Ecocareers · 4 months ago
Scientific Content Developer (Technical Writer III)
Lake County, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEcocareers is a company focused on advancing research and development in the biopharma industry. They are seeking a Scientific Content Developer to create comprehensive internal playbooks that document scientific methodologies and facilitate the delivery of new medicines. This role involves collaboration with R&D teams to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable content.
Staffing & Recruiting
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Company
Ecocareers
Ecocareers provides a specialized job search for careers that make a difference.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase