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Scientific Writer / Medical Writer (Publications/Scientific Content) (Pharma)

Anywhere
contractor
Posted 9/12/2025
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Scientific writing
Medical writing
Pharma/biotech knowledge
Content development
Project management
Interviewing subject matter experts
SharePoint
MS Office

Compensation

Salary Range

$114K - 116K a year

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive scientific playbook by interviewing R&D scientists and synthesizing complex scientific methodologies into clear, actionable content.

Requirements

PhD or advanced life science degree with 5+ years medical/scientific writing experience in pharma/biotech, strong writing and editing skills, and ability to collaborate with scientific teams.

Full Description

Job Title: Contractor - Scientific Content Developer Location: Prefer On-Site (3 days/week in Lake County). Virtual is an option Open for candidates who are willing to work 100% remote There is no overqualification for this role as long as the person is interested to do this role Medical writer with PhD degree in scientific field who has worked on publications will work Science background needed (PhD with post doc exp will work) Some one who has contributed to publication, white paper (medical writer exp) will work • Will not use confluence • Working with R&D scientist (wet labs, computational biology, clinical safety, CMC development science, regulatory, Any function that contributes to drug development) • Will create playbook from scratch • Some one who has a PhD background or scientific mind or scientific background will be a good fit • Write eloquently and fluently to put together that content • Some on who can understand science and speak to other scientists • Would like this person to speak to different scientific team across organizations (wet lab scientist, computational biologist, clinical development, all function that work in drug development) • Conduct interview and collect information and put together methodologies and approaches that those teams have used in to a playbook kind of an internal resource that other teams can use in future • Generate content that will go in playbook • Some tech skills to put content in a different format • Scientific background needed • There is a lot of reference material that person can refer to • Will use SharePoint, MS office suite, • Work with Application development team as well Role Overview: We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Scientific Content Developer for a ~6-month contract to spearhead a critical R&D initiative. • The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a internal playbooks—a comprehensive guide that documents our cutting-edge scientific methodologies for advancing complex R&D programs. • This role is essential for capturing and codifying institutional knowledge, ensuring that our innovative approaches can be scaled and applied consistently across our scientific teams to accelerate the delivery of new medicines to patients. What You'll Do (Responsibilities): • Collaborate closely with subject matter experts across diverse R&D functions, including wet lab biology, computational biology, clinical development, and safety assessment. • Conduct structured interviews with our scientists and project teams to deeply understand and document their established processes and key decision-making frameworks. • Synthesize complex information from a variety of sources, including internal presentations, research documents, and scientific literature, into clear and accessible content. • Author well-structured, concise, and actionable content that serves as a practical guide for scientific teams. • Organize the playbook into a logical, user-friendly format that is easy for scientists to navigate and apply to their own projects. • (Preferred) Design and build the playbook as a dynamic, "living resource" on a digital platform such as SharePoint or Confluence to allow for easy updates and integration of supporting materials. • Manage your project timeline effectively to ensure the timely delivery of content "chapters" and incorporate feedback from scientific reviewers. Who You Are (Qualifications): • Bachelor's or advanced degree in a life science discipline. • 5 years experience in technical writing, medical writing, or a similar scientific communications role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. • Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex scientific concepts and processes into clear, well-structured documentation for a scientific audience. • Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail, consistency, and accuracy. • Broad understanding of the biopharma research and development process, from early discovery through clinical development. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interview subject matter experts, build rapport, and facilitate productive conversations. • Self-motivated and able to work independently, with good project management skills to manage competing priorities. Preferred "Nice-to-Have" Skills: • Demonstrated experience creating and managing content on a digital collaboration platform (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, or similar wiki-based systems). • Familiarity with therapeutic development in immunology. Job Type: Contract Pay: $55.00 - $56.00 per hour Benefits: • Health insurance Education: • Doctorate (Preferred) Experience: • therapeutic development in immunology.: 5 years (Preferred) • Pharma or biotech industry: 5 years (Preferred) • Scientific background: 5 years (Preferred) • Medical Writer or scientific communications: 5 years (Preferred) • create playbook from scratch: 5 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Remote (Preferred) Work Location: Remote

This job posting was last updated on 9/16/2025

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