Scientific Affairs Writer

Natera

Medical Writer drafting scientific documents at Natera, a leader in cfDNA testing. Responsibilities include writing peer-reviewed manuscripts and collaborating with various teams.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft and copyedit submissions for abstract, posters and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Support writing activities for internal validation documents, clinical trial protocols, and regulatory submissions.
Work collaboratively with other team members and participate in pub planning activities.
Format manuscript and abstracts following journal/congress guidelines.
Create and maintain project records on internal publications tracker.
Perform fact/data checks on writing documents (manuscripts, white papers, dossiers, etc.).
Adhere to SciComm’s writing style guide while copyediting and formatting scientific documents.
Manage a list of upcoming congresses and track manuscript/abstract status online.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral degree (PhD or PharmD) in Biology, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biology, oncology, genetics and genomics or other relevant scientific discipline, Medical Degree (MD), or equivalent required.
Two or more years scientific writing experience, focusing on peer-reviewed publications or grants.
Experience submitting abstracts and manuscripts to congresses and journals.
Experience developing posters for congresses.
Good understanding of ICMJE and GPP guidelines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
Free testing for employees and their immediate families.
Fertility care benefits.
Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
401k benefits.
Commuter benefits.
Generous employee referral program!

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Hard Skills & Tools

scientific writingcopyeditingmanuscript formattingabstract writingclinical trial protocolsregulatory submissionsfact checkingdata checkingproject record maintenanceposter development

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationattention to detailorganizational skills

Certifications

Doctoral degree (PhD or PharmD)Medical Degree (MD)