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