J Scientific Writer & Funding Specialist Location:

Hybrid 2 days per week in

Boca Raton, FL Salary Range:

$70,000 - $80,000 A biopharma company is seeking an experienced Scientific Writer to lead the development of high-impact technical documents, publications, and grant applications in the cell and gene therapy space. You will collaborate closely with the R&D lab to translate complex translational and preclinical data into compelling narratives for external stakeholders, peer-reviewed journals, and funding bodies.

Key Responsibilities Content Generation & Strategy:

Lead the drafting, editing, and submission of grant proposals (including NIH opportunities), scientific manuscripts, white papers, and executive presentation decks.

Funding & Opportunity Tracking:

Identify relevant public and private funding opportunities; interpret program guidelines to ensure alignment and full compliance.

Scientific Collaboration:

Partner with R&D leadership to synthesize complex preclinical research into clear, persuasive scientific arguments, research strategies, and data visual representations.

Project & Submission Management:

Coordinate all supporting documentation (e.g., budgets, biosketches, resource descriptions), maintain submission timelines, and manage post-award reporting or tracking.

Cross-Functional Writing Support:

Assist internal teams with writing standard operating procedures (SOPs), regulatory documentation, and conference materials as needed. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in a life sciences discipline 3-5 years of scientific or technical writing experience within a biotech or biopharma setting. Exceptional technical writing and editing skills Strong project management ability under tight deadlines Comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams. Experience or familiarity with federal or private grant submission processes (e.g., NIH, eRA Commons, Grants.gov) is highly desirable.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.