Associate Consultant – Entry Level Position (Full time) in UK lat date 07/sep/2018

Clinical Network Services (CNS) is seeking an Associate Consultant to join our BioDesk team in the UK in a full time position.
CNS is an integrated service group, focused on clinical product development, which create value for biotechnology companies by progressing early stage products through phase 1 & 2 clinical trials or to the marketplace sooner. BioDesk (a division of CNS) is a global product development and regulatory affairs consultancy which offer CMC/manufacturing, toxicology, clinical/medical and regulatory affairs expert consulting services.
CNS is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia with offices in New Zealand, the USA (Washington DC) and the UK. The role will be an office based role at our UK office in Bishop’s Stortford.
Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Undertake the writing of clinical trial and regulatory related documents;

• Perform literature / data searches and collate/summarise;

• Manage project documentation within company systems;

• Assess and analyse scientific data;

• Provide support to colleagues within the CNS team

You will have:

• A high scientific calibre with a life science focused BSc (or equivalent), and a higher degree (e.g. a life science focused MSc or PhD)

• Ability to work in a proactive and autonomous manner as well as being part of a team.

• Ability to balance competing priorities and complete work within a set time-frame

• Good organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• Excellent writing skills – the successful candidate will be expected to summarise complex scientific data, thus facilitating the review of such data by external parties.

• Well-developed verbal and presentation skills and be an excellent communicator.

• High level of computer literacy and competency in MS Office programs.

• Some experience of project management would be a significant advantage for this role. This could be project management of a research project (e.g. PhD) as an example.

• Any experience with regards to medical/scientific writing would be a major positive for this position.

• A general awareness of clinical drug development and medical/regulatory affairs would be very favourably viewed.

• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel for short periods, sometimes at short notice, within the UK or internationally.

• Commercial experience is not a prerequisite for this position.

This is an entry level position and is ideal for someone wanting to start their career in medical/scientific writing and regulatory consulting. At CNS, we will provide you with that opportunity and support your professional growth within a highly professional, internationally recognised dynamic team.Our offer:

• A challenging and stimulating position for a dynamic and competent scientist, wanting to contribute to a growing business and a rapidly expanding team.

• Coaching and mentoring to support your continuous learning, tailored to your individual needs

• Support your professional development within a highly professional, internationally recognised dynamic team.

• A unique working environment driven by strong company values and a very high level of employee engagement across the international organisation.

• A salary that is commensurate with your experience.

In order to apply for this position please send a detailed cover letter and CV to Dr Natalie Thomas at Natalie.Thomas@clinical.net.