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WVU Medicine · 2 months ago

Expert Research Writer & Strategist

Morgantown, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

WVU Medicine is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Expert Research Writer & Strategist to lead strategic research and communication initiatives that elevate and promote groundbreaking research and innovation across their academic medical center. The role focuses on developing high-impact content for grant proposals, white papers, and presentations, emphasizing population health and value-based care models.

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Responsibilities

Develops and produces white papers, articles, case studies, and coordinates research on topics by keeping abreast of national medical news, through internet research, and discussions with WVU Medicine physicians

Develops speeches, talking points, and presentations that highlight our research publications, clinical trials, and cutting-edge innovations across the system

Conducts research and develops presentations and white papers on a variety of topics, i.e., healthcare policy, population health trends, value-based care models, and healthcare innovations

Conducts research and provides recommendations, in collaboration with marketing, for public institutional events and print releases to share research publications, clinical trials, and stories and successes of our health system to reach a broader audience

Writes for other WVU Medicine internal and external publications, supports copy edits, proofreads, and provides support to providers and executive leadership (e.g., internal communications, blog posts, whitepapers, and case studies)

Attends and presents research and articles at professional conferences and symposiums

Develops and publishes monthly articles on a variety of trending industry and research topics for distribution online and internally to physicians, patients, and students

Develops and publishes educational and promotional content, in collaboration with Marketing, featuring the cutting-edge healthcare advancements and clinical trials throughout our health system

Leads, coordinates, and has direct responsibility for a wide variety of special research and writing projects on behalf of Executive Leadership

Promotes innovative programs and services of WVU Medicine by engaging within the academic healthcare research community via forums, conferences, and professional affiliations

Translates complex clinical and scientific research into engaging, accessible writing for a variety of audiences, including funders, policymakers, media, and the general public

Collaborate with principal investigators, clinical trial teams, and academic faculty to create and refine grant proposal narratives and research development materials

Spotlights cutting-edge clinical trials, medical breakthroughs, and academic innovations across all WVU Medicine entities

Works in partnership with marketing, media relations, clinical departments, and the WVU Health Sciences Center to align messaging and share impact stories

Provides writing support for institutional reports, donor communications, and special projects as needed

Qualification

Research writingHealthcare knowledgeCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficePresentation skillsEditing skillsMulti-taskingRelationship-building

Required

Master's degree in public health, population health, epidemiology, healthcare, communication, scientific writing or related field

Five (5) years' experience, coursework, or research in public health, population health, epidemiology, healthcare, communication, scientific writing, or related field

Fundamental writing, researching, editing, and communication skills are necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position

Skilled and respected communicator with exceptional writing and presentation skills, along with sophisticated knowledge of conducting and publishing research

Strong relationship-building skills

Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Capable of handling multiple tasks with competing priorities under minimal supervision

Preferred

PhD degree in public health, population health, epidemiology, healthcare, communication, scientific writing, or related field

Public health, healthcare administration, scientific writing, research, and communications, or experience related to health systems, academic institutions, and other large organizations