[Hiring] Scientific Affairs Writer @Natera

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
• 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.
• Generous employee referral program.