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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

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Position: Facility Manager / Unit Manager (Ref: ARM 1115)
Location: In a rural location on the outskirts of Edinburgh
Salary: £Negotiable & great benefits and relocation package.

An exciting position for a Unit Manager has arisen for the Rodent and Technical services department based at a preclinical facility in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Benefits include:

Relocation assistance- up to 17% of salary
Money purchase pension plan – contributory (e.g. individuals can pay between 3% and 5% salary the company will match the individuals contribution level)
Free life assurance as plan member (e.g. 4 x salary)
Free private health care cover (self, spouse and dependent children)
Quarterly bonus arrangements (corporate scheme)
Subsidised staffroom
Active sports and social club
Free car parking

Ideal candidates:
*A qualification in laboratory animal science or a related subject, i.e MIAT, HOL, NACWO, is essential.
*Candidates will ideally be from a CRO or Pharmaceutical background and have worked with a variety of animal research models.
* Excellent people management skills are required as the post will involve managing around 30 people.
*You should be an effective communicator who is able to deal with people at all levels. In addition, you will have proven experience of motivating your team to ensure they are always focused on achieving their goals and objectives.

Your duties will include all aspects of the day to day running of the unit including the management, supervision and training of staff working on a range of study types including carcinogenicity and metabolism studies. Other duties include:
*Ensuring adequate resources are available to maintain the highest quality standards of animal care and welfare
*Ensuring the highest degree of integrity in all process and procedures
*Working closely and as part of a management team to ensure that customer needs are understood and met
*Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
*Main

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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The Pharmaceutical Formulation Scientist will develop parenteral research formulations including nanoparticle formulations comprised of novel polymers, liposomes, dendrimers and macromolecular siRNA-conjugates . The candidate will be expected to perform experimental formulation development work, to characterize formulations, to document results and to provide updates at departmental meetings and in reports. Candidate will be an integral part of a research team involved in the screening and subsequent development of a parenterally administered siRNA formulation.

The Pharmaceutics/ Formulation Scientist will develop parenteral research formulations including nanoparticle formulations comprised of novel polymers, liposomes, dendrimers and macromolecular siRNA-conjugates . The candidate will be expected to perform experimental formulation development work, to characterize formulations, to document results and to provide updates at departmental meetings and in reports. Candidate will be an integral part of a research team involved in the screening and subsequent development of a parenterally administered siRNA formulation.

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D in pharmaceutical sciences and at least two years experience in formulations or product development work for nucleic acids. Ideally the incumbent will have experience in parenteral formulations of biologics, nucleic acids, or traditional parenteral drug formulations. Knowledge of polymers, nucleic acids is desirable, as is experience and interpretive skills in various analytical techniques, e.g. DLS, calorimetry, HPLC, PAGE, MS.

A high level of creativity, self-motivation, attention to detail, and scientific reasoning is required. Familiarity with GMP, understanding of regulatory requirements and prior experience in helping with regulatory submission (IND, NDA) is an advantage. Ability to perform as an individual contributor and as a team member, good interpersonal skills, and strong work ethic are expected.

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.

“Headquartered at the RTC, and comprising research groups in Cambridge and Düsseldorf, the goal of our RNAi Therapeutics Group is clear – delivering RNAi therapies to meet our patients’ needs. Our mission is to develop the therapeutic applications of RNAi, and to apply innovative science to solve the difficulties inherent in RNAi therapeutics. Applying our capabilities across a broad range of technologies, our mission combines the best of both worlds – the challenges inherent in solving basic research problems, and the excitement of therapeutic research and development.

Our Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Art Krieg, Chief inventor of CpG Technology, plans on building a team of elite RNAi scientists who will work on solving the challenges of RNAi delivery to provide the fullest possible clinical benefit of this technology platform. At Pfizer we believe that we have the opportunity to apply Pfizer’s research capabilities to RNAi. We have access to exceptional therapeutic area expertise that from inside and outside the company, we can apply internal and external resources to tackle the significant issues that are must be overcome to realize the full potential benefit in RNAi.

The new RNAi research center provides the perfect opportunity to combine innovative minds with cutting edge technologies and to apply both to help us end disease and forever change the way we improve the health and well-being of all people.”

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Discover tomorrow’s medicines.
Apply today.

At Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
(NIBR), the global research organization of
Novartis, we are committed to discovering
innovative medicines to cure disease and improve human health. This is today’s frontier of science. Our culture of science is open, entrepreneurial, and collegial, unwilling to accept barriers or conventional wisdom. By hiring the best academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical trained scientists, we have fostered an atmosphere for drug discovery
where innovation is rewarded. We have created
a dynamic and flexible culture that values and
leverages each associate’s diverse background,
unique style and wealth of experience.

NIBR has sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts
(headquarters); Emeryville, CA; East Hanover,
NJ; Basel, Switzerland; Horsham, UK; and Shanghai, China. Disease Area research includes
Autoimmunity/Transplantation/Inflammatory Disease, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases,
Gastrointestinal Diseases, Oncology, Infectious
Diseases, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Ophthalmology, Neuroscience, and Respiratory Diseases. Platform Technologies include Analytical and Imaging Sciences, Biologics, Global Discovery Chemistry, Developmental & Molecular Pathways, Proteomic Chemistry, and Epigenetics. Translational Sciences consists of Translational Medicine, Preclinical Safety,
DMPK, and Biomarker Development.

For immediate consideration, please visit the Careers section at www.novartis.com/nibr.

Novartis is committed to embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds, cultures, and talents to achieve competitive advantage. Novartis is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.

Paramount Clinical Research: Manager , Biostatistics- South Coast

A leading global Clinical Research organisation is seeking a Biostatistics Manger to join their team in the Hampshire office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company, that despite having offices in over 30 countries world wide, strives to provide a supportive and respectful environment for all its employees.

As the Biostatistics manager your role will involve organizing multiple projects, managing both your own work and managing a team. You will be the main statistical contact for clients, so will need to be able to communicate on a variety of different levels. In conjunction to this you will be working with SAS programmers and should be familiar with a variety of statistical packages including StatXact and Nquery.

Candidates should have a PhD/MSc in statistics or related discipline and excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate with people across the globe. Knowledge of SAS and experience working within a Clinical Research Organization, Pharmaceutical or healthcare company is essential. A positive attitude and ability to work well with other is also required.

In return you will receive a generous salary with a competitive bonus package.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Biostatics manger to join a leading CRO, with the opportunity of career progression. Your will also be rewarded by knowing your company takes pride in the exception quality of their work.

For further details about this opportunity contact Victoria Pitt on +44(0)121 616 5021

KEYWORDS: , Programmer, SAS, Statistician, Biostatistics, Statistics ,Bio-Statistics, Bio-Statistician Biostatistician, , Clinical research Organization, Clinical Research, Clinical Study, Pharmaceuticals,

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Paramount Clinical Research: Experienced Statistician- Homebased

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced biostatistician to work for in an internationally renowned Clinical Research Organisation, with the option of being homebased. This is an ideal opportunity for a statistician looking for a challenging and exciting role.

As the Biostatistics Team lead you will contribute to the management of the biostatistics team, managing the initial hiring and training of staff, as well ensuing their ongoing development plans. You will be expected to effectively assign takes, ensuring that client’s deadlines are met and to oversee all other biostatistics aspects of clinical trials. In addition you will be seen as one of the main biostatistics contacts for the departments and represent the company in meetings with both clients and regulatory agencies. As the biostatistics team leader your technical duties will include: Producing sample size calculations, inputting into study design and statistical considerations, during protocol development. You will review protocols for completeness, appropriateness of clinical design and sound statistical analysis. Contribute to writing appropriate protocol sections are also required and you will act as the randomization statistician on selected projects.

Successful candidates should have a Bsc in statistics or related discipline. Ideally 3 years + in a clinical research organistion or pharmaceutical company as a statistician, with people management experience is also required. A sound knowledge of SAS and complex statistical techniques are essential coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills!

In return you will receive an excellent salary and a competitive benefits package, with the option of being home based!

This is a outstanding opportunity for an experienced statistician to develop their career in a globally renown company!

For further information or to apply to this role, please contact Vicky Pitt on 0121 616 5021.

KEYWORDS: SAS. SAS Programmer, Statistician, Biostatistics, Statistics ,Bio-Statistics, Bio-Statistician Biostatistician Clinical Research organistion , CRO , Pharmaceutical

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Formulation Specialist – Inhalation Products

A specialist Inhalation products company is seeking an expert in the formulation of inhaled pharmaceuticals, via spray drying processes, to join the Respiratory Development department. The successful candidate will have a track record in the development of spray dried formulations of proteins, peptides, SiRNAs and/or antibodies either via relevant post-graduate study or via significant industrial experience and will also have a demonstrated ability to provide innovative formulation solutions. Candidates need to have scaled up these processes to Pilot Plant level or above.

Additionally they require a scientist with up-to-date knowledge of the relevant academic and patent literature, who also has good awareness of which techniques are showing the most promise and of the key issues requiring resolution in this area of formulation development. A proven ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment is also considered essential as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If you would like to use your experience with inhaled products in an environment where your work will really make a difference, please call Peter on 0207 922 7143

A multi-award winning Pharmaceutical Advertising Agency has a superb opportunity for a Senior Account Manager to join there creative and dynamic team. As market professionals in Ethical and Consumer Healthcare Advertising, you will be working with a range of large Pharmaceutical companies though out the UK and Worldwide.

As Senior Account Manager, you will take ownership for allocated accounts both advertising and new media. The role involves briefing internal staff from initiation to the completion of each job, Client liaison, Pitch and presentation work alongside the generation of new business leads.

Suitable candidates will ideally have 12 months agency experience as a Senior Account Manager working across communications strategies in Healthcare Advertising. An Account Manager with 18 months experience who is ready to take the next step up to Senior Account Manager will also be considered. Experience in Medical Education or PR is also desirable.

The successful candidate will benefit from joining a forward thinking independent agency that has an unbeatable benefits package with a working environment that is second to none. You will also benefit from real progression and a healthy work/life balance. For more information on this role and company please contact Chris on 01216165134.

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Due to successful development of new business accounts, a rapidly expanding Medical Communications agency based in West London requires an experienced Account Director to help lead and co-ordinate the client services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to work across a variety of therapy areas with particular emphasis on immunology, opthalmology and CNS. You will lead an existing team of 8 staff in the strategic development and delivery of brand development and communications programmes for major pharmaceutical clients.

Suitable candidates will have excellent client facing skills and substantial experience gained within the Medical Communications industry, ideally in an Account Director capacity. A background in pharmaceuticals or some time spent working within the pharmaceutical industry would be considered a distinct advantage.

In return you will receive an excellent salary and benefits package including healthcare insurance, pension and gym membership plus an annual bonus. You will enjoy working in a dynamic and lively environment with a market leading agency where high achievers are rewarded. For further information on this position please contact Chris on 01216165134.

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Medical Writers – International Medical Communications Agency – London

A world leading International Medical Communications Agency has a number of opportunities for talented Medical Writers to be based in either the London or Manchester offices. This exciting agency is expanding as a result of winning new business, making this a really amazing time to join the company.

Medical Writers will be responsible for producing a variety of high quality scientific materials. Additional research into specialist therapy areas is required in order to write documents which equate to the standard expected of this well reputed agency. In return you will have the opportunity to work on materials for some of the leading global Pharmaceutical clients in the Industry.

Suitable candidates for the Senior Medical Writer position will ideally have a strong life science background to PhD level. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also required for this position. Agency experience is essential and candidates with experience in virology or who have worked on developing training materials would be at a distinct advantage.

In return you will have the opportunity to work in a progressive environment where high performers are well rewarded. This is truly an excellent time to join this highly reputable Medical Communications Agency who boasts an informal and friendly working environment.

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

Medical Writer – Medical Communications – Cambridgeshire – Cambridge

A highly reputable medical communications agency has a new opening for a Medical Writer to join their expanding team based in their Cambridge office. 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. .

The successful candidate 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.

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

QC Stability Analyst required to support the UK stability programme. The role will involve conducting the routine activities to support the stability program in accordance with written operating procedures and cGMP; pulling and distribution of stability samples; receiving and logging stability data; drafting and implementing stability protocols and reports in compliance with ICH guidelines.
Suitable candidates will be educated to HND level or equivalent in a related scientific discipline, with previous proven work experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, preferably within stability.
Please apply on line or contact Jennie Dempsey on 0161 8682200 quoting ref JD13768.

The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. Carlisle Staffing plc, trading as SRG is an Employment Business/Agency.

SRG winners of the 2008 Recruiter Awards for Excellence: Best Candidate Care and Best Health Care/Medical Recruitment Firm.