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Freelance Medical/Grant Writer

Tampa, Florida, United States · On-site

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Who We Are The GVN is essential and critical in the preparedness, defense, and first research response to emerging, existing, and unidentified viruses that pose a clear and present threat to public health. Working in clo…

Skills: Medical Writing, Grant Development, Scientific Communication, Literature Review, Editing

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Freelance Medical/Grant Writer

Global Virus Network

Tampa, Florida, United States • On-site

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  • Other
  • postgraduate degree
  • Posted 4d ago
  • Apply by Jun 24
  • ~15 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The consultant will identify funding opportunities and lead the preparation and submission of grant proposals and reports. Additionally, they will provide scientific writing support for manuscripts, white papers, and other organizational materials.

Requirements

Candidates should ideally possess an advanced degree in public health, biomedical sciences, or a related field with a preference for 10+ years of grant writing experience. Strong expertise in infectious diseases, virology, and the ability to translate complex scientific data into professional documents is required.

Full job description

Who We Are

 

The GVN is essential and critical in the preparedness, defense, and first research response to emerging, existing, and unidentified viruses that pose a clear and present threat to public health. Working in close coordination with established national and international institutions, the GVN is a coalition comprised of eminent human and animal virologists from 90+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in 40+ countries, working collaboratively to train the next generation, advance knowledge about how to identify and diagnose pandemic viruses, mitigate and control how such viruses spread and make us sick, as well as develop drugs, vaccines, and treatments to combat them. No single institution in the world has expertise in all viral areas other than the GVN, which brings together the finest medical virologists to leverage their individual expertise and coalesce global teams of specialists on the scientific challenges, issues, and problems posed by pandemic viruses. The GVN is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. For more information, please visit www.gvn.org.

Who You Are

The Global Virus Network (GVN) is seeking a freelance Medical/Grant Writer to provide medical writing, scientific communications, and grant development support. This consultant will support the preparation of high-quality scientific, programmatic, and funding-related materials that align with GVN’s mission, programs, and strategic priorities. The ideal candidate will have strong scientific writing skills, experience with grant development, and the ability to translate complex scientific and public health information into clear, accurate, and professional documents.

What You'll Do

Scope of Work: The Consultant may provide services including, but not limited to:

  • Identify and monitor potential grant and funding opportunities aligned with GVN’s mission, programs, and strategic priorities.
  • Support the preparation, drafting, editing, and submission of grant proposals, letters of intent, reports, and related funding materials.
  • Provide medical and scientific writing support for manuscripts, white papers, concept notes, briefing documents, presentations, and other organizational materials.
  • Conduct literature reviews, background research, data compilation, and scientific content development in support of GVN initiatives and programs.
  • Collaborate with GVN leadership, staff, external partners, and subject matter experts to gather information and ensure accuracy and consistency of content.
  • Perform editing, formatting, proofreading, and quality review of scientific and medical documents to ensure professional and publication-ready standards.

Deliverables

  • The Consultant will produce, with GVN staff, approximately 4 major proposals/year.
  • The Consultant will produce high quality products with excellent prospects for success, and meeting timelines. Likely sources include: NIH, CDC, state health departments, Foundations (Gates, Wellcome, etc.), and multilateral agencies.
  • Prospecting for grant opportunities (based on GVN priorities and strategies) and concept/ proposal development are primary responsibilities. Scientific writing is the secondary task.

What You Bring

  • Advanced degree in public health, biomedical sciences, life sciences, medicine, or a related field preferred. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with scientific and administrative teams. Excellent writing, editing, research, and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Experience preparing grant proposals, reports, manuscripts, concept notes, or scientific briefing materials. Submission of relevant writing samples is required as part of the application process. Samples may include grant proposals, manuscripts, scientific reports, white papers, concept notes, or other medical/scientific writing materials.
  • Strong understanding of infectious diseases, virology, public health, or global health preferred.
  • Budgeting expertise is an advantage, but not mandatory. Expected availability is 15 hours per week, with episodic surges or diminution, depending on grant cycles. Applicants with 10+ years of grant writing experience are preferred.

What We Offer

Position: Medical/Grant WriterEngagement Type: Freelance / Independent ConsultantReports to: GVN Scientific Program Manager

 

Why Join GVN?

  • Work with an international coalition of top virologists and public health leaders.
  • Contribute to programs that shape global health preparedness and pandemic response.
  • Be part of a mission-driven nonprofit making a global impact.

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About Global Virus Network

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Global virologists advancing pandemic preparedness through education, training, research & global health solutions.

Industry
Research Services
Company size
2-10 employees
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Tampa, Florida
LinkedIn followers
4,821

The Global Virus Network (GVN) is a coalition of experts working to better understand how viruses cause disease as well as to develop diagnostics, drugs and vaccines to prevent illness and death. Our work strengthens the response, research, education, and training in viruses threatening humanity. No single institution has expertise in all areas of virology. So the GVN brings world-class virologists together in innovative ways in order to leverage strengths and to focus global teams of scientists on key scientific problems. The power of GVN lies in its global reach, the depth of its science, the speed with which it can tackle new research problems, and its commitment to solving viral challenges facing the human population. GVN is an independent 501(c)3, non-profit organization. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://gvn.org/#newsletter

Offices: 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, MDC02 Tampa, FL 33612, Tampa, Florida 33612, US

Virology ResearchTrainingand AdvocacyTrainingEducationNon ProfitMedical
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About Global Virus Network

LinkedInVisit site

Global virologists advancing pandemic preparedness through education, training, research & global health solutions.

Industry
Research Services
Company size
2-10 employees
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Tampa, Florida
LinkedIn followers
4,821

The Global Virus Network (GVN) is a coalition of experts working to better understand how viruses cause disease as well as to develop diagnostics, drugs and vaccines to prevent illness and death. Our work strengthens the response, research, education, and training in viruses threatening humanity. No single institution has expertise in all areas of virology. So the GVN brings world-class virologists together in innovative ways in order to leverage strengths and to focus global teams of scientists on key scientific problems. The power of GVN lies in its global reach, the depth of its science, the speed with which it can tackle new research problems, and its commitment to solving viral challenges facing the human population. GVN is an independent 501(c)3, non-profit organization. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://gvn.org/#newsletter

Offices: 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, MDC02 Tampa, FL 33612, Tampa, Florida 33612, US

Virology ResearchTrainingand AdvocacyTrainingEducationNon ProfitMedical
View all jobs at Global Virus Network

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