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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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Operations Manager – Marlborough

The Company:

Marlborough Pharmaceuticals (www.marlborough-pharma.co.uk) is one of the fastest growing UK companies in its sector. It has achieved this by acquiring niche medicines that continue to fulfil valuable therapeutic needs.

The Role:

As the Company’s Operations Manager you would primarily be responsible for assisting the Board to identify and acquire new products to continue its impressive growth record. In addition, you would be responsible for a range of activities including customer services, supplier management, market research, marketing, regulatory, pharmacovigilance and management of key service providers.

Your Profile:

The successful candidate will, first and foremost, be a self starter who can think outside the box and deliver beyond expectation. You must also have the desire to apply your science training in a commercial environment, be flexible, prepared to work in a small team and, for long periods, on your own initiative.

Working directly for a member of the Board there will be significant opportunities to learn from experienced professionals whilst providing a modern innovative look at the world of business.

Salary £24,000 – £28,000 plus a performance based bonus. The company is based in the pleasant market town of Marlborough, Wiltshire some 12 miles from Junction 15 of the M4.

Please send a CV to:
Susan Price. Commercial Administrator, Marlborough Pharmaceuticals Ltd, 35A High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1LW
or by email to info@marlborough-pharma.co.uk

Glassblower/Electromechanical Technician – Hull

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

An able Glassblower is sought to provide a Glassblowing service within the Department of Physical Sciences. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, construction and repair of glassware and equipment as well as support for the electromechanical workshop.

Applicants should ideally have a glassblowing/mechanical engineering background and be capable of working independently as well as having good interpersonal skills.

For informal enquiries please contact Mr J. Clannachan, Departmental Superintendent, on tel: (01482) 465410 or email: j.m.clannachan@hull.ac.uk

This post requires the employee to undertake a standard disclosure check by the Criminal Records Bureau.

For more information and to apply please visit www.hull.ac.uk/jobs, phone: (01482) 465557 (quoting vacancy ref: FS110), or for candidates with a hearing/speech impairment textphone: (01482) 466851.
Alternative formats available on request.

Closing date: 7 November 2008.

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Lecturer (Non Clinical) in Clinical Chemistry – Liverpool

School of Clinical Science
Unit of Clinical Chemistry

You will carry out independent and collaborative research in Clinical Chemistry and Metabolic Medicine, generate research income and contribute to the teaching of Clinical Chemistry at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Department’s major interests centre around immunoassay development, HPLC, Tandem MS, ICPMS, bone metabolism, endocrine biochemistry and nutrition.

You will also perform Clinical Scientist duties related to an area of specialist interest within the NHS Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Medicine, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals Trust.

Job Ref: A-501964/NS
Closing Date: 3 November 2008

For full details, or to request an application pack, visit www.liv.ac.uk/working/job_vacancies/ or e-mail jobs@liv.ac.uk

Tel 0151 794 2210 (24 hr answerphone)
Please quote Job Ref in all enquiries.

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Postdoctoral Researcher – Liverpool

Department of Computer Science

You will join a BBSRC funded project “Tools for Motif Recognition in Fungi” to develop computational approaches for identification of functional regulatory motifs within fungal genomes. You should have a PhD in Bioinformatics/Computer Science or a related discipline, relevant postgraduate experience and skills in programming and empirical experimentation design. The post is available for 14 months.

Job Ref: R-568405/NS
Closing Date: 29 October 2008

For full details, or to request an application pack, visit www.liv.ac.uk/working/job_vacancies/ or e-mail jobs@liv.ac.uk

Tel 0151 794 2210 (24 hr answerphone)
Please quote Job Ref in all enquiries.

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Account Manager – Healthcare Communications – Oxfordshire – Oxford

A rapidly expanding and busy award winning Medical Education Agency based in Oxfordshire has the opportunity for a talented Medical Writer to join their hugely successful team. Established for over 20 years, the company continue to successfully deliver medical communications programmes for large multinational pharmaceutical companies on a domestic and global basis.

You will be working across a variety of therapy areas including cardiovascular, oncology, infertility, infectious diseases, metabolic and endocrine disorders, neurology and genetic diseases on both traditional Medical Education media and the latest up to date technology. You will be using your expert knowledge gained from dealing with primary and secondary care markets to advise on and create bespoke communications strategies for major pharmaceutical clients.

Skills
Successful candidates will have a demonstrable sales background gained from selling into the NHS for pharmaceutical clients. You will possess a strong science background and will be a proactive and scientifically driven individual with good communication skills and the ability to work as an individual or part of a team.

In return you will enjoy a highly competitive salary and benefits package, excellent training and ongoing support.

medical communications or medical education or medical writer or medical writing or senior medical writer or editor or oxford

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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.

Medical Writer, Medical Writing, Editor, Editorial, Medical Education, Medical Communications, PhD, Healthcare Communications, Senior Medical Writer ,

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Study Co-ordination Manager – Cambridge

MRC Epidemiology Unit, Cambridge

The Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit is based within the new Institute of Metabolic Science (IMS) building at the Addenbrokes site, Cambridge, and studies the genetic and environmental determinants of obesity, type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disorders. Due to the expansion of the Unit we are seeking to recruit the following position: Study Co-ordination Manager

(Ref: EPID08/592)
36 hours per week

This exciting post gives you the opportunity to oversee the co-ordination of clinical research projects and clinical trials across all the scientific programme areas of the Unit.You will liaise with Principal Investigators and members of the Functional Group to implement and support the processes of study co-ordination.

You will have the opportunity to lead on the continued development of these processes and be responsible for ensuring that the Units studies and trials adhere to the latest research governance procedures and practices.You will manage the study co-ordination and support team as well as offer support to other members of the Unit (such as CDFs and PhD students) in their study co-ordination role.

We seek someone with a degree or equivalent in a relevant biological, clinical science or health related research area together with considerable senior management experience in an NHS/medical research/academic clinical research environment. Experience of running large multi-centred clinical trials or studies and a thorough understanding of good clinical research practise and the latest research governance are essential, as is experience of line management for a team of staff and a sound knowledge of IT systems in relation to study co-ordination.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding both positions, please contact Susie Hennings on 01223 330315, email: susie.hennings@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk

This position offers a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave and optional membership of MRC’s final salary pension scheme.

Applications for this roles must be made online at http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk inputting the appropriate reference. If you do not have internet access or experience technical difficulties please call 01793 301260.

Closing date: 3 November 2008.

For further information about the MRC visit www.mrc.ac.uk

The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Producer Project Manager Interactive Media Developer. Keywords: Flash, Action Script, AS3, C#, .NET, C++, PHP, Python, Java Hertfordshire Essex
A fantastic opportunity has a risen for a Project Manager / Producer to help drive the development forward of new cutting edge interactive media projects. Joining a world renowned and highly creative media agency in Hertfordshire, your key role will be to help provide innovative strategies and solutions for world leading healthcare organisations.

Working with a team of designers and software developers you will help identify new and creative solutions for clients, whilst ensuring deadlines are met and production of all interactive projects are to a high standard.

The successful candidate will be involved in research and development of new technologies, looking to incorporate these into future projects.

This is an amazing opportunity to work alongside an award winning team comprising of 3D designers, and highly experienced professionals in the fields of special effects and the latest 3D technologies. This role would be ideal for an experienced Flash Developer, with management/team leading experience hoping to take their career to the next level. If you enjoy assisting with business development projects, have the technical know how and can work with various project managers on a weekly basis.. Then I want to hear from you!

Rewards include a fantastic salary and benefits package including: company pension scheme, staff bonuses and private healthcare. You will be welcomed into a fast paced working environment, where creative thinking is encouraged and results are rewarded.

For more information on this role you can contact Kieron Mc Daid at Paramount Recruitment on 0121 616 5157

Keywords:
C#
.NET
C++
PHP
Python
Java
SWF Studio or ADOBE AIR

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.

Study Co-ordination Manager – Cambridge

MRC Epidemiology Unit, Cambridge

The Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit is based within the new Institute of Metabolic Science (IMS) building at the Addenbrokes site, Cambridge, and studies the genetic and environmental determinants of obesity, type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disorders. Due to the expansion of the Unit we are seeking to recruit the following position: Study Co-ordination Manager

(Ref: EPID08/592)
36 hours per week

This exciting post gives you the opportunity to oversee the co-ordination of clinical research projects and clinical trials across all the scientific programme areas of the Unit.You will liaise with Principal Investigators and members of the Functional Group to implement and support the processes of study co-ordination.

You will have the opportunity to lead on the continued development of these processes and be responsible for ensuring that the Units studies and trials adhere to the latest research governance procedures and practices.You will manage the study co-ordination and support team as well as offer support to other members of the Unit (such as CDFs and PhD students) in their study co-ordination role.

We seek someone with a degree or equivalent in a relevant biological, clinical science or health related research area together with considerable senior management experience in an NHS/medical research/academic clinical research environment. Experience of running large multi-centred clinical trials or studies and a thorough understanding of good clinical research practise and the latest research governance are essential, as is experience of line management for a team of staff and a sound knowledge of IT systems in relation to study co-ordination.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding both positions, please contact Susie Hennings on 01223 330315, email: susie.hennings@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk

This position offers a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave and optional membership of MRC’s final salary pension scheme.

Applications for this roles must be made online at http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk inputting the appropriate reference. If you do not have internet access or experience technical difficulties please call 01793 301260.

Closing date: 3 November 2008.

For further information about the MRC visit www.mrc.ac.uk

The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Producer Project Manager Interactive Media Developer. Keywords: Flash, Action Script, AS3, C#, .NET, C++, PHP, Python, Java Hertfordshire Essex
A fantastic opportunity has a risen for a Project Manager / Producer to help drive the development forward of new cutting edge interactive media projects. Joining a world renowned and highly creative media agency in Hertfordshire, your key role will be to help provide innovative strategies and solutions for world leading healthcare organisations.

Working with a team of designers and software developers you will help identify new and creative solutions for clients, whilst ensuring deadlines are met and production of all interactive projects are to a high standard.

The successful candidate will be involved in research and development of new technologies, looking to incorporate these into future projects.

This is an amazing opportunity to work alongside an award winning team comprising of 3D designers, and highly experienced professionals in the fields of special effects and the latest 3D technologies. This role would be ideal for an experienced Flash Developer, with management/team leading experience hoping to take their career to the next level. If you enjoy assisting with business development projects, have the technical know how and can work with various project managers on a weekly basis.. Then I want to hear from you!

Rewards include a fantastic salary and benefits package including: company pension scheme, staff bonuses and private healthcare. You will be welcomed into a fast paced working environment, where creative thinking is encouraged and results are rewarded.

For more information on this role you can contact Kieron Mc Daid at Paramount Recruitment on 0121 616 5157

Keywords:
C#
.NET
C++
PHP
Python
Java
SWF Studio or ADOBE AIR

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.

Faculty of Environment
School of Earth and Environment
Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science
Lecturer in Dynamical Meteorology

The Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science (ICAS) wishes to develop its research profile. You will join an enthusiastic and motivated School which aims to achieve the highest standards in its research and teaching. You will have a PhD and a strong record of research in an area of atmospheric dynamics. You should be able to demonstrate the capability to develop your own independent research programme complementary to the existing activities of the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science. You should also have a demonstrated ability to publish your research in high quality peer reviewed journals and be able to demonstrate the potential to attract external funding to support your research.

You will be expected to contribute to the School’s teaching programmes in atmospheric and environmental science. The School operates a workload model to guide the allocation of duties: at least 20% of your time will be committed to teaching and related activities.

We are looking for those with expertise in any area of atmospheric dynamics; an ability to enhance or build upon the existing strengths of the Institute will be an advantage.

Further details concerning the School, its research activities and structure are available at http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk/
University Grade 8 (£35,663 – £42,583 p.a. pay award pending)

Informal enquiries to Dr Doug Parker tel +44 (0)113 343 6739 email d.j.parker@see.leeds.ac.uk
To download an application form and job details please visit www.leeds.ac.uk and click on jobs. Alternatively these may be obtained via email recruitment@adm.leeds.ac.uk or tel +44 (0)113 343 5771

Job ref 315101 Closing date 7 November 2008