Planet Pharma
Scientific Content Developer Job at Planet Pharma in North Chicago
Planet Pharma, North Chicago, IL, US, 60086
Job Description
Target PR Range: 45-55/hr
*Depending on experience
Role Overview:
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Scientific Content Developer for a ~6-month contract to spearhead a critical R&D initiative. 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.
Who You Are (Qualifications):
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a life science discipline.
• 5 years 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.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, with good project management skills to manage competing priorities.
Preferred "Nice-to-Have" Skills:
• 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.
*CO/NYC candidates might not be considered
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
Fraud Alert: Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
Target PR Range: 45-55/hr
*Depending on experience
Role Overview:
We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Scientific Content Developer for a ~6-month contract to spearhead a critical R&D initiative. 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.
Who You Are (Qualifications):
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a life science discipline.
• 5 years 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.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, with good project management skills to manage competing priorities.
Preferred "Nice-to-Have" Skills:
• 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.
*CO/NYC candidates might not be considered
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
Fraud Alert: Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.