Sr. Science Writer

The Global Industry Technology Cooperation Center (GITCC) is seeking a Sr. Science Writer to assist faculty and researchers in advancing their research competitiveness, fostering industry collaborations, and securing external funding through large-scale, collaborative grant submissions. Sr. Science Writer will play a crucial role in supporting strategic initiatives that align with GITCC's mission to drive innovation and global partnerships in biotechnology and related fields.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate highly complex scientific and technical information clearly and compellingly, ensuring both technical and non-technical audiences can understand the material.
• Draft, proofread, standardize, and edit sections of grant proposals, ensuring consistency with sponsor guidelines and GITCC objectives.
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts across Johns Hopkins and global industry partners to synthesize technical content for proposals and reports.
• Monitor industry trends and key developments in biotechnology, higher education, and global research initiatives, sharing relevant information with GITCC faculty and stakeholders.
• Conduct research projects related to GITCC's initiatives, such as global research funding opportunities and emerging biotechnology advancements.
• Develop and sustain strong communication channels with university leadership, faculty, global partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in strategic planning and kick-off meetings for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) involving GITCC and its collaborators.
• Work on special projects and strategic communication initiatives for the Director of GITCC, including developing materials for high-level presentations and international partnerships.
• Assist in managing the editorial process for major publications, ensuring alignment with GITCC's strategic objectives.
• May direct the activities of other staff members in support of editorial or research tasks.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess in-depth subject matter knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to craft technical information for a diverse audience.
• Strong research, analytical, and storytelling skills, with an understanding of biotechnology and industry-academia collaboration.
• Experience with grant writing, editing, and managing large collaborative projects, preferably in a fast-paced research environment.
• Familiarity with reference management software such as EndNote and RefWorks.
• Ability to quickly synthesize and analyze complex information to produce high-quality written materials.
• Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while also collaborating effectively with team members and external partners.

• Master's Degree in related technical/scientific field.
• One-year related experience.
• Writing samples may be requested during the selection process.

• PhD Degree in a technical/scientific field related to biotechnology, biomedical engineering, or a similar discipline. Clinical knowledge is a plus.
• Three years of relevant experience in science writing or grant development.

Classified Title: Sr. Science Writer
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD
Starting Salary Range: $32.25 - $56.46 HRLY ($43,250 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: M-F, up to 19 hours per week
Exempt Status:Exempt
Location:School of Medicine Campus
Department name: Biomedical Engineering - Research
Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering