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Job Location drjobs

Memphis, TN - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 78000 - 139360

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Senior Scientific Writer plays a critical role in shaping how the world understands and engages with the groundbreaking research at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. This position is responsible for developing compelling scientific content that communicates the breadth and depth of our basic science and clinical research supporting recruitment of top scientific talent and enhancing the global reputation of St. Jude.

As a Senior Scientific Writer you will lead the creation of new web content and provide strategic input on visual media projects including videos illustrations and graphics. You will collaborate closely with scientists clinicians and creative teams to craft accurate engaging and persuasive content. Core responsibilities include content strategy literature review synthesizing complex scientific findings grant writing and revising and editing materials for diverse audiences

Job Responsibilities:

  • Serve as one of the institutions primary points of contact for science- and hospital-related news and information for internal and external distribution.
  • Review analyze audit and organize existing content to ensure quality and accuracy in all projects as well as compliance with organizational standards and supports business objectives.
  • Interview families and patients medical and research staff subject matter experts and others on a variety of topics and translate that information into captivating and concrete storytelling.
  • Write customized content elements for various stakeholder groups and distribution channels (e.g. news stories feature stories photo captions presentations social media messages blog posts etc.)
  • Keep track of the project activities and ensure alignment with the quality guidelines project timelines and objectives.
  • Provide guidance assistance and mentoring support to less experienced colleagues on routine processes and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
  • Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

  • Bachelors degree in communications journalism English Biomedical sciences or related field required.
  • Masters degree OR PhD preferred.

Minimum Experience:

  • Minimum Requirement: 4 years of experience in communications journalism English Biomedical sciences or related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in advertising or marketing social media journalism and writing in life sciences or healthcare environment.
  • Some experience stakeholder management preferred.
  • Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role.
  • AI and Pediatric experience preferred.
  • Grant writing experience preferred.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $78000 - $139360 per year for the role of Sr Scientific Writer.

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No Search Firms

St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.


Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type

Full-Time

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