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Medical Writer – Medical Communications – West Sussex

October 27th, 2008 admin No comments

Location: West Sussex
Sector: Industry
Job Hours: Full-Time
Job Role: Pharmacology
Company: Paramount Recruitment
Salary: £30000 – £40000 per annum + pension + bonus + 25 days
Posted Date: 27 October 2008 18:29:19

Medical Writer – Medical Communications – West Sussex

A highly reputable and award winning medical communications agency has a new opening for a Medical Writer to join their expanding team based in West Sussex. Providing leading marketing, consultancy and communications services to the Pharmaceutical Industry this is an excellent opportunity to further your career in a driven and committed agency.

As a Medical Writer you will be involved in writing up conferences and advisory boards, working with researchers on primary research publications, commissioning and editing material for publications and write articles for in house journals. .

In order to be considered for this role you will ideally have a strong science background with a life science degree. Experience within a Medical Communications Agency is not essential however candidates with experience in the pharmaceutical and publishing sector will have a clear advantage. You will also be a team player and have good communication skills.

In return you will enjoy an excellent salary and benefits package. This agency is well known for its friendly working environment and its exciting, fast-paced atmosphere is echoed in the work produced.

Medical writer, medical editor, editorial assistant, medical communications, medical publishing, medical education, healthcare communications, scientific publishing

Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities.

Job reference: LB-WSUSSEX-MED
Company: Paramount Recruitment
Contact name: Louise Breen
Address: Lonsdale House , 52 Blucher Street , Birmingham
Telephone: 0121 616 5143
Fax: 0121 643 1838
Company web address: Click here.

Principal Acoustic / Vibration Engineer – Croydon

October 26th, 2008 admin No comments

Location: United Kingdom
Sector: Industry
Job Hours: Full-Time
Job Role: Earth & Environment
Company: Penguin Recruitment
Salary: Upto £55,000
Posted Date: 24 October 2008 16:04:07

A marvelous opportunity has arisen for a talented consultant in the acoustics sector. My client a global engineering management and development consultancy. Who are currently involved in some of the most interesting projects around the world. Require a suitably qualified and experienced principle Acoustic Engineer to join their special services team based in Croydon.
Salary up to £55,000

Ref: WEB1001

Qualification – Degree/MSc Acoustic and Noise Control/Audio Acoustics/Audio and Sound Technology
Experience:

Substantial Acoustics experience.
Member of Institute of Acoustics or knowledge and experience of noise and vibration consultancy.
Proven technical ability in terms of problem solving and analytical thinking
Ability to manage time, resources and projects effectively

Duties:

The focus of the work is on transportation projects, although collaboration with other related disciplines such as building and infrastructure and energy frequently takes place.
Typical projects include large scale noise mapping, transportation related noise assessments, noise impact assessments for planning applications and noise assessments for EIAs. For candidates with appropriate experience, there is also the opportunity to be involved with building acoustics related projects.

Typical projects

Working as a Team on a variety of small and major projects, working in close association with other engineering and environmental disciplines.

Benefits

Competitive salary and monthly profit share scheme
Contributory Pension scheme
Life insurance scheme
Meritocratic bonus and rewards
Further extensive training and development support

Interested in this or other roles in Acoustics? Please do not hesitate to contact Adam Deeks on Adam.deeks@penguinrecruitment.co.uk or call 01792 365104. We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk.
This is a permanent role.

Senior QA Officer Validation (QMS/GMP/Audit), £25-36k, Suffolk

October 25th, 2008 admin No comments

Location: Suffolk
Sector: Industry
Job Hours: Full-Time
Job Role: Engineering
Company: Team 2000
Salary: £25-36k
Posted Date: 24 October 2008 10:30:16

My client has a great new opportunity for a Senior QA Officer (Validation) to provide support for the qualification of equipment and engineering projects.
Your key responsibilities in this role would be to undertake validation duties assigned by the Validation Manager; prepare, execute and report validation protocols; perform temperature mapping of refrigerators, freezers and incubators; execute validation activities in accordance with appropriate regulations for quality, health and safety; evaluate change and ensure that the validated status of plant and equipment is not compromised; participate in HAZOP reviews in relation to assigned validation projects; ensure assigned validation exercises are conducted in a timely manner and in compliance with cGMP; liaise effectively with other departments; effectively review and integrate commissioning and validation documentation.
You will need to be educated to degree level or equivalent, and may be working towards externally accredited qualifications; Demonstrated the ability to successfully facilitate quality project work or audits; Demonstrated knowledge of working within a Quality Management System and cGMP.

I have lots more information about the company so if you are interested in this position and meet this brief criteria then contact me to discuss this opportunity further.
. Suffolk

Senior Formulation Analyst

October 24th, 2008 admin No comments

Job Role: Analytical Chemistry
Job Hours: Full-Time
Sector: Industry
Location: Bath
Company: BlueBolt Recruitment
Posted Date: 24 October 2008 12:11:59

Our client is a specialty pharmaceuticals company utilising proprietary drug delivery and formulation technologies to develop and commercialise small molecule drugs to treat pain and neurological conditions. They now have an immediate vacancy for an experienced formulation analyst to support a small dynamic development laboratory within a new facility based in Bath The candidate will be expected to develop the laboratory’s analytical section: develop and refine HPLC drug assay and related substances methods; generate and help interpret results; and support the work of the formulation team. They are a small team so flexibility and the ability to work independently are essential.

Applicants must have a science-based degree and have extensive practical analytical experience working in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition applicants must have at least 2 years method development experience.

General Requirements:

- Experience of operating HPLC hardware and software and interpretation of data generated
- Experience of maintaining and troubleshooting HPLC and UV systems
- Experience of developing and validating HPLC methods for pharmaceutical development
- The ability to design experiments to support product development work
- Experience of working within the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience of standard pharmaceutical testing techniques such as dissolution, disintegration and particle size analysis
- Knowledge of ICH guidelines, MHRA and/or FDA regulatory requirements
- Experience of developing analytical method for combination therapies
- Experience of running stability studies to support regulatory submission
- Experience of working in a GLP or GMP laboratory including the preparation of reports and SOPs
- A good understanding of the product development process with respect to analytical method development and testing to support clinical trials.

key words: “analyst” or “analytical chemist” or “analytical scientist” or “qc chemist” or “qc scientist” or “quality control chemist” or “quality control scientist” or “laboratory technician” or “analytical development chemist” or “analytical development scientist” or “stability chemist” or “stability scientist” or “analytical technician” or “qc technician” or “lab technician” or “method development chemist” or “method development scientist”. Bristol, Avon, Bath, Wiltshire, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Devon

Company: BlueBolt Recruitment
Contact name: Mike Thomas
Telephone: 020 8144 7666

Medical Writer – Medical Communications – Oxford

October 24th, 2008 admin No comments

Location: Oxford
Sector: Academic
Job Hours: Full-Time
Job Role: Pharmacology
Company: Paramount Recruitment
Salary: £30000 – £35000 per annum + excellent benefits

Posted Date: 24 October 2008 13:03:19

Medical Writer – Medical Communications – Oxford
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As a Senior Medical Writer you will be responsible for liaising with Senior Account handlers to ensure that projects completed meet the medical education standards expected of this reputable agency. You will play a pivotal role in the development of junior members and enjoy line management responsibilities in the writing of slide kits, abstracts, posters and clinical papers.
A wide variety of therapy areas will be covered in this role.

Skills
Suitable candidates for the Senior Medical Writer position will ideally have at least 2 years experience within a Medical Communications Agency or similar environment. Candidates with managerial experience will have a distinct advantage and experience of liaising with clients would be a distinct advantage. You will also have a degree in a life science and feel confident researching and learning new therapy areas.

In return you will have the opportunity to work in a vibrant and creative atmosphere where innovation and new ideas are welcomed and nurtured. You will receive an excellent salary and benefits package as part of an award winning and highly respected writing team..

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Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities.

Job reference: LB-OXFMW08LB
Company: Paramount Recruitment
Contact name: Louise Breen
Address: Lonsdale House , 52 Blucher Street , Birmingham
Telephone: 0121 616 5143
Fax: 0121 643 1838
Website: http://www.paramountrecruitment.co.uk

Senior Medical Writer – Cheshire – Medical Communications

October 24th, 2008 admin No comments

Location: Cheshire
Sector: Industry
Job Hours: Full-Time
Job Role: Pharmacology
Company: Paramount Recruitment
Salary: £25000 – £40000 per annum + bonus + pension + health + 25 days

Posted Date: 24 October 2008 13:43:39

Senior Medical Writer – Cheshire – Medical Communications

A fast growing and dynamic Medical Communications Agency with an excellent reputation in the industry has the opportunity for a number of experienced Medical Writers to be involved in a number of major up and coming healthcare projects. The agency specialises in publications, meetings and educational materials and works with both UK based and international clients across a large number of therapy areas. As a senior medical writer you will be responsible for project managing your own work and liaising directly with your own clients so excellent communication and organisational skills are vital!

Skills
The successful candidates will ideally have at least 3 years writing experience gained within the Medical Communications industry coupled with a life science degree or PhD. You will also have proven team leadership or mentoring skills. You will be outgoing, bright and motivated to work across a variety of projects and to contribute to the development of the medical writing team.

In return you will have the opportunity to work for a dynamic and progressive agency with the creative autonomy to deliver on your natural flair for writing and passion for science. You will enjoy and excellent salary package and work in a lively and modern office.

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Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities.

Job reference: LB-CHES/MW/08
Company: Paramount Recruitment
Contact name: Louise Breen
Address: Lonsdale House , 52 Blucher Street , Birmingham
Telephone: 0121 616 5143
Fax: 0121 643 1838

Associate ADME/DMPK Scientist

October 22nd, 2008 admin No comments

Location: Surrey
Sector: Industry
Job Hours: Full-Time
Job Role: Earth & Environment
Company: Agenda Resource Management
Salary: £24,500 – £35,000
Posted Date: 22 October 2008 08:40:04

Job Title: Associate ADME/DMPK Scientist
Location: Surrey
Salary: £24,500 – £35,000
Ref: ARM 1132

We are currently recruiting for an Associate ADME Scientist position in the Department of Drug Disposition based at our Research Centre in Surrey UK. The associate will work in a multidisciplinary ADME group, utilizing basic and applied approaches to study the metabolism and disposition of new chemical entities in various stages of drug discovery and development. This group works with all therapeutic areas and drug hunting teams, focusing on the small molecule portfolio. The associate will work under the supervision of senior staff to conduct and report studies designed to study the disposition of compounds within the discovery portfolio.

Key Objectives/Deliverables
1.Work under the supervision of a senior scientist to design, implement, evaluate, and report studies to elucidate the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of drug candidates in animals, utilizing SOPs or guidelines when appropriate.
2.Complete additional analyses on data generated from the laboratory investigations (for example, pharmacokinetics).
3.Author draft reports to be used by discovery scientists. Serve as QC or QR reviewer for data notebooks and documents prepared by others.
4.Work closely with others in a multidisciplinary team environment, within drug disposition and with other groups in the company including PK/PD, toxicology, and drug hunting teams.

Minimum Requirements
1.B.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Analytical / Bioanalytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, or closely related scientific discipline.
2.Technical proficiency using analytical instrumentation such as HPLC (LC/MS preferred) for sample analysis.

Job reference: ARM 1132
Company: Agenda Resource Management
Contact name: Nicola .
Address: England
Telephone: 08456 44 55 45
Fax: 08456 44 55 47

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Director, Health Outcomes

October 19th, 2008 admin No comments

Job Role: Business Development, Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Pharmacology
Job Hours: Full-Time
Sector: Industry
Location: NJ – New Jersey
Company: Schering-Plough
Salary:
Posted Date: 10 October 2008 15:22:12

Shape Your Future And Ours.

Schering-Plough is an innovation-driven, science-centered global health care company. Through our own biopharmaceutical research and collaborations with partners, we create therapies that help save and improve lives around the world. We apply our research-and-development platform to human prescription and consumer products as well as to animal health products. Schering-Plough’s vision is to “Earn Trust, Every Day” with the doctors, patients, customers and other stakeholders served by our colleagues around the world.

Director, Health Outcomes
Requisition Number: 22332BR

Description:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the position will be responsible for leading the design, implementation and interpretation of strategies and activities associated with health economic and outcomes research to support the Global Pharmaceutical Business units and Schering-Plough Research Institute. In performing this function, alignment and coordination with interdisciplinary clinical research, medical affairs and commercial functions throughout the SP organization, as well as identify and interface with a variety of clinical and academic investigators, key thought leaders, and health economic and outcomes research contract agencies throughout the world.

Major activities and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- The Global Health Outcomes (GHO) group works to demonstrate, document, and communicate the value of SP products throughout the lifecycle to support pricing, access and marketing efforts. GHO amplifies and translates clinical benefit into meaningful value propositions for diverse stakeholders and values the clinical impact of disease and healthcare interventions and helps communicate this value to these stakeholders. The GHO group reports to the Group VP of Global Market Access within SP’s Global Pharmaceutical Business.

- Lead the development and implementation and interpretation of health outcomes and economic strategies and tactics supporting the Global Pharmaceutical Business units and Schering-Plough Research Institute.

- Responsible for the overall quality, applicability and timely output of health outcomes and economic activities.

- Responsible for the development of materials to support product access and reimbursement. Must have in-depth knowledge of global health care access and reimbursement systems, including managed care organizations, CMS, HTA bodies.

- Responsible for demonstrating SP’s Leader Behaviors, such as, shared accountability and transparency; cross-functional teamwork and collaboration; listening and learning; benchmark and continuously improve; coaching and leading others; and business integrity.

- This position will be responsible for leading and mentoring junior level staff.

Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree (PhD, Dr.PH, ScD) in health services research, public health, epidemiology, or health economics or a Doctoral degree in a clinical discipline (medicine, pharmacy, nursing) with a Masters degree (MSc, MPH) in health services research, public health, epidemiology, or health economics.

- At least 5+ years of experience working in health outcomes research. Industry experience across multiple phases of product development and global experience required.

- In-depth knowledge in the following: pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, patient reported outcomes, health technology assessments, evidence base medicine research, comparative effectiveness research, clinical research and clinical study design.

- Prior people supervisory experience preferred.

- Excellent interpersonal skills required. Demonstrated ability to understand and respond to multiple internal and external stakeholder needs. Ability to handle conflict constructively, negotiate, and influence with limited supervisory support.

- Ability to exercise good triage and judgment to manage a significant volume of activities with potential competing timelines.

- Publication and presentation track record.

- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Schering-Plough is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

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TENURED/TENURE-TRACK INVESTIGATOR POSITIONS IN THE NCI HUMAN GENETICS PROGRAM

October 19th, 2008 admin No comments

Job Role: Biology, Genetics, Cancer Research/Oncology, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Clinical Research
Job Hours: Full-Time
Sector: Government
Location: MD – Maryland
Company: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Salary:
Posted Date: 10 October 2008 16:33:59

The Clinical Genetics Branch (CGB) NCI Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), seeks 2 enthusiastic, innovative scientific investigators with post-doctoral expertise and experience in human cancer genetics. Doctoral degree mandatory; if clinically-trained, experience or training in oncology or genetics, is required. PhD-prepared candidates should be trained in epidemiology, statistics, genetics or behavioral science.

Scientists with expertise in clinical research, oncology, genetics, hereditary cancer syndromes, pharmacogenetics, cancer prevention, epidemiology and/or behavioral/psychosocial research are encouraged to apply. The Branch’s mission: develop evidence-based strategies to improve quality of life and survival of persons at increased genetic risk of cancer. The Human Genetics Program includes 10 Tenured, 5 Tenure-Track, and 7 Staff Clinician investigators, plus numerous post-doctoral scientists and fellows.

Salary & benefit packages are commensurate with experience. Candidates may qualify for a Tuition Reimbursement Program. Appropriate space, resources will be provided. Please send: cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief summary of research interests, experience and future plans, copies of three publications and three letters of reference to:

Ms. Judy Schwadron, DCEG, NCI,
6120 Executive Boulevard, Room EPS 8073,
Bethesda, MD 20852.

Applications received by February 1, 2009 will be considered for a first round of interviews; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Please visit our Website at: http://dceg.cancer.gov/cgb

V. K. Stoelting Professorship

October 19th, 2008 admin No comments

Job Role: Biology, Neuroscience
Job Hours: Full-Time
Sector: Academic
Location: IN – Indiana
Company: Indiana University School of Medicine
Salary:
Posted Date: 10 October 2008 17:01:49

INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Department of Anesthesia

The Department of Anesthesia, Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), is pleased to seek applications for the V. K. Stoelting Professorship in the area of pain and neurobiology research. This endowed professorship honors the late founding chairman of the IUSM Department of Anesthesia. This search reflects a multidisciplinary commitment on the part of Indiana University to expand upon an excellent basic pain
research program within the University and Medical School. Projects by other funded principal investigators within the group include signaling pathways mediating sensitivity of sensory neurons, endocannabinoids, and sodium, potassium, and TRP channels. Transgenic, gene-targeting, confocal microscopy, proteomics, and mass
spectrometry core facilities are available. The successful candidate will occupy state-of-the-art laboratory space that will expand in the next five years as several research buildings under construction are completed.
Candidates with research interests in basic or translational pain research are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants are expected to maintain a strong, independent, extramurally-funded research program and to participate in educating students, residents, and fellows. Highly competitive salary, startup funds, and space will be provided. Applicants must have a PhD and/or MD degree (or equivalent) and research accomplishments that would merit appointment as a named professor at IUSM. The search committee will begin considering applications immediately and on an on-going basis until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a
summary of past accomplishments and future plans, and the names and email addresses of three references electronically to phtxjobs@iupui.edu or by post to: V. K. Stoelting Professorship Search Committee, c/o Michael R. Vasko, Ph.D., Paul Stark Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, IU School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN 46202.

Indiana University is an EEO/AA Employer, M/F/D.

Customer Service Representative, Exton, PA

October 19th, 2008 admin No comments

Job Role: Veterinary Medicine, Sales
Job Hours: Full-Time
Sector: Industry
Location: PA – Pennsylvania
Company: Pfizer US
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
Posted Date: 16 October 2008 13:12:53

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES
As an entry level Veterinary Customer Service Representative you will utilize the knowledge acquired through the training program:
Answer approximately 80-100 incoming phone calls daily from customers while accurately processing orders utilizing order entry skills.

Apply required up-selling techniques to effectively satisfy customers’ needs and meet departmental and company sales objectives.
Provide answers to general inquiries regarding routine product use and services provided by Pfizer Animal Health, following up with additional information when necessary.

Maintain departmental performance requirements related to average order size, service success rate (error to order ratio), monitored phone metrics (percentage of time available for customer calls), and criteria contributing to department service level goals.

Participate in on-going training and departmental meetings in order to maintain full knowledge of products and their use. Maintain appropriate resource materials and competitive information.

Communicate pertinent account information to fellow Customer Service Colleagues, Distribution, Sales & Marketing, Product Support, Credit & Collections, and other appropriate areas. Document customer comments on product, competitive information, and other critical customer feedback.

Promote positive and professional customer service in every customer encounter. Effectively listen to customer complaints and concerns, accurately offer solutions to problems based on your expertise and with the assistance of your supervisor, when necessary.

Perform other duties as assigned by Customer Service Managers.

REQUIRED JOB RELATED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma required. BS/BA degree in business, liberal arts, animal science, or related field preferred
Minimum 1 year experience in a customer service related field required.
Up-selling/selling experience preferred
Understanding of basic computer functions, and professional phone skills required
Proficient math and analytical skills required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required

Throughout our 153 years, a legacy of caring for others has been at the heart of everything we do at Pfizer. This commitment is no less important when it comes to our employees. Pfizer wants to ensure that employees have resources to help them develop and succeed both in their careers and personal lives. One way we can achieve this is through our comprehensive benefits program, which offers employees and their eligible dependents the variety and flexibility to help address their needs at different stages in life.

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

All applicants must have authorization to work for Pfizer in the U.S. In certain circumstances it may be advantageous to Pfizer to support the application(s) for temporary visa classification and/or sponsor applications for permanent residence so that a foreign national colleague can accept or remain in a work assignment in the U. S.

For certain classes of temporary visa, the resulting work authorization may be specific to Pfizer and the specific job and/or work site. Pfizer may at its business discretion decide to or refrain from obtaining, maintaining and/or extending the temporary visa status and/or sponsoring a colleague for permanent residence and /or employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified U.S. workers and the colleague’s long-term prospects for securing lawful permanent residence, among other reasons.

Employment applicants requiring immigration sponsorship must disclose, when initial application for employment is made, whether or not they are legally authorized to work for Pfizer in the U.S. and, if so, whether that authorization permits them to work in the job they seek. In no case should Pfizer’s support of a colleague’s temporary visa application or sponsorship of a colleague for permanent residence be construed to guarantee success of that application or amend or otherwise invalidate the “at-will” employment relationship between the colleague and Pfizer.

How to apply: DO NOT use the Apply Online button. Please email resume and requirements to :
http://posttrak.arbita.net/cgi-bin/PostTrak.cgi?RefCode=R7098125806955

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Deputy Director Human Biology

October 19th, 2008 admin No comments

Job Role: Other, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Botany/Plant Science, Cell Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Pathology, Pharmacology, Proteomics, Structural Biology, Toxicology, Veterinary Medicine, Zoology, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry
Job Hours: Full-Time
Sector: Not For Profit
Location: WA – Washington
Company: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Salary:
Posted Date: 16 October 2008 18:02:54

Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people’s health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people – especially those with the fewest resources – have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, the foundation is led by CEO Patty Stonesifer and co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett.

Millions of people – most of them children – die each year in developing countries from diseases that are preventable and treatable. Moreover, tragically little research is done to prevent or cure some of the world’s biggest killers, such as malaria and tuberculosis. The foundation is guided by the belief that all lives, no matter where they are lived, have equal value. The mission of our Global Health Program is to encourage the development of lifesaving medical advances and to help ensure they reach the people who are disproportionately affected. We focus our funding in two main areas: Access to existing vaccines, drugs, and other tools to fight diseases common in developing countries

Research to develop health solutions that are effective, affordable, and practical

The Deputy Director is a member of the Discovery leadership team working with the Director and other leads to shape/execute on strategy and to create an innovation and translation culture. will have depth of knowledge across human biology and medicine, with an ability to think strategically about scientific/technical challenges in broad areas of human health including immunology, reproductive biology, and nutritional and gut biology and a broad perspective on how to fill gaps in our understanding of human biology. As a leader will execute on the human biology aspects of the Discovery strategy through grants, contracts, and convening; be a visionary leader with a passion for our mission, and a desire to bring scientific excellence to exploration of new relevant areas of science.

Create strategic priorities for Human Biology and contribute to the broader Discovery strategy.
* Provide analysis on technology trends, innovations and policy issues
* Collaborate with colleagues in strategic planning and project initiation.
* Form partnerships to enhance implementation of the strategy and identify opportunities for alliances
Develop and manage grants and contracts portfolios to meet strategic objectives.
* Develop and implement competitive solicitations.
* Develop scope and strategy for selected grants and contracts. Contribute to review of grant proposals and write proposal summaries.
* Manage substantial portfolio of complex grants including applying and evaluating milestone-based performance objectives.
* Review interim and final reports, and write final evaluation.
* Serve as a partner and resource to grantees
Contribute to foundation knowledge capture, evaluation, learning, and dissemination.
* Keep Director informed of progress of grants that may constitute solution sets for specific global health problems
* Synthesize, document and share learnings across related grants/contracts
* Prepare briefings and portfolio reviews and assist in providing reports to the President, Co-Chairs and other leaders
Build high performing team to effectively harness the resources of the Foundation and its partners.
*Provide leadership and oversight in talent assessment, employee development and performance
*Creates shared understanding of priorities, teamwork and shared responsibility, and an environment that stimulates creativity, critical thinking, and a sense of purpose.
Represent the foundation and program to the external world.
* Serve on board/working groups; participates in public events/meetings related to area of expertise/responsibilities.
* Leverage opportunities to disseminate the knowledge and products developed by grantees to extend their impact.

Qualifications * MD preferred, although PhD or other advanced degree with broad experience in a range of medical sciences will be considered. Broad medical knowledge and knowledge of human biology required. Specific expertise in immunology preferred, knowledge or experience in reproductive health and/or nutrition biology also a priority.
* Minimum 10+ years of experience working in relevant fields of expertise with strong medical leadership experience.
* Experience working with the health community and with governmental and non-governmental organizations.
* Experience in technology assessment and matching novel technologies with biomedical or public health applications preferred.
* Experience in project monitoring and evaluation, including development of conceptual frameworks, management of monitoring systems, implementation and supervision of evaluations and reporting of evaluation findings; industry or grant making experience preferred.
* Experience in the execution, conduct and/or management of performance based contracts or cooperative agreements preferred.
* Experience in developing and/or managing intellectual property issues preferred.
* Commitment to Foundation’s core values, mission and programs and to Global Health Program’s core values.
* Demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills in positions requiring communications in a broad and diverse audience on a range of complex technical issues.
* Strong planning and analytical skills.
* Experience in a role requiring collaboration within an organization, as well as a demonstrated ability to work with efficiency and diplomacy as part of a team effort.
* Demonstrated capacity and initiative to solve problems with energy and positive attitude.
* Willingness to work in a flexible environment.
* Ability to organize/prioritize work and meet deadlines within a fast paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
* Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
* Proactive and flexible nature with reliable follow-through and attention to detail.
* Ability to work both independently and in a cooperative and collegial fashion.
* Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Scope of work will require resident or relocation to the Seattle, Washington area.

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Customer Service Representative, Exton, PA

October 19th, 2008 admin No comments

Job Role: Veterinary Medicine, Sales
Job Hours: Full-Time
Sector: Industry
Location: PA – Pennsylvania
Company: Pfizer US
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
Posted Date: 16 October 2008 13:12:53