Medical College of Wisconsin

Position Description:

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way—with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That’s why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). In the role of a Medical Science Writer you will be working in our Cancer Center.

Purpose

Work independently, under the direction of the Cancer Center Director of Programmatic Grants and Strategic Partner Development and Chair of the Investigator-Initiated Trial Steering Committee to collect, write, edit, organize, and interpret medical/scientific information for clinical research protocols, grant submissions, and public and governmental progress reports.

Primary Functions

• Generate original text and materials by collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information for research and reporting purposes.
• Research and analyze a variety of technical, statistical, medical, and scientific material, ensuring the accurate preparation of documents; this includes reviewing grants and investigator-initiated trials (IITs) prior to submission to funding agencies or regulatory review.
• Coordinate the IIT Steering Committee and submission of IITs.
• Ability to mentor faculty on their writing skills to increase the funding success rate.
• Assume role of project manager for writing assignments, which include project planning, time management, keeping other team members informed and on task, and submitting finished project on time and in specified format.
• Provide backup for submission of Investigational New Drug Applications and progress reports as needed.
• Assure compliance with regulatory and institutional policies.
• Participate in the development of program resources through literature searches, contact with outside programs, and review of funding opportunities.
• Participate on appropriate committees relevant to the advancement of the program and the profession or area of research.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

Knowledge of clinical or translational research, technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness.

Customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills.

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Preferred Schedule:

Fulltime 8:00-4:30

Position Requirements:

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted foe education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Required Experience: 6 years of experience

Preferred Education: PhD

Preferred Experience: clinical or translational research, oncology trials, grant writing, academic setting.

Field: Communication, Biological Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Oncology

Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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