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Formal Scientific Writing

*This list is non-exhaustive, meant to be a starting point, and will be added to regularly. Jobs may overlap with other PhD skill categories.

Medical Editor

Reviews, corrects, and refines scientific and medical documents—including journal manuscripts, conference posters, pharmaceutical marketing materials, and clinical reports—ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with style and regulatory requirements. Conducts copy editing, cross-checking data in tables and figures against source documents, verifying references, and coordinating with medical writers and legal/regulatory teams through review cycles.

Regulatory Writer

Prepares regulatory submissions such as INDs, NDAs, clinical study reports, and briefing documents for health authorities.

Science Writer

Writes accurate, audience-specific explanations of research for funders, clinicians, institutions, or the public, grounded in literature synthesis, source verification, and iterative editing.

Grant Writer

Develops competitive grant proposals and coordinates multi-author submissions for academic institutions or nonprofits.

Scientific Editor

Edits scientific manuscripts and technical documents for clarity, consistency, and adherence to journal or organizational standards.

Publication Manager

Oversees publication strategy, manages manuscript timelines, and ensures compliance with publication ethics and reporting standards.

Technical Writer

Writes structured technical documentation such as SOPs, validation reports, manuals, and internal scientific documentation for products or regulated environments.

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