Strategic Health Communications Manager & Science Writer

Content Creators; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

401K match

Educational benefits

Employee referral bonus

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Axle is seeking a Health Communications Manager/Science Writer to translate complex research findings into clear materials for leaders and general audiences. The role involves drafting memos, briefing materials, and plain-language summaries, while advising leadership on policy interpretation and program requirements.

You will prepare diverse documents, ensure accuracy, and support DIR with communications, outreach, and workflow improvements. NIH affiliation adds impactful exposure.

Qualifications

• Provide expert scientific writing, analytical, and policy advisory support to DIR.
• Draft and review recommendation memos, justification documents, and salary benchmarks.
• Write plain-language scientific summaries for diverse audiences and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare briefing materials and complex scientific summaries across diseases and research areas.
• Advise NIH leadership on policy interpretation and implementation.
• Review materials for accuracy and assist with program workflows and tools.
• Draft and review salary benchmarks and related appointment documents.
• Collaborate with management to coordinate content of materials and messaging.

Skills

Scientific writing

Policy interpretation

Biomedical knowledge

Leadership communication

Education

Biomedical master's or higher

Tools

Livelink

Job description

Axle is seeking a Health Communications Manager/Science Writer to translate complex research findings into clear materials for leaders and general audiences. The role involves drafting memos, briefing materials, and plain-language summaries, while advising leadership on policy interpretation and program requirements.

You will prepare diverse documents, ensure accuracy, and support DIR with communications, outreach, and workflow improvements. NIH affiliation adds impactful exposure.