical affairs infrastructure.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

  • Medical Doctor degree required.
  • GI/Hepatology experience strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 3+ years industry experience with preference for prior HDV, PSC, and/or PBC experience.
  • Experience with scientific publications, congress activities, research forums and other core scientific communications deliverables.
  • Working with data generation, natural history registries and/or building real world registries is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Previous experience in clinical development and/or medical affairs, scientific research initiatives.
  • Must be a strategic thinker with close attention to detail.
  • Excellent collaboration skills to be able to work with other internal functions, external collaborators, authors/reviewers to obtain feedback and incorporate information into a final product.
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills, and ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in a compelling and concise manner to various internal and external stakeholders.
  • Must have the ability to write scientific content, be resourceful, study literature, form opinions and create strategy with alignment from key stakeholders.
  • Rare disease, liver or gastroenterology disease experience is a plus.

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