Scientific writer vs publisher

Differences between scientific writer and publisher duties and responsibilities

Scientific writer example responsibilities.

• Manage, and assist in the recruiting activities of, CRO resources preparing regulatory documents on behalf of APGD.
• Harmonize USP and EP methods.
• Exhibit proficiency in researching, writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Create internal LIMS for NIH lab using Drupal, MySQL and git version control.
• Organize and consolidate information into standard report formats, preparing and proofreading correspondence and documents in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Use APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, AMA, and in-house style guides for error-free documents.
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Publisher example responsibilities.

• Manage the migration and reformatting of over 8,000 web pages into a new CMS.
• Pitch, produce and build all content (manage freelancers, art-direct shoots, write text, CMS).
• Manage blogs and social networking sites (MySpace, Facebook and LinkedIn) to support the brand of the magazine.
• Manage editorial calendar and run weekly meetings with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Manage and perform administrative QC of electronic clinical submission modules within the Documentum document management system.
• Supervise all editorial activities, including developing editorial story boards, managing freelance copywriters and directing contract photo assignments.
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