What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D, Medical Writer (Derm)(FWD or PIT) position at Castle Biosciences?
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Castle Biosciences Inc. is growing, and we are looking to hire a Medical Writer working from our Friendswood, TX or Pittsburgh, PA @ Nova Place office location, with a start date prior to June 19, 2025.
We are in search of someone who strives for excellence in their work with a positive, can-do attitude! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you in the essential biotech field, consider applying today! Learn more at www.CastleBiosciences.com
EXCEPTIONAL BENEFIT PACKAGE
Excellent Annual Salary Achievable Annual Bonus Potential 20% 20 accrued PTO Days annually 10 Paid Holidays
401K with a 100% Company match of up to 6% of your allowable Contribution, and No Waiting Period
3 health care plan options, with very low premium cost Company HSA Contribution with HDHP option Company Stock Grant Upon Hire
Salary Range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. Salary Range is based on Experience and Education levels.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF R&D, Medical Writer,
As a Medical Writer, you will play a key role in developing and writing scientific literature that demonstrates the value of Castle's products. In this position, you will contribute to the creation of marketing and commercial materials to support Castle Biosciences' customer-facing teams. Your primary responsibilities will include writing, submitting, and revising manuscripts, as well as preparing conference materials focused on clinical validation, clinical utility, and scientific reviews. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with R&D team members, cross-functional teams within Castle, and external partners to ensure the accuracy and quality of all written materials. This role also involves reviewing, summarizing, and communicating scientific literature. Given the nature of the work, a significant portion of your time will be spent at the computer. The primary objective of the Medical Writer is the writing of manuscripts and abstracts and other literature such as presentations that convey the clinical validity and utility of Castle's tests. The Medical Writer will work with the R&D team to establish requirements and timelines for publication objectives, including planning to achieve deadlines for manuscript and conference abstract submission and/or presentation. The Medical Writer will facilitate publication management by maintaining Castle's literature libraries and databases, tracking reviews by authors, addressing comments, and managing the process to journal or conference submission.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum Requirements
- Master's or PhD in life sciences, or a bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of postgraduate medical writing experience in life sciences or equivalent industry experience in the biotech sector.
- Training in the life sciences (BS, MS, or Ph.D.) with a clinical and scientific understanding of oncology and medical terminology
- 3 years of writing experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry
- Proven writing skills, with examples of application to the oncology field, including peer-reviewed publications and grant applications
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and oral communication skills
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated team player
- Actively displays behaviors that support the mission, vision, and values of Castle Biosciences.
*Please see the attached job description for additional roles, responsibilities, and requirements.
SCHEDULE/TRAVEL
- Minimal travel.
- The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5 days a week in office working from our Friendswood, TX or Pittsburgh, PA office locations, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Occasionally, off-hour work will be required to facilitate communication and meet deadlines.
READY TO JOIN OUR BIOTECH TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that this would be the right position for you, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
ABOUT CASTLE BIOSCIENCES INC.
At Castle, it all comes down to people. After all, disease doesn't just happen - it happens to people. We believe that disease management and treatment decisions can be better informed through a person's unique biology, which is revealed through the scientific rigor of our innovative, laboratory-developed tests. We are committed to empowering healthcare providers and patients with the goal of improved outcomes.
Every employee at Castle has an impact on patient care, and we work to ensure that everyone finds their work to be both challenging and rewarding. We behave with integrity and treat our colleagues with respect and kindness. Our culture fosters an environment of trust, transparency, and collaboration. We prioritize and encourage internal growth and professional development.
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of patients while doing something that inspires you, Castle may be the right place for you. Castle Biosciences was ranked #188 by the Financial Times in 2023 as one of Americas' Fastest-Growing Companies.
Castle Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Salary : $80,000 - $90,000
