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Houston Methodist

Six years' experience in technical or scientific writing * Two years with grant applications preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required * SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Demonstrates the skills and ...

ApotheCom

Senior Medical Writer

Yardley, PA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the role As a Senior Medical Writer, you will use your scientific expertise to develop and deliver innovative medical communications projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an ...

Oura

Senior Science Program Manager - Health Science

$118K - $119K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

We are seeking a Senior Science Program Manager to serve as a key architect of our international ... Proficiency in Arabic (spoken and written) Benefits At Oura, we care about you and your well-being.

ApotheCom

Senior Medical Writer

Yardley, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About the role As a Senior Medical Writer, you will use your scientific expertise to develop and deliver innovative medical communications projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an ...

Ōura

Senior Science Program Manager - Health Science

$118K - $119K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

We are seeking a Senior Science Program Manager to serve as a key architect of our international ... Proficiency in Arabic (spoken and written) Benefits At Oura, we care about you and your well-being.

Legend Biotech US

Sr. Scientist, Toxicology

Philadelphia, PA · Hybrid

$92K - $126K/yr

Legend Biotech is seeking a Sr. Scientist, Toxicology as part of the Early Drug Development team ... Scientific writing, communication, and presentation skills. * Ability to work independently while ...

Novartis

Senior Scientific/Regulatory Writer

East Hanover, NJ · Remote

$124K - $186K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Regulatory Writer will be responsible for writing and reviewing high quality clinical ... Minimum university life science degree or equivalent is required. Advanced degree or equivalent ...

ICON

Senior Medical Writer

Blue Bell, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

This is a hands-on scientific writing position within ICON's Global Medical Communications Group. As a Senior Medical Writer at ICON, you will lead the development and execution of medical writing ...

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Senior Medical Writer

Blue Bell, PA · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

This is a hands-on scientific writing position within ICON's Global Medical Communications Group. As a Senior Medical Writer at ICON, you will lead the development and execution of medical writing ...

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Senior Scientific Writer - Otolaryngology

Houston Methodist

On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Houston Methodist rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 300 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

55th of 888 rated healthcare providers

Job description

FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Master's Degree required
  • PhD Preferred

EXPERIENCE
  • Six years' experience in technical or scientific writing
  • Two years with grant applications preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Ability to write in a clear, concise, and accurate language that can be understood by technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to understand complex scientific information, theories, and practices.
  • Skilled in identifying extramural funding mechanisms for faculty and programs
  • Skilled in coordinating strategic writing projects

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • 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.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • 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.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • 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.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • 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.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
    WORK ATTIRE
    • Uniform: No
    • Scrubs: No
    • Business professional: Yes
    • Other (department approved): No

    ON-CALL*
    *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
    • On Call* No

    TRAVEL**
    **Travel specifications may vary by department**
    • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
    • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Work Shift:

1 - Day (United States of America)

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Non-clinical Houston Methodist is one of the nation's leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Come lead with us!

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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