Scientific Writer
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States
Overview
The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition and the Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center conducts cutting-edge research and provides expert diagnosis and care for diabetes, obesity, and other endocrine disorders. The research programs span all areas of diabetes and complications, obesity, and metabolic disease. Our educational mission includes teaching at many levels, including our fellowship program in Endocrinology and Diabetes. To sustain and expand the academic productivity and visibility of the program, dedicated support from a medical writer with expertise in scientific communications is essential. This role provides structured assistance across several critical domains that underpin successful academic programs, including manuscript and grant development, research dissemination, and strategic communication. Function / Duties of Position
The medical writer supports faculty in the preparation, editing, and formatting of scientific manuscripts and grant submissions. This includes ensuring clarity, scientific rigor, and alignment with journal and funding agency requirements, as well as coordinating references, figures, formatting, and submission processes. Such support improves efficiency for investigators, reduces administrative burden, and increases the competitiveness and quality of submissions. The position proactively monitors federal, foundation, and industry funding opportunities relevant to our program’s research priorities. The writer tracks deadlines, eligibility requirements, and emerging funding announcements, providing timely alerts to investigators and assisting with the coordination of application components. This function helps ensure opportunities are not missed and supports strategic positioning for competitive funding. The writer contributes to maintaining and updating the program’s external-facing digital presence, including developing and refreshing website content to highlight new research findings, clinical initiatives, faculty achievements, educational programs, and collaborative opportunities. A well-maintained website serves as a critical platform for recruitment, partnership development, and public engagement. The writer supports broader dissemination of research discoveries and program achievements through accessible communications tailored to diverse audiences, including drafting press releases associated with major scientific publications or breakthroughs and translating complex findings into clear language for media, donors, community partners, and institutional leadership. The role supports internal communications by developing periodic newsletters and updates that showcase ongoing research, clinical innovations, new grants and publications, and educational initiatives, strengthening engagement across faculty, trainees, collaborators, and stakeholders while reinforcing the program’s academic momentum. Scientific Writer Will
Support in the preparation, editing, and formatting of scientific manuscripts and grant submissions, ensuring clarity, scientific rigor, and alignment with journal and funding agency requirements, and coordinating references, figures, formatting, and submission processes. Proactively monitor federal, foundation, and industry funding opportunities relevant to our program’s research priorities. Track deadlines, eligibility requirements, and emerging funding announcements, providing timely alerts to investigators and assisting with the coordination of application components. Maintain and update the program’s external-facing digital presence, including developing and refreshing website content to highlight new research findings, clinical initiatives, faculty achievements, educational programs, and collaborative opportunities. Support internal communications by developing periodic newsletters and updates that showcase ongoing research, clinical innovations, new grants and publications, and educational initiatives. Philanthropic & Development Writing
Develop compelling content for philanthropic proposals, donor communications, and impact reports Partner with development and foundation teams to align messaging with donor priorities Translate research and clinical initiatives into accessible, donor-facing language Website & Digital Content
Write and edit content for websites, landing pages, and digital platforms Ensure consistency in tone, branding, and messaging across platforms Collaborate with marketing, communications, and web teams to optimize content clarity and usability Scientific Writer - Additional Responsibilities
Independently manages workload within service level understanding timelines and job description expectations Develops and maintains work instructions, tools/materials, and documentation for this position and continuously updates as appropriate Contributes to the development of Operating Procedures (SOP) related to the position Collaborates on development of internal and external guidance documents, policies, and practices to improve compliance by Investigators and research teams Interacts with relevant outside agencies (as necessary) to support goals and objectives and to promote an environment of knowledge sharing and team effectiveness Participates as a member on intra- and inter-departmental committees, as requested Collaborates and contributes to the success of the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition’s Clinical Research Strategic Plan, as appropriate Willingness to assume responsibility for tasks that may be outside of the formal job description, including those perceived as belonging to “lower pay grades” to get the job done. Complete other duties as assigned to fulfill the mission. Required Qualifications
Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree in relevant field and 5 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 9 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate / Masters degree; and/or holds a Medical Writers Certification (MWC) or other medical communications certification Experience working in diabetes field and diabetes clinical trials Medical or Scientific (translational or biomedical) writing experience. Experience with regulatory writing for FDA regulated products and/or submissions Demonstrated knowledge or experience with the items on left. Medical terminology. Experience conducting thorough background research and/or literature evaluations. High level of accuracy, organization and prioritizing skills is preferred. MWC or other medical communications certifications or certificates Why apply to OHSU?
We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
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The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition and the Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center conducts cutting-edge research and provides expert diagnosis and care for diabetes, obesity, and other endocrine disorders. The research programs span all areas of diabetes and complications, obesity, and metabolic disease. Our educational mission includes teaching at many levels, including our fellowship program in Endocrinology and Diabetes. To sustain and expand the academic productivity and visibility of the program, dedicated support from a medical writer with expertise in scientific communications is essential. This role provides structured assistance across several critical domains that underpin successful academic programs, including manuscript and grant development, research dissemination, and strategic communication. Function / Duties of Position
The medical writer supports faculty in the preparation, editing, and formatting of scientific manuscripts and grant submissions. This includes ensuring clarity, scientific rigor, and alignment with journal and funding agency requirements, as well as coordinating references, figures, formatting, and submission processes. Such support improves efficiency for investigators, reduces administrative burden, and increases the competitiveness and quality of submissions. The position proactively monitors federal, foundation, and industry funding opportunities relevant to our program’s research priorities. The writer tracks deadlines, eligibility requirements, and emerging funding announcements, providing timely alerts to investigators and assisting with the coordination of application components. This function helps ensure opportunities are not missed and supports strategic positioning for competitive funding. The writer contributes to maintaining and updating the program’s external-facing digital presence, including developing and refreshing website content to highlight new research findings, clinical initiatives, faculty achievements, educational programs, and collaborative opportunities. A well-maintained website serves as a critical platform for recruitment, partnership development, and public engagement. The writer supports broader dissemination of research discoveries and program achievements through accessible communications tailored to diverse audiences, including drafting press releases associated with major scientific publications or breakthroughs and translating complex findings into clear language for media, donors, community partners, and institutional leadership. The role supports internal communications by developing periodic newsletters and updates that showcase ongoing research, clinical innovations, new grants and publications, and educational initiatives, strengthening engagement across faculty, trainees, collaborators, and stakeholders while reinforcing the program’s academic momentum. Scientific Writer Will
Support in the preparation, editing, and formatting of scientific manuscripts and grant submissions, ensuring clarity, scientific rigor, and alignment with journal and funding agency requirements, and coordinating references, figures, formatting, and submission processes. Proactively monitor federal, foundation, and industry funding opportunities relevant to our program’s research priorities. Track deadlines, eligibility requirements, and emerging funding announcements, providing timely alerts to investigators and assisting with the coordination of application components. Maintain and update the program’s external-facing digital presence, including developing and refreshing website content to highlight new research findings, clinical initiatives, faculty achievements, educational programs, and collaborative opportunities. Support internal communications by developing periodic newsletters and updates that showcase ongoing research, clinical innovations, new grants and publications, and educational initiatives. Philanthropic & Development Writing
Develop compelling content for philanthropic proposals, donor communications, and impact reports Partner with development and foundation teams to align messaging with donor priorities Translate research and clinical initiatives into accessible, donor-facing language Website & Digital Content
Write and edit content for websites, landing pages, and digital platforms Ensure consistency in tone, branding, and messaging across platforms Collaborate with marketing, communications, and web teams to optimize content clarity and usability Scientific Writer - Additional Responsibilities
Independently manages workload within service level understanding timelines and job description expectations Develops and maintains work instructions, tools/materials, and documentation for this position and continuously updates as appropriate Contributes to the development of Operating Procedures (SOP) related to the position Collaborates on development of internal and external guidance documents, policies, and practices to improve compliance by Investigators and research teams Interacts with relevant outside agencies (as necessary) to support goals and objectives and to promote an environment of knowledge sharing and team effectiveness Participates as a member on intra- and inter-departmental committees, as requested Collaborates and contributes to the success of the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition’s Clinical Research Strategic Plan, as appropriate Willingness to assume responsibility for tasks that may be outside of the formal job description, including those perceived as belonging to “lower pay grades” to get the job done. Complete other duties as assigned to fulfill the mission. Required Qualifications
Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree in relevant field and 5 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 9 years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate / Masters degree; and/or holds a Medical Writers Certification (MWC) or other medical communications certification Experience working in diabetes field and diabetes clinical trials Medical or Scientific (translational or biomedical) writing experience. Experience with regulatory writing for FDA regulated products and/or submissions Demonstrated knowledge or experience with the items on left. Medical terminology. Experience conducting thorough background research and/or literature evaluations. High level of accuracy, organization and prioritizing skills is preferred. MWC or other medical communications certifications or certificates Why apply to OHSU?
We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu
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