‘Career Options: Medical Communications/Writing’
PhD Career Stories: Karen Vieira, PhD
Aug. 13, 2020—September 18, 2020 at 10:00 am A don’t miss event! The September ASPIRE PhD Career Stories session will feature Dr. Karen Vieira, CEO of the Med Writers. Read more about Dr. Vieira’s background and learn more about The Med Writers here. This session will be offered via Zoom. Be sure to register by midnight...
Medical Writing: Part time (Internship), full time, or freelance contract positions, TheMedWriters, Remote
Jun. 15, 2020—Part time (Internship), full time or freelance medical writing contract positions for PhDs, MDs, DCs, NDs Virtual / Telecommute / Work from home / Online A small medical writing company, The Med Writers, is looking for medical writers who have a medical or biomedical degree and some writing talent. This could be freelance or...
Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science: free webinar, “Alternative Facts and Fake News: Standing Up for Science Amid Misinformation Campaigns
Jun. 9, 2020—Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science is offering a free webinar, “Alternative Facts and Fake News: Standing Up for Science Amid Misinformation Campaigns” on Friday, June 12, at 3:00 pm ET. Are you frustrated by the spread of misinformation about vital public policy issues affecting all of us, from COVID to Climate Change? Do you want to...
New MedComm webinars starting May 6!
May. 1, 2020—If you have an interest in medical education, medical and healthcare communications and medical publishing activities within the pharmaceutical industry, this organization might be of interest to you. You can visit their website at http://www.medcommsnetworking.com/ and subscribe to their weekly e-newsletter. They are offering series of free webinars on related topics, starting next week on...
“Writing in the Sciences” course from Coursera
Apr. 13, 2020—This unprecedented “free time” away from the lab can be a good opportunity to brush up on fundamental non-bench skills, like writing! This free online Coursera course teaches scientists to become more effective writers, using practical examples and exercises. Topics covered include principles of effective writing (cutting unnecessary clutter and verbs), crafting better sentences and paragraphs,...
Medpace Recruiting Event in Nashville
Feb. 14, 2020—Interested in clinical research and/or regulatory affairs or medical writing? A clinical research organization called Medpace in Cincinnati, OH will be in Nashville, hosting a recruiting next Wednesday, February 19. The company has quite a few openings they are trying to hire for in regulatory affairs, medical communication, and clinical trials and the recruiting event...
Event: Biocentury Employer Information Session
Jan. 10, 2020—For 27 years, BioCentury has been providing essential biopharma industry intelligence to a global audience of biotech and pharmaceutical executives, investors, regulators, public policy makers, patient groups and the scientific community. Based in Redwood City, California, but with a global team of curious and creative minds, they provide analysis and commentary to support the creation of...
Job Opportunity: Associate Medical Writing Document Manager, Astellas, Northbrook, Illinois
Oct. 21, 2019—**This posting was shared with the BRET Office of Career Development by an alumnae who said that it is fine for postdocs to apply. If you would like more information please contact the Office of Career Development directly. Developing innovative therapies is one of the most challenging, most essential and personally rewarding fields in science....
Nashville Networking Opportunity with the Southeast Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association
Feb. 20, 2019—Join fellow AMWA members for a casual evening of networking at Diskin Cider in Nashville, TN. See you there! Thursday, March 14 5:30-7:30pm Diskin Cider 1235 Martin St Nashville, TN 37203 RSVP at the link below: https://www.evite.com/event/01194E5FV45YAMSPAEPJGF2DVWC44Y/rsvp
Job Opportunity: Communications Specialist – Marketing and Communications, Johns Hopkins Hospital/Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD
Jan. 25, 2019—Johns Hopkins Health System employs more than 20,000 people annually. Upon joining Johns Hopkins Health System, you become part of a diverse organization dedicated to its patients, their families, and the community we serve, as well as to our employees. Career opportunities are available in academic and community hospital settings, home care services, physician practices,...
Internship: Medical and Scientific Writing Intern, Whitsell Innovations
Jan. 17, 2019—Whitsell Innovations, Inc. is a full-service medical and scientific writing company. We are seeking interns with writing talent, a strong work ethic, a passion for science, and a desire to learn about written communication in a regulated environment. Application and more information can be found here: https://www.whitsellinnovations.com/careers/ ❖ Because WI provides a wide range of medical...
Internship Opportunity: Whitsell Innovations, Inc.
Jan. 4, 2019—Interns at Whitsell Innovations, Inc. Whitsell Innovations (WI), Inc, is a woman-owned, full-service medical and scientific writing company focusing on the needs of the pharmaceutical, biotech, and device industries. Founded in 2006, we have extensive and varied industry experience averaging more than 15 years. Our staff is composed of individuals with industry backgrounds and scientific...
Press Office Internship, Science writing (Cell Press) Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Jul. 6, 2018—Press Office Internship, Science writing (Cell Press) Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States To Apply: https://4re.referrals.selectminds.com/elsevier/jobs/press-office-internship-science-writing-cell-press-16325 Applications are due July 16 Internship Overview The Press Office of Cell Press is offering a fall science writing internship for current graduate students or those who recently finished a graduate program. The program is designed to give you the...
Research Analyst III, My Cancer Genome, VUMC, Nashville, TN
Jan. 11, 2018—Unit Summary The My Cancer Genome team develops biomedical informatics tools and curates knowledge related to cancer precision medicine, with the goal of providing decision support to oncology clinicians. Major projects include My Cancer Genome, the Clinical Molecular Consult Service (CMOCS), and AACR Project GENIE, among others. My Cancer Genome is a knowledgebase, web application...
PhD Career Connections: Scientific Communications and Marketing
Jan. 4, 2018— PhD Career Connections presents: Scientific Communications and Marketing Thursday January 18th 2:30-3:30p Light Hall 214 featuring Melissa Vaught, PhD, Scientific Editor at Medical Science & Computing, LLC, (MSC) contracted to the National Institutes of Health. Registration is requested Melissa Vaught, PhD, is scientific editor at Medical Science & Computing, LLC, (MSC) contracted to the National...
Job Opportunity: Scientific Communications Coordinator, Roche Diagnostics, Pleasanton, California
Nov. 15, 2017—Roche Diagnostics is hiring a Scientific Communications Coordinator with strong scientific communications experience. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate on healthcare & data analytics topics such as deep learning, machine learning, business models, database sources, legal and regulatory compliance considerations, data modeling process and flows. Roche Diagnostics has created a new strategic group charged with...
Science, Journalism, and Democracy: Grappling with a New Reality; conference and livestream event presented by The Rockefeller University
Aug. 22, 2017—Science, Journalism, and Democracy: Grappling with a New Reality Wednesday, September 6, 2017 The current media landscape is a confusing swirl of reality, misinformation, and so-called fake news. Where does science communication fit into this mess? And how can science communicators navigate a political climate that's increasingly hostile to both science and journalism? This one-day...
Volunteer Opportunity: Co-Editor-in-Chief for BRET Newsletter, “Results and Discussion”
Aug. 15, 2017—The BRET Office of Career Development is seeking a volunteer Content Editor to assist in the preparation and publication of the biannual newsletter, "Results and Discussion". This newsletter highlights research accomplishments of BRET graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and features stories on activities and resources available to BRET trainees. See past issues here: https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/career-development/results-and-discussion-newsletter For...
Job Opportunity: Medical Writer, Medpace, Cincinnati, Ohio
Aug. 8, 2017—Medical Writer, Medpace, Cincinnati, Ohio Overview Medpace is a global, full-service Clinical Research Organization (CRO) specializing in a multitude of therapeutic areas. Our headquarters are located in Cincinnati, Ohio and we are active in over 40 countries across the globe. We continue to steadily grow and are looking to add to our team! Our corporate...
ASPIRE Module: Biomedical Research and Media, Fall 2017
Aug. 7, 2017—The ASPIRE Modules are short, non-credit bearing electives that broaden the training experiences of biomedical sciences trainees. These elective modules provide efficient exposure to topics in four theme areas: Business/Entrepreneurship, Communication, Teaching, and Clinical research.The ASPIRE Modules are optional and open to any biomedical sciences PhD student or postdoctoral fellow who wishes to take them to supplement their research training....