Science Writer

Job Title: Science Writer

Job Description

The Science Writer develops and produces clear, engaging, and accurate content that showcases leading-edge biomedical and clinical research. This role focuses primarily on media releases with additional marketing copy, and supports strategic marketing and communications goals by working closely with colleagues across marketing, earned media, and social media. The Science Writer creates content tailored to diverse audiences, including biomedical professionals, researchers, clinicians, patient families, and the general public, while ensuring every piece aligns with institutional brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce a wide range of marketing and communications content, including written articles, emails, media releases, social media content, and other materials focused on research activities, with an approximate 70/30 split between media releases and marketing copy.
• Collaborate with marketing, earned media, social media, and other communications colleagues to plan, coordinate, and create content that supports strategic marketing and communications objectives.
• Create scientifically accurate yet accessible content for multiple audiences, such as biomedical professionals, researchers, clinicians, patient families, and the general public.
• Ensure all written materials consistently reflect and uphold institutional brand standards, voice, and style guidelines.
• Conduct interviews with investigators and other subject matter experts to understand their research, upcoming publications, and key findings, and translate these into compelling written stories.
• Translate complex medical and scientific concepts into clear, engaging language suitable for lay audiences while maintaining scientific accuracy.
• Work efficiently and independently, producing high-quality drafts that require minimal editing and can move quickly through review and approval processes.
• Collaborate with research and science communications leaders to identify story opportunities and align content with broader institutional priorities.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3–5 years of related experience in marketing, communications, journalism, or a closely related field.
• Proven science writing experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to communicate complex scientific and medical topics.
• Demonstrated experience translating medical and scientific information into clear, engaging content for lay audiences.
• Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to structure content logically, maintain accuracy, and adapt tone for different audiences.
• Experience in marketing management or supporting marketing initiatives through written content.
• Comfort and experience interfacing directly with researchers, clinicians, and other subject matter experts.
• Ability to work nimbly and independently, producing high-quality content with minimal need for edits.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience or familiarity with medical writing, biomedical topics, and clinical research environments.
• Editing skills, including reviewing and refining content for clarity, consistency, and adherence to brand standards.
• Experience with document control or working within structured review and approval processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in biomedical or clinical research communication is highly beneficial.
• Experience writing for multiple channels such as media releases, email campaigns, websites, and social media.
• Ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences, from scientific peers to patient families and the general public.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional marketing and communications teams.
• Attention to detail in maintaining brand voice, terminology, and style across all written materials.

Work Environment

The Science Writer works within a collaborative marketing and communications environment that is closely connected to research and science communication functions. The role involves regular interaction with researchers, clinicians, and cross-functional teams in marketing, earned media, and social media. Work typically centers on developing written content using standard office and digital communication tools, with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and alignment with institutional brand standards. The environment values efficiency, independence, and high-quality output that can move through editorial processes with minimal revision.

This is a Contract position based out of Boston, MA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $35 - $55