Houston Methodist
Senior Scientific Writer - Neurosurgery -Baskin
Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
At Houston Methodist, the Senior Scientific Writer is responsible for functioning as the mentor for junior staff with an extensive knowledge of both medical and technical science while working with scientific and clinical teams to concisely and clearly communicate technical medicine and science in writing, in accordance with regulations, standards and guidelines. This role must also have familiarity with scientific and clinical research and will conduct comprehensive literature searches for writing and editing abstracts, manuscripts, review articles, grant applications, clinical study protocols, investigator brochures, consent forms, presentations and progress reports for both scientific and lay audiences. Responsibilities
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. 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 on 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. 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. 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. Finds and implements innovations in scientific writing, grant development and research development to continuously improve best practices. Seeks opportunities 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. Qualifications
Master\'s Degree required PhD Preferred Work Experience
Six years\' experience in technical or scientific writing Two years with grant applications preferred This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
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At Houston Methodist, the Senior Scientific Writer is responsible for functioning as the mentor for junior staff with an extensive knowledge of both medical and technical science while working with scientific and clinical teams to concisely and clearly communicate technical medicine and science in writing, in accordance with regulations, standards and guidelines. This role must also have familiarity with scientific and clinical research and will conduct comprehensive literature searches for writing and editing abstracts, manuscripts, review articles, grant applications, clinical study protocols, investigator brochures, consent forms, presentations and progress reports for both scientific and lay audiences. Responsibilities
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. 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 on 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. 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. 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. Finds and implements innovations in scientific writing, grant development and research development to continuously improve best practices. Seeks opportunities 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. Qualifications
Master\'s Degree required PhD Preferred Work Experience
Six years\' experience in technical or scientific writing Two years with grant applications preferred This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
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