Senior Editor-Medical Oncology

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Ohio State University, Division of Medical Oncology in the Department of Internal Medicine, seeks a Senior Editor-Medical Oncology to provide scientific writing, editing, and research communications support for faculty and research teams. The role focuses on refining manuscripts, abstracts, grant materials, and other scholarly works.

Responsibilities include literature reviews, technical editing, and ensuring compliance with journals and sponsor guidelines, while coordinating manuscript

Qualificações

• Master's or PhD in biomedical sciences or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant scientific or medical writing and editing experience.
• 5–8 years of progressively responsible experience in scientific/medical writing, editing, publication development, or related field preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Writes and edits scientific and clinical research materials in collaboration with faculty, clinicians, and research staff, including manuscripts, abstracts, presentations and posters.
• Supports literature searches, literature reviews and figure preparation to support manuscripts, grants, and clinical trials.
• Provides extensive editing and technical review to improve scientific clarity and adherence to requirements.
• Ensures compliance with formatting, submission, authorship, and reporting guidelines.
• Coordinates manuscript submission, revision, and resubmission processes and liaises with authors, publishers and external stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Scientific writing

Editing

Literature reviews

Project coordination

Faculty liaison

Formação académica

Master's degree in biomedical sciences

PhD preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Title:Senior Editor-Medical OncologyDepartment:Medicine | IM Medical Oncology

Senior Scientific/Medical Writing and Editing Specialist

Functions as a Senior Scientific/Medical Writer and Editor for the Division of Medical Oncology in the Department of Internal Medicine, providing scientific/medical writing, editing, research communications, and faculty development support. Serves as a central resource for faculty members and research teams by facilitating the development, refinement, and dissemination of scholarly and research-related materials.

Writing and Editorial Responsibilities:

• Writes and edits scientific and clinical research-related materials in collaboration with faculty, clinicians, and research staff, including manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, posters, clinical trial protocols & supporting materials, NIH biosketches, grant applications, letters of support for grants, progress reports, book chapters, scientific correspondence, and other scholarly works. Ensures content is clear, accurate, consistent, and aligned with publication, sponsor, and funding requirements.
• Conducts and supports literature searches, literature reviews and figure preparation to support manuscripts, grants, and clinical trials.
• Provides extensive editing and technical review to improve scientific clarity, consistency, organization, and adherence to journal, sponsor, and institutional requirements.
• Ensures compliance with formatting, submission, authorship, and reporting guidelines established by journals, regulatory agencies and other professional organizations.
• Coordinates manuscript submission, revision, and resubmission processes and serves as a liaison with authors, publishers and external stakeholders throughout the publication lifecycle.

Faculty Advancement and Academic Promotion Support

• Assists faculty members in preparing and organizing academic promotion and tenure dossiers, CV updates, personal statements, and documentation of educational scholarly achievements.
• Contributes to the development, editing, and compilation of promotion packets for both clinical-track and tenure-track faculty, ensuring compliance with institutional standards and promotion guidelines.
• Supports the drafting and editing of recommendation letters, nomination packages, external review materials, and other documentation related to faculty advancement, leadership appointments, awards, and professional recognition.

Project coordination and Collaboration

• Manages multiple concurrent projects while maintaining deadlines and coordinating contributions from diverse stakeholders.
• Maintains database/tracking system to research and scholarly activities, including manuscript submissions, protocol development, awards, publications, and related performance metrics.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with faculty and research teams to remain informed of ongoing research initiatives and emerging priorities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree, PhD, or equivalent combination of education and experience in biomedical sciences or a related field. Minimum of 4 years of relevant scientific or medical writing and editing experience required. 5 to 8 years of progressively responsible experience in scientific/medical writing, editing, publication development, or a related field preferred.

Additional Information:Location:Lincoln Tower (0271)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.