Sr Medical Writer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Medical Writer plays a key role in drafting and submitting abstracts, posters, manuscripts for peer-review, and other documents as part of the scientific communications team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draft and copyedit submissions for abstract, posters and peer-reviewed manuscripts for various business units

• Draft or support writing activities as needed for internal validation documents, regulatory submissions or Medicare dossier submissions

•  Work collaboratively with the Scientific Communications team and actively participate in pub planning activities and managing various projects

• Work collaboratively and manage timelines when working with extended teams (Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, R&D, Marketing, and others)

• Perform data analysis as needed and develop related graphics and figures using GraphPad, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator

• 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 Scientific Communication teams 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

• Collect author forms and disclosures for abstract and manuscript submissions

• Create dummy submissions for manuscripts and abstracts as directed

• Track manuscript/abstract status online, once submitted

• Provide journal articles to people within Natera when requested 

• Update Natera’s reference library

• Update posters/publications on intranet

• Keep accurate records of publications content and archive materials relating to completed publications

• Record and administer invoicing in relation to publications content as directed

• Work with external vendors to manage printing/shipping logistics for posters

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PharmD) in Biology, Molecular Genetics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, other relevant scientific discipline, Medical Degree (MD) or equivalent required

• Five years of academic experience (including time spent in graduate school), and two to four years of experience as a writer focusing on peer-reviewed publications or grants in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or medical communications industries or have an extensive academic publication record

• Experience or background in molecular biology/genomics, oncology, prenatal testing, transplant or diagnostics a plus

• Experience submitting abstracts and manuscripts to congresses and journals

• Experience developing posters for congresses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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

• Ability to read the primary literature and analyze data if needed

• An ability to maintain a positive and professional customer service 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) a plus

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.San Carlos, CA $108,900—$135,000 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

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 o