Sr. Science Writer

Seattle, WA

Employer:	Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Job Type:	Full Time
Description
Overview Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality. At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion. We are actively expanding our central team to support Principal Investigators (PIs) and research study teams who are focused on mission-critical clinical trials programs. The Sr. Science Writer is responsible for independently authoring and delivering high-quality protocol and regulatory documents and represents Medical Writing as a cross-functional team member for clinical study-level activities. This position will work directly with the Assistant Director, IIT Protocol Development. Most Fred Hutch jobs require some on-campus work. However, there may be flexibility for certain positions. Please check with the recruiter if you are an out-of-state applicant interested only in working outside of the Seattle area. Responsibilities Independently writing and delivering high-quality clinical and regulatory documents (e.g., clinical study protocols and sections of regulatory documents) in partnership with internal cross-functional team members Coordinating effective document development, review, and approval Actively contributing to development of processes and procedures to improve departmental and cross-functional workflows Building relationships and working collaboratively with study team members Reviewing study documents for clarity, accuracy, and consistency Developing in-depth study-level knowledge Contributing scientific knowledge and analytical skills to the production of documents Participating in developing key messages for clinical regulatory documents Developing document timelines and communicating with team members to maintain awareness of expectations, milestones, and deliverables. Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 5+ years formal scientific writing experience required, ideally writing related to clinical study protocols Self-motived and nimble with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Experience producing high-quality scientific/medical documents Ability to analyze, interpret, and summarize clinical data Basic understanding of drug development, clinical research, study design, biostatistics, regulatory requirements, and medical terminology Strong project management and organizational skills Initiative and creativity in solving routine problems for individual documents and in identifying process improvements within the IIT Protocol Development team Attention to detail related to consistency, grammar, syntax, and scientific accuracy Proficiency in word processing, templates, table/figure creation, and literature searches A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists. The annual base salary range for this position is from $80,434 to $120,619, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). Our Commitment to Diversity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.

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Sr. Science Writer

Seattle, WA

Description