‘Career Options: Medical Communications/Writing’
Guest Blog Post: So you want to be a science writer?
Jan. 13, 2015—While moving away from the bench toward a science-writing career can feel daunting, it is possible (and as this collection of science writer origin stories shows, lots of folks have done it). When you’re interested in any career, whether it’s one at the bench or not, the best way to eventually get the job that...
Job Posting: Medical Writer/Associate Medical Director, various locations
Dec. 12, 2014—Job Title: MEDICAL WRITER / ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR Status: fulltime/on-site Location: Positions available in — New York City — Parsippany, NJ — Indianapolis, IN Looking to develop content for significant, groundbreaking scientific projects? Our clients are well-established medical communications / medical education companies, recognized for their outstanding scientific strategy, stakeholder engagement, and client service. As a Medical Writer / Associate Medical Director,...
Job Opportunity: Associate Editor, New York
Dec. 12, 2014—Job Title: ASSOCIATE EDITOR Status: fulltime/on-siteLocation: New York, NY Our client, a medical publishing company in New York City, has an immediate opening for an Associate Editor for a well-read, peer-reviewed monthly journal. The ideal candidate will have experience in editorial planning, manuscript editing, proofreading, writing, interviewing experts about medical advances, and building relationships with physician advisors. He/she will have the...
Job Posting: Senior Regulatory Writer, Synchrogenix Information Strategies Inc.
Dec. 5, 2014—Synchrogenix Information Strategies Inc. Seeking: Senior Regulatory Writers Location(s): Bloomfield, NJ; Cambridge, MA; Wilmington, DE; Malvern, PA; San Diego, CA; Cary, NC Status: Full-time, in-office, permanent positions Regulatory writers are in high demand and will not settle for second best, nor should you. At Synchrogenix, you will: Contribute to a range of documents in a variety of therapeutic areas...
Job Posting: Science/Medical Writer, Technical Resources International, Washington D.C.
Nov. 12, 2014—Job descriptionThis position involves preparing scientific and regulatory documents on behalf of government and private sector clients for submission to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (Investigational New Drug applications, annual reports, preclinical and clinical study reports, safety reports, and Investigator’s Brochures), performing literature searches, preparing meeting reports and proceedings, safety documents and/or data analysis....
AGI/Schlumberger Fellowship in Geoscience Communication
Oct. 3, 2014—AGI/Schlumberger Fellowship in Geoscience Communication The American Geosciences Institute is accepting applications for the AGI/Schlumberger Fellowship in Geoscience Communication. The successful candidate will play a leading role in AGI’s Critical Issues program, a new initiative to make relevant geoscience information more accessible to decision makers at all levels. The program is supported through AGI’s Center...
Internship Opportunity: BenchFly
Sep. 26, 2014—Internship Opportunity: BenchFly — Reinventing Science Communication Using Video This internship provides an opportunity for a Vanderbilt biomedical sciences graduate student or postdoc to apply their scientific expertise away from the bench, while developing their creativity, collaboration, and marketing skills. At BenchFly, we think the most exciting opportunities for innovation occur at the interface of two...
Online Webinar: “Freelance Medical Writing: How to Use Your Scientific Background to Make a 6-Figure, Work-At-Home”
Sep. 26, 2014—This webinar will describe some of the basics you need to know to get your freelance medical writing business up and running, and will answer some general questions, including the following: • What is the scope of medical writing? • How do I get work if I have no samples or experience?• How feasible/realistic is it...
Young Scientist Call for Reviewers
Sep. 22, 2014—Young Scientist invites science and engineering post-doctoral fellows and graduate student to become reviewers. Young Scientist is an interdisciplinary research journal published by Vanderbilt highlighting research conducted by high school students in research labs. The journal will host twenty research articles annually. Articles will be no more than three pages in length with a maximum of three figures....
Job Opportunity: Science Associate, American Association of Immunologists, Bethesda, MD
Aug. 5, 2014—THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF IMMUNOLOGISTS, BETHESDA, MARYLAND The American Association of Immunologists (AAI), a professional biomedical research association, seeks scientist to assist with activities including writing assignments and assisting in the peer-review and editorial process for a major scientific journal. This is a full-time, exempt position. Advanced degree (Ph.D., or related) in biological science; fluency...
Job Opportunity: Scientific Editor, Journal of Experimental Medicine, New York, NY
Jul. 31, 2014—JOB DESCRIPTION: The Journal of Experimental Medicine seeks a scientific editor to work in collaboration with the in-house scientific editors and the academic editorial board to attract and identify high-quality manuscripts in the diverse fields covered by the journal. Under the general direction of the Executive Editor, the successful candidate will help oversee all aspects...
American Medical Writers Association annual conference, Oct 8-11 in Memphis
Jul. 25, 2014—The AMWA Annual Conference is the ultimate resource for medical communicators around the world, offering educational and networking opportunities beyond compare in the field. Join the AMWA’s 74th Annual Conference from Oct 8-11 in Memphis. Learn more about the conference here: http://www.amwa.org/events_annual_conference
Job Posting: Freelance Commentary Editor
Jul. 2, 2014—Freelance Commentary Editor mBio® has a position available for a Freelance Commentary Editor to help us grow feature commentary content in the area of microbiology. mBio®, ASM’s first broad-scope, online-only, open access journal, offers streamlined review and publication of the best research in microbiology and allied fields. mBio® publishes high-quality papers in all areas of...
Job Opportunities for Writers
May. 13, 2014—Job Title: Biomedical Science/Health WriterCompany Name: Altarum InstituteLocation: Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20910Job Contact Information: Cindy Connors | cindy.connors@altarum.org Palladian Partners, an Altarum company, seeks a full-time biomedical science/health writer to work at our Silver Spring, MD, headquarters. Palladian Partners is a creative communications firm dedicated to disseminating information about new discoveries in health, medicine, and social science to professionals,...
Job Opportunity: Senior Research/Writer
Feb. 26, 2014—We’re looking for a senior researcher/writer to join our team. This person will lead projects focused on the pharma life sciences sector in producing up to 3 major (10-14 page) research projects a year, as well as shorter papers and video interviews. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic sharp thinker who has digital experience...
Job Opportunity: Senior Medical Writer, Educational Concepts Group
Feb. 14, 2014—Company: Educational Concepts GroupJob Title: Sr. Medical WriterStatus: FulltimeLocation: Remote/VirtualJob Description:Summary: Research specialized areas of medical science in order to develop and execute scientifically accurate medical education. This position will work with internal and external members of multiple project teams to produce a range of print, live, and electronic materials that satisfy the needs of...
PhD Career Connections: The Road to a Career in Writing with Your PhD
Feb. 4, 2014—PhD Career Connections and the Office of Biomedical Research Education and Training present: “The Road to a Career in Writing with your PhD”featuring Elise Lamar, PhD, Stephen Ornes, and Bill SnyderWednesday, March 128:30-9:30amPRB 206Registration requested. Co-sponsored with the Editors’ Club. Hear how a career in writing can be a viable path! Bios: Elise Lamar, PhD is...
Health Communications Internship Program (HCIP), National Cancer Institute
Jan. 15, 2014—The National Cancer Institute is accepting applications for its 2014 HCIP class. Health Communications Internship Program (HCIP) Applications for the 2014 term are due by March 4th. Apply online! See website for further details. http://hcip.nci.nih.gov The National Cancer Institute (NCI), the largest of the 27 institutes and centers comprising the National Institutes of Health (NIH),...
New Beyond the Lab video series interviews VU PhD alumni about their career path
Nov. 11, 2013—Check out our new Beyond the Lab video series showcasing the careers of our PhD and postdoctoral alumni! In Beyond the Lab, the BRET Office of Career Development interviews Vanderbilt PhD and postdoctoral alumni about their career path since leaving VU. Each 10-20 minute video features a different alumnus describing his or her job and providing advice...