Scientific Writer for Cancer Care Analytics & Publications

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services invites applications for a Scientific Writer within Cancer Research & Business Partnerships, Precision Analytics to translate complex epidemiologic and ML findings into clear, impactful communications for scientific, clinical, operational, and executive audiences.

You will develop manuscripts, conference abstracts, presentations, executive briefings, and other knowledge translation products, while coordinating multiple publications with investigators and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Services Research, Scientific Communications, Health Sciences, Statistics, Data Science, or related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum three to five years of experience in scientific, medical, technical, or health research writing.
• Experience preparing manuscripts for peer‑reviewed publication.
• Experience conducting literature reviews, evidence syntheses, and environmental scans.
• Strong understanding of research methodology, epidemiology, biostatistics, health services research, and quantitative analysis.
• Exceptional written communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, synthesize, and communicate complex scientific and technical information.
• Experience writing for diverse audiences, including scientific, clinical, operational, executive, and policy stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and reference management software.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit scientific manuscripts, conference abstracts, and presentations.
• Prepare reports, briefing materials, and knowledge translation products.
• Support publication planning, manuscript submissions, and responses to peer-review feedback.
• Synthesize information from multiple sources and ensure accuracy for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate multiple manuscripts and dissemination activities with investigators and stakeholders.

Skills

Manuscript writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Editing

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in Epidemiology/Public Health/Health Services Research/Scientific Communications/Health Sciences/Statistics/Data Science

Tools

Reference management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alberta Health Services invites applications for a Scientific Writer within Cancer Research & Business Partnerships, Precision Analytics to translate complex epidemiologic and ML findings into clear, impactful communications for scientific, clinical, operational, and executive audiences.

You will develop manuscripts, conference abstracts, presentations, executive briefings, and other knowledge translation products, while coordinating multiple publications with investigators and