Scientific Writer Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the scientific writer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to writing functions to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), FDA, EMEA, ICH, and national and local regulations, as applicable.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Drive the design of all assigned study level documents in support of the Global Clinical Development Plan (CDP) under the leadership of GMW Strategist or Submission Medical Writer
• Independently author study level documents (collaborating with the team), implement project level data presentation and messaging standards for the assigned documents, validate individual study protocol design and clinical study report (CSR) key messages based on the strategy provided
• Format, content and adhere to global and electronic publishing standards of the individual clinical documents that he/she is the author of
• Diplomatic, persuasive and be able to establish rapport with all key functional leaders and experts in the Global Development organization
• Maintain high level of client satisfaction with all interactions and deliverables
• Familiar with all regulatory guidance, standards and requirements pertaining to regulatory medical writing worldwide
• Strong project management, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Experience with HTML, DITA and XML authoring tools preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of scientific writer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for domain expertise and day-to-day operations for key information assets critical to the integration and use of scientific data for analytics and processes across pharmaceutical research and development.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Responds positively and productively to edits and reviews
• Experience with science, engineering, or energy technology
• Experience with writing or ghost–writing perspectives, reviews, news and analysis, and articles that combine technical detail for summarizing key points, not original journal publications
• Experience with content editing of technical and non–technical documents, including blogs, press releases, and whitepapers
• Experience with approaches, terms, and methodologies related to sciences relevant to energy technology research and development in areas of material science and chemistry
• Proficient with the use of word processing programs, scientific graphing and statistics software, electronic file sharing data bases, and electronic document review platforms
• Effectively communicates, both verbally and in writing, with demonstrated expertise in grammar, syntax and format
• Demonstrated strong skill set to problem-solve, plan, organize, collect data, and write/edit to function independently or collectively organize others to work within a team setting in the production of high quality deliverables compliant with established guidelines, practices, and procedures related to technical writing

I would like to submit my application for the scientific writer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input into resource forecasting for projects; establishes vendor requirements for Scientific Writing needs; and oversees vendors providing regulatory writing services when applicable.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proven track record with writing and submitting grant applications, particularly in large science grants (project type grants with multiple projects and cores)
• Superior interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to effectively communicate, collaborate, establish and maintain good working relationships with a diverse population encompassing multi-disciplinary researchers, faculty and staff about complex research issues
• Substantial experience in performing complex analysis on policies and programs relating to research and strategic alliances
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with contract and grant policies and issues and extramural funding programs and requirements including those of the NIH
• Doctorate in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, or related science
• Demonstrated knowledge of requirements for writing and reporting clinical trials and other clinical research formats
• Experience with grant application formats
• Experience working in an academic setting is strongly preferred

Please consider me for the scientific writer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for recommendations to client on scientific positioning and narrative as it relates to clients’ science and product development.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Excellent scientific writing and verbal communication skills
• Subject to irregular hours and changing priorities
• Collaborates with principal investigator and other key senior leadership authors in the development of section narratives and administrative components (non-budget) of the grant proposal
• Develops a standard style guide and review criteria for data checking and content verification
• Communicates (telephone, email, meetings) with principal investigator and key senior leadership authors as necessary to ensure the accuracy and clarity of the documents and to meet both internal and sponsor submission deadlines
• Develops and maintains research proposal related templates that facilitate the writing of proposal-related documents with a consistent style throughout, and which also facilitate the development of multi-investigator grants such as P01s
• Develops and maintains templates that facilitate subsequent submissions to common audiences (journal, national meeting)
• Genuine interest in scientific technical writing

Please consider me for the scientific writer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for experienced process oversight for the development of scientific research documents including nonclinical, exploratory clinical, and research collaboration communications activities, working as a liaison with relevant functional representatives within VRD, including, but not limited to, the CSOs, research program leads, and other VRD members of the vaccine program teams.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Proficiency with MS Windows® and Microsoft® Office Suite including Word®, Excel®, and Outlook®
• Knowledge of regulatory documentation principles and processes and of the drug development process (preferably clinical development)
• MS, PhD, PharmD, or MD
• Excellent written and oral English or Spanish, or French or German or Italian
• Some medical writing experience within respiratory is essential
• Strong scientific background related to nutrition and wellness
• Great attitude, detail oriented and work ethic
• Proactively manage document reviews and approvals as per project schedule