Life Extension™ seeks a highly-qualified & motivated scientific & medical writer well-versed in nutritional/ dietary supplements to serve as Project Leader for the on-going protocol project to include an updated fifth edition of the landmark Disease Prevention and Treatment textbook, a 1200-page integrative therapy protocol textbook including the use of dietary supplements and targeted nutrients for the prevention and treatment of over 120 health-related conditions. The on-line & hardcover protocol book comprise conventional medical information including pharmacologic options combined with nutritional strategies/ dietary supplements to provide true integrated medical strategies in health & wellness.

 The Project Leader will (in addition to being directly responsible for editing, revising, and updating the textbook) manage critical aspects of the production of the book, including:

 ·        Interviewing and assigning protocols to freelance writers;

·        Responsible for managing due dates and deliverables;

·        Managing all aspects of the editing process;

·        Working closely with other functional leaders in the organization to ensure consistency & scientific accuracy of the protocols;

·        Updating the textbook protocols with new & novel information on the use of pharmacologic options as well as dietary supplements/ nutritional strategies for prevention and treatment.

·        Interacting with clinical researchers, medical doctors, naturopathic physicians, and scientists to provide evidence-based, novel strategies using the most cutting-edge peer-reviewed, published studies for incorporation into existing Life Extension protocols.

 The Project Leader must have the following minimum qualifications:

 ·        Strong medical knowledge and science background in addition to expertise in alternative/ complementary medicine specific to nutrients/ dietary supplements – advanced degree preferred in health-related field;

·        At least 5 years writing scientific/ medical copy for a lay audience, including complementary medical strategies involving nutrients/ dietary supplements medical protocols;

·        Ability to accurately communicate complex scientific/ medical information from peer-reviewed literature in an accessible, reader-friendly format for a sophisticated lay audience;

·        Fluent in such tools as PubMed, Lexis-Nexis, and Reference Manager;

·        Excellent project management skills;

·        Detail-oriented;

·        Ability to work well in a fluid environment with shifting priorities.

 About the organization: Life Extension™ has been at the forefront of integrative techniques involving the use of dietary supplements and nutritional strategies since 1980, and the organization is widely recognized for a commitment to funding research aimed at discovering the root causes of aging and longevity through the non-profit Life Extension Foundation™. The organization includes over 1000,000 members from around the world, and has a Scientific Advisory Board consisting of some of the most creative scientific & medical authorities in integrative medicine in the country. Learn more about us at www.lef.org.

Please forward all CV/resumes in word attachment to bhurwitz@lifeextension.com.

 Barbara Hurwitz

Corporate Recruiter/Talent Manager

1100 West Commercial Blvd

Ft Lauderdale, FL  33309

Office: (954) 660-6111

Fax: (954) 202-7672

Email: bhurwitz@LifeExtension.com