The Scientific Writer for the Genitourinary (GU) Division supports the GU physicians? academic projects with focus on investigator initiated clinical trials (ISTs) and scientific grants. The GU Division works to provide compassionate and comprehensive care for patients with GU malignancies. The Scientific Writer works directly with GU physician investigators and will report to Professors Mary-Ellen Taplin and Toni Choueiri and the GU administrator.

The Scientific Writer assists GU principal investigators in writing and editing ISTs, letters of intent for ISTs, laboratory manuals, consent forms, IST budgets, grant applications, grant progress reports, manuscripts and abstracts.  The writer will work with the DFCI GU faculty, research staff, and grant managers on specific timelines and deadline schedules related to each writing project, which may include reading background information, federal and foundation sponsor guidelines, request for proposal (RFP) language and internal and external policies and procedures for a specific writing assignment.  In this capacity the writer may meet face-to-face with faculty and research staff; follow up phone conversations and other methods of communication to establish a final product.

The Science Writer is a key link between dedicated oncologists, scientists, and research sponsors who comprise the wide Dana-Farber community. The Science Writer should be able to take complex information and communicate it clearly, concisely, and accurately.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

This position?s work location is hybrid with two or three days per week remote. The selected candidate may only work remote days from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI).  

• Write research protocols, manuscripts, abstracts, letters, grant applications, and other written deliverables based on specific project timelines;
• Write and edit reports in a timely fashion to meet specified deadlines;
• Thoughtfully participate in team meetings and share knowledge related to research findings; scientific writing trends, and learning opportunities;
• Write and edit IST proposals, protocols, laboratory manuals, consent forms
• Thoughtfully participate in team meetings and share knowledge related to research findings; scientific writing trends, and learning opportunities
• Assume other writing duties as necessary including but not limited to preparation of PowerPoint presentations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

PATIENT CONTACT:

None.

A Bachelor?s degree in journalism or related field and/or a scientific discipline and a minimum of 5 years of professional writing, editing and publications experience, with at least 3 of those years dedicated to science writing and editing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• The Science Writer must be able to express ideas clearly and logically and should love to write;
• Curiosity, a broad range of knowledge, and perseverance are necessary.
• The Science Writer must first understand the science, and then translate that knowledge accurately into a form that is both interesting and intelligible to the sponsor.
• A proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently and produce high-quality work on deadline is required.
• The Science Writer must be comfortable managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• The Science Writer must commit to the highest standards of customer service and professionalism.
• Experience writing or editing NIH grant applications preferred.

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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