Senior Scientific Writer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Senior Scientific Writer make in Chicago, IL? The average Senior Scientific Writer salary in Chicago, IL is $115,496 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $99,788 and $133,156. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Senior Technical Writer/Quality Administrator

Scientific Drilling Inc. - Houston , TX

Ability to write a clear and concise procedure. * Ability to present oneself with professional appearance and behavior in accordance with SDI Code of Conduct. * Ability to meet all SDI/HTC safety ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 32 days ago

Scientist/Senior Scientist Protein Engineering

SystImmune - Redmond , WA

The Scientist/Senior Scientist is responsible for monitoring, executing and coordinating activities ... in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Strong scientific, medical, and analytical abilities ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Medical Writer/ Sr. Medical Writer

Therapeutics Inc. - San Diego , CA

You may also assist in the development of scientific posters, journal manuscripts, etc. as needed ... Medical Writer vs. Sr. Medical Writer designation will be determined by the experience level of the ...

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Scientist II / Sr. Scientist I, Drug Substance Purification Development

AbbVie - Irvine , CA

... across scientific disciplines and be motivated to innovate and succeed in a fast-paced ... Excellent oral and written communication skills is required as is experience with documentation of ...

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Sr. Scientist, Biology

Enigma Search - South San Francisco , CA

Assign and execute scientific tasks associated with hit finding, lead optimization, mechanism of ... Prepare written reports and presentations summarizing experimental and project status. * Ability to ...

LinkedIn - 15 days ago

Senior Medical Writer (Protocols) - Remote

MMS - Las Vegas , NV

... scientific approach to complex trial data and regulatory submission challenges. Strong industry ... Under minimal supervision, the Medical Writer will critically evaluate, analyze, and interpret the ...

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What does a Senior Scientific Writer do?

Common responsibilities of a Senior Scientific Writer

Participates in relevant subteam(s) of the early development, full development, or lifecycle managementâ”¬Ã¡team and ensures effective planning and management of timelines for all components of assigned documents.

November 26, 2022

Manage all administrative/operational requirements of the publications plan, including chairing cross-functional publications steering committee meetings and managing the publications budget.

September 28, 2022

Works with Principal Investigator(s) to develop, present, and bring to final submission high quality, large, multi-disciplinary, and multi-collaborative grant proposals.

January 28, 2023

Develop high-quality scientific medical communications in any therapeutic area in liaison with medical directors, including abstracts, posters, outlines, primary and review articles, monographs, slide presentations, meeting summaries, and other materials.

February 09, 2023

Provides guidance and mentorship to the Scientific Writer by critically reviewing and editing the draft eCTD Module 2 nonclinical summary sections (Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetic, Toxicology), providing advice on writing style to ensure clarity, readability, quality and consistency of messaging.

March 11, 2023

Maintains up-to-date grants calendar and tracks deadlines for reports, letters of intent, and grant submissions.

March 22, 2023

Prepares all documents with scrupulous and unfaltering attention to detail, performing all necessary crosschecks to ensure accuracy of reported data.

April 16, 2023

Plan, develop, organize, write and edit operational procedures and manuals.

April 27, 2023

Edits and proofreads articles, book chapters, grants, abstracts, posters, oral and visual presentations for style and content.

April 30, 2023

Assist in the development of project proposals and other new business development initiatives as needed (eg, background, lit searches, faculty recommendations, biography updates, etc).

May 09, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Senior Scientific Writer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

99788

133156

115496

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

105143

145377

123145

What is the average salary for Senior Scientific Writer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Scientific Writer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Senior Scientific Writer ranges from $99,788 to $133,156 with the average base salary of $115,496. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,143 to $145,377 with the average total cash compensation of $123,145.

View Average Salary for Senior Scientific Writer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$115,496	$99,788 - $133,156
Bonus	$7,649	$5,355 - $12,220
Total Pay	$123,145	$105,143 - $145,377

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Senior Scientific Writer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,349 - $133,905	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,349 - $133,905	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,235 - $133,753	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,311 - $133,854	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,311 - $133,854	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,065 - $130,857	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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