Job Description

Hybrid (3 days onsite 2 days remote) in either Lake County IL or Cambridge MA

Pay: $55-$60/hr

REQUIRED:

PHD in life science discipline experiene writing white papers

Expereince creating this internal resource from scratch - the manger kept referring to the internal resource as a 'playbook' (Word or PDF)

Must be able to write eloquently and fluidly. Must be able to carry on a conversation with a scientst and disseminate data into layments terms for the resrouce.

Must have some type of scientific background

Some lab experience is preferred

The manager said a PhD with a portfolio of publications - white papers is a better fit than a Technical writer with industry experience

Nice to have "technology" skills

The more diverse type of experience in drug development the better

Any medical writing post doc experience is a huge plus

Any type of project management exeprience in a matrixed organized setting would be a good fit.

experience in technical writing, medical writing, or a similar scientific communications role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex scientific concepts and processes into clear, well-structured documentation for a scientific audience.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail, consistency, and accuracy.

• Broad understanding of the biopharma research and development process, from early discovery through clinical development.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interview subject matter experts, build rapport, and facilitate productive conversations.

Demonstrated experience creating and managing content on a digital collaboration platform (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, or similar wiki-based systems).

• Familiarity with therapeutic development in immunology.

Job Description:

This person will speaking with all different people in the drug development process - scientists - computational biologists - bioinformatics - wet lab - clinical safety in the R&D space. They will interview, collect info, and create an internal resource other teams can use in the future for reference.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a internal playbooks—a comprehensive guide that documents our cutting-edge scientific methodologies for advancing complex R&D programs. This role is essential for capturing and codifying institutional knowledge, ensuring that our innovative approaches can be scaled and applied consistently across our scientific teams to accelerate the delivery of new medicines to patients.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts across diverse R&D functions, including wet lab biology, computational biology, clinical development, and safety assessment.

• Conduct structured interviews with our scientists and project teams to deeply understand and document their established processes and key decision-making frameworks.

• Synthesize complex information from a variety of sources, including internal presentations, research documents, and scientific literature, into clear and accessible content.

• Author well-structured, concise, and actionable content that serves as a practical guide for scientific teams.

• Organize the playbook into a logical, user-friendly format that is easy for scientists to navigate and apply to their own projects.

• (Preferred) Design and build the playbook as a dynamic, "living resource" on a digital platform such as SharePoint or Confluence to allow for easy updates and integration of supporting materials.

• Manage your project timeline effectively to ensure the timely delivery of content "chapters" and incorporate feedback from scientific reviewers.

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