Science Writer II

Cali
-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines was founded on the principle that the creation of new medicines can be accelerated by pairing world-class biomedical research with state-of-the-art drug discovery and development capabilities. Cali
-Skaggs is a division of Scripps Research, a first-of-its-kind, nonprofit translational research institute dedicated to creating the next generation of medicines. Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading-edge scientists. Leveraging the unique scientific environment of Scripps Research, impacting translational sciences, Cali
-Skaggs has created a portfolio of drug candidates, and is shaping a new paradigm for advancing nonprofit biomedical research to impact patients while reinvesting in further innovative research. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Cali
-Skaggs' drug development portfolio spans a broad range of human diseases, including cancer, autoimmunity and inflammatory diseases, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, infectious and neglected tropical diseases, as well as age-related and degenerative diseases. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

The Science Writer II position is an exciting opportunity to work in the Science Communication group at Cali . The position will involve scientific writing and graphic design for general science, grant, clinical regulatory, and press release materials to support Cali 's diverse pipeline of programs. An understanding of biomedical research in the academic, biotech, or pharma setting, as well as an ability to comfortably shift between and integrate learnings across several disease areas are critical attributes for success.

Cali  drug development programs cover a wide breadth from cancer immunotherapy to neurodegenerative diseases to neglected tropical diseases. Applicants should expect to become part of a team deeply immersed in these areas to solve critical unmet medical needs.

• Work independently and with team members on specific projects.
• Attend meetings during Pacific time zone hours.
• Research, write, edit, and review grant proposals as determined by Cali  program needs.
  • Proposals will be submitted to governmental (e.g., NIH, NSF, DoD) agencies, non-profit foundations, and philanthropic groups.
• Write, edit, and review critical supporting documents (e.g., equipment, facilities, resource sharing, letters of support, administrative components) and other materials related to grants during the pre-award process.

• Manage the scientific writing, review, and submission process for grant proposals.
• Analyze reviews of previously submitted proposals and provide feedback to improve the chance of funding upon re-submission.
• To support the clinical team, this position may also be involved in developing, editing, and formatting of documents to support INDs, clinical protocols, or other regulatory communications.
• Engage with drug development teams (principal investigator; program manager; pharmacology; toxicology; chemistry, manufacturing, and controls [CMC]; and clinical) to complete tasks and ensure accuracy.
• Develop slide presentations, including data figures and graphics, for non-grant funding opportunities, such as foundations and philanthropists, as well as potential business development partners (e.g., pharmaceutical companies)
• Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant subject required. Master's degree or PhD strongly preferred. Years of equivalent job experience may be considered in lieu of Master's degree or PhD.
• Writer must have a basic understanding of modern biology and chemistry and advanced knowledge (e.g., a graduate degree) in one or more of the following subject areas: biochemistry, molecular biology, cellular biology, biophysics, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, organic chemistry, chemical kinetics, pharmacology, animal physiology, medicine, public health.
• 3+ years of professional academic research experience and/or demonstrated experience in successful (funded) grant development, writing individual and…