Scientific Affairs Writer

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Draft and copyedit submissions for abstract, posters and peer-reviewed manuscripts. Support writing activities as needed for internal validation documents,

Requirements Summary

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.

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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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

Duties are typically performed in an office setting and environment.
This position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard, communicate over the telephone and read printed material.
Duties may require working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends) at times.

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Remote USA

$80,000—$100,000 USD

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

What We Offer

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Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.

Link: https://www.natera.com/notice-of-data-collection-california-residents/

Please be advised that Natera will reach out to candidates with a @natera.com email domain ONLY. Email communications from all other domain names are not from Natera or its employees and are fraudulent. Natera does not request interviews via text messages and does not ask for personal information until a candidate has engaged with the company and has spoken to a recruiter and the hiring team. Natera takes cyber crimes seriously, and will collaborate with law enforcement authorities to prosecute any related cyber crimes.

For more information:
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