Scientific Project Co-ordinator Permanent

Our client is a growing medical communications agency in Cheshire which is seeking a Scientific Project Co-ordinator to assist their editorial team. This is a great chance to get into medical communications and develop a 360-degree view of medical communications (i.e. project management and writing/scientific support).

You will be responsible for providing effective administrative and project-related support to account teams, and assist in the development of scientific /editorial content.

In return you can expect a good salary and benefits package along with a dynamic and supportive working environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide effective administrative and project-related support to delivery teams
• Develop and maintain project status trackers/timelines; monitor project timelines on an ongoing basis
• Liaise with clients and external experts in the delivery of projects
• Liaise with and obtain quotes from external suppliers (e.g. hotels, secretariats, freelancers and printers)
• Perform desk research on congresses, journals, websites, social media platforms and external experts
• Assist with financial tracking and invoicing
• Under guidance, develop outlines and drafts of scientific materials (e.g. publications, slide decks, reports, training materials) according to the project brief, ensuring that all review comments are adequately incorporated and projects are delivered to deadline
• Learn process of internal review, QC, styling and copy-editing, and apply to project work, ensuring that final versions are approved by the required personnel

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good Life science degree, preferably MSc
• Previous administrative or editorial experience would be an advantage
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent English language and grammatical skills
• Effective team work
• Time management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Good attention to detail

This is your chance to join a growing agency with excellent opportunities for career development and progression. If this sounds interesting, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

ID Search & Selection has been successfully placing candidates in healthcare communications jobs for over 15 years. Along the way we’ve built many long term relationships with candidates and clients. We’re now trusted recruitment partners to many leading companies, big, small, network and independent.

Our consultants are knowledgeable and professional and will be happy to offer information and advice. We are with you every step of the way, providing a supportive and communicative service that we will tailor to your unique needs.

If you feel that this is not quite the role for you, but are looking for something similar, please feel free to reach out as we would be happy to have a chat.

For more information call Jon Gawley on 01932 797996.