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Sci 5954
SALARY: negotiable
TITLE : Director, Clinical Operations
JOB DESCRIPTION: Become part of one of the world's most comprehensive
drug development service companies! With global operational capability
and over 7,000 employees our client is a market leader in the provision
of clinical trial services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology
industries. Due to departmental restructuring an opportunity has arisen
for a senior manager to move into a UK based operations rôle, with
responsibility for the financial and operational aspects of assigned
global projects. This a rôle with varied responsibilities covering
people and project management, financial accountability, business development
and client management so to be suitable for this rôle you must have
a broad range of experience covering all these areas of operational management.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of eight years clinical research
experience and a life science degree or nursing qualification. Experience
within a CRO at management level is preferred but applications are also
welcomed from candidates with experience gained in a pharmaceutical company.
You must have detailed knowledge of global project management and financial
control procedures. As you will be the key point of contact for global
clients you must be a confident and effective communicator as well as
able to motivate and manage staff. There is an excellent remuneration
package on offer to the successful candidate including pension, healthcare,
life assurance, management bonus and the choice of company car or allowance.
The company operates a flexible working environment and is committed to
the career advancement and personal development of its employees. Call
us today for a confidential discussion about this opportunity!
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REF: Sci 5993
SALARY: up to £52,000
depending on experience + car/allowance + benefits
TITLE : Senior International Project Director
JOB DESCRIPTION: Are you looking for a role that combines clinical
programme management with departmental responsibilities? Do you have
senior management experience and a desire to remain in a hands-on role
involving clinical operations? Our client, a leading CRO with an international
presence and excellent reputation is looking for a Senior Project
Director to complement their senior project management team. In this role
you will be the senior operational leader for 'special projects'
on an international level in addition to working alongside the head of
project management to take on departmental duties as required. You will
be a forward thinking and innovative manager with experience managing
large scale international projects. A BSc in a life science is essential
along with experience of financial and resource management. There is a
competitive remuneration package on offer to the successful candidate
including pension, healthcare, life assurance, car/allowance, bonus
and 25 days holiday.
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REF: Sci 5900
SALARY:
£50,000 plus benefits depending on experience
TITLE : Manager, Project Management
JOB DESCRIPTION: A rare and exciting opportunity to move into a
senior rôle based in the North of England! Our client, a
market leading drug development company is looking for a Manager, Project
Management to take over the day to day running of their phase I operations.
This rôle involves both line and study management to ensure cost
effective study completion and also to contribute to the growth and expansion
of that area of the business. In this rôle you will also work closely
with the business development team to provide operational input into bids
and proposals and may occasionally be required to present to client companies.
This is a senior management rôle and as such you will have
involvement in strategic development meetings and will also have to opportunity
to influence the future direction of the company. The successful
candidate will have a minimum of four years project and line management
experience combined with a BSc in a life science. You will be a highly
motivated individual with excellent commercial and business acumen, who
is able to effectively lead a team to produce and deliver high quality
results to timelines and budget. There is a competitive remuneration
package available to the right candidate including pension, healthcare,
life assurance, bonus, permanent health insurance and 24 days holiday.
Call us in confidence to hear more about this outstanding opportunity!
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REF: Sci 5989
SALARY: £50,000
including car allowance and benefits
TITLE : Clinical Project Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION: A forward thinking and innovative pharmaceutical
company is looking to recruit a Clinical Project Manager to
complement their existing clinical development team. As a project manager
with our client you will be responsible for leading the development
of novel therapeutic agents from research through clinical development
to market. This will involve the selection and management of CROs,
strategic planning, budget management and resourcing in addition to the
management of multi-centre, multinational clinical trials to ICH GCP and
FDA guidelines. This is a hands-on rôle and you will be required
to tackle all situations as they arise with patience and tact! The successful
candidate will have a minimum of 6-10 years in the clinical research field
with at least 1-2 years in a project management rôle. Pharmaceutical
experience is preferred although candidates with a CRO background will
be considered. A BSc in a scientific discipline is essential and a higher
qualification is desirable. There is a competitive remuneration package
on offer to the successful candidate including compensation for lack
of car, health insurance, season ticket for travel, pension and 24 days
holiday. This is an organisation poised for continued growth and expansion
- call us today for a confidential discussion to hear how you can become
part of it!
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REF: Sci 5986
SALARY: negotiable
plus excellent benefits package and car
TITLE : Account Executive - UK
JOB DESCRIPTION: Are you customer focused and results driven? Do
you have business development experience within the clinical research
field? If yes then this is the rôle you have been waiting for! Our
client, a global drug development services company with full service
capability, is looking for a UK based Account Executive to contribute
to the growth of their phase II and III business on a European level.
In this rôle you will spend approximately 50% of your time out in
the field meeting existing and new clients with the remainder spent in
the office. As Account Executive you will be selling phase II and III
drug development services to pharmaceutical companies and will have
direct responsibility for the management of assigned client accounts.
Account management will involve strategic/tactical account planning
and execution as well as building and maintaining client relationships.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years account management
experience within a CRO as well as direct experience of selling phase
II and III services. A BSc/BA is required ideally in a business or scientific
discipline. You will have an appreciation of good customer service, be
results driven, motivated and able to work independently as well as part
of a team. You will have a track record of success within business development
specifically within the clinical research field and proven skills at winning
and maintaining high quality accounts. There is an attractive remuneration
package available to the successful candidate including bonus, 22 days
holiday, pension, healthcare and company car. If you are a go-getter
who relishes a challenge call us now for a confidential discussion about
this exciting opportunity!
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REF: Sci 5992
SALARY: £40,000
plus bonus, car and benefits
TITLE : Client Services Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION: Are you looking for a role that will allow you
to directly influence the growth and profitability of specific
business units within an early phase drug development organisation? Do
you thrive on exceeding sales targets and building customer relationships?
If this sounds like you then we have just the job! Our client is looking
for an experienced business development manager to drive forward
the growth of its phase II business in a newly created role. Reporting
to the Senior Manager of the Client Services group you will be responsible
for meeting sales targets and developing the phase II group within
the UK and Europe. You will work closely with the sales team to follow
up on initial contacts with new clients and establish new customer relationships
while maintaining existing client relationships. Duties will include the
development of time and cost proposals for phase II patient studies,
plus regular status review of all proposals generated within demanding
turnaround timescales and the negotiation of study pricing and scheduling
directly with the client. You will have a proactive and self motivated
approach to business development and this role will offer you ample opportunity
to use your innovative thinking and sound commercial knowledge. The successful
candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in a phase II or III
business development/proposals role. A knowledge of phase I would be advantageous.
A degree in a business or scientific subject is essential. There is a
competitive remuneration package available to the successful candidate
including pension, healthcare, life assurance, 24 days holiday, bonus
and company car.
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REF: Sci 5966
SALARY: up to £30,000
plus car and benefits
TITLE : Senior CRA
JOB DESCRIPTION: Move into a more senior rôle within clinical
operations! Our client, a rapidly expanding CRO with offices throughout
Europe, is looking for a Senior Clinical Research Associate to
complement their existing research team based in the East Anglia office.
As an SCRA within this organisation your time will be split equally between
local project management and study site co-ordination. You will be responsible
for the selection, set up, initiation, routine monitoring and close out
of study sites alongside less experienced CRAs. Project management activities
will include resource and timeline planning, budget management and the
training/mentoring of CRAs in your team. Therapeutic areas of interest
within this CRO include oncology, dermatology, gastroenterology and
analgesia and you will have the opportunity to become involved with
projects in all of these areas. This position offers the opportunity
to work on both UK and European trials in phases II-IV of development.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years CRA experience
and a BSc in life science or nursing qualification. You must be prepared
to travel within the UK and occasionally Europe to monitor study sites.
There is a competitive remuneration package on offer to the right candidate
including company car, healthcare, pension, life assurance and 23 days
holiday. This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a fun
and friendly team within an organisation committed to the personal and
professional development of its employees.
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SALARY: £25,000
plus car and benefits
TITLE : Clinical Research Associate
JOB DESCRIPTION: This is an exciting opportunity to become part
of one of the world's leading healthcare companies! Our client,
a major organisation with an impressive product portfolio spanning medical
device, pharmaceutical, OTC and cosmetic product development is looking
for a Clinical Research Associate to join their product development
team based in the North West. This rôle offers the opportunity
to build upon existing experience within the clinical research field while
expanding your clinical development knowledge to cover all classes of
product - from medical device through to OTC products and cosmetics. In
this rôle you will design, develop and implement clinical studies
for both new and marketed products to ICH GCP and EN540. This will
include liaising with investigating centres and leading healthcare professionals,
co-ordinating distribution of study supplies and production of essential
documents, in addition to site management and routine monitoring. The
successful candidate will have a minimum of two years experience as a
CRA co-ordinating either pharmaceutical or medical device trials. A BSc
in life science or nursing is essential as is an excellent understanding
of ICH GCP or EN540. There is a competitive remuneration package on offer
to the right candidate that will be commensurate with the importance of
the rôle. This will include an excellent training programme designed
to accommodate the candidates experience and background. This is a
rare opportunity to become involved in the development of products at
the forefront of medical science within an organisation recognised as
investors in people!
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REF: Sci 5990
SALARY: up to £20,000
plus benefits and training
TITLE : Project Co-ordinator
JOB DESCRIPTION:
. This is an exciting
opportunity to move into a co-ordination rôle with the market
leading provider of clinical trial packaging and distribution services
to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries! An opening has
arisen within the client services team for a Project Co-ordinator
to work alongside key clients to manage packaging and distribution projects
for assigned studies. This is a highly customer focused rôle and
emphasis is placed upon establishing and maintaining client relationships.
This rôle would suit either a life sciences graduate with 12 months
experience in a co-ordination rôle within the clinical trials industry
OR a more experienced clinical research candidate with project management
experience. Responsibilities assigned to the successful candidate will
depend upon experience but may include the supervision of junior project
assistants and advising clients on packaging design. To be suitable
for this rôle you must have a science based degree and be experienced
in the co-ordination of projects within the clinical research field -
this may be within packaging, logistics, or operations departments. An
understanding of the principles of good customer service is essential
as is previous involvement with client management. An exceptional training
package is on offer to the successful candidate along with a competitive
benefits package including pension, life assurance, healthcare and 23
days holiday.
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REF: Sci 5968
SALARY: £16,000
plus benefits
TITLE : Clinical Trial
Administrator
JOB DESCRIPTION: Our
client, an expanding independent CRO based in East Anglia is looking
to employ a Clinical Trial Administrator to provide administrative
support to Clinical Project Managers and CRAs. This is an exciting opportunity
to become part of a friendly and FUN team while expanding upon
your clinical trial experience. In this rôle you will work alongside
the senior CTA to co-ordinate all administrative activities involved in
study start up activities through to close out and archiving. Responsibilities
will include updating tracking systems for patient enrolment, essential
document retrieval and study status. Part of your rôle will also
be to set up investigator meetings both in the UK and overseas. To be
suitable for this rôle you will already have at least 12 months
experience as a CTA within either a CRO or pharmaceutical company. A degree
is not required for this rôle but you must have A-levels ideally
in science subjects. There is an excellent benefits package and training
programme on offer to the right candidate. Benefits include pension,
healthcare, 24 days holiday, bonus scheme and life assurance. Call us
now for a confidential discussion about this position!
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REF: Sci 59587
REQUIRED SALARY: £45,000
plus benefits and car
TITLE: Clinical
Manager (BSc)
DESCRIPTION: An innovative
and forward thinking clinical manager with 13 years industry experience
managing international studies in phases I-III of development. Therapeutic
experience includes oncology, vaccine development and CNS. Proven track
record in recruitment of patients for complex pivotal studies.
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CANDIDATE REF: Sci 32997
REQUIRED SALARY:
£40,000 plus benefits and car
TITLE : Project Manager (PhD)
DESCRIPTION: Enthusiastic clinical project manager with 5 years
experience in clinical research, with 3 years in project management.
Skilled in the management of international phase II studies in
the cardiovascular and oncology therapy areas. Involvement with strategic
product development and CRO management. Able to successfully turn around
outsourced studies within tight timeframes.
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01279 657716 for more information.
 
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CANDIDATE REF: Sci 60005
REQUIRED SALARY: £38,000
plus benefits and car
TITLE : Principal Regional Clinical Associate (BSc)
DESCRIPTION: 8 years
experience monitoring and managing UK/European phase I-III trials.
Additional line management responsibility for 3 CRAs alongside
local project management duties. Pharmaceutical and CRO experience specialising
in the CNS field. Overcame internal 'hurdles' to gain line management
responsibility!
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01279 657716 for more information.
 
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CANDIDATE REF: Sci 60117
REQUIRED SALARY:
£32,000 plus car and benefits
TITLE : Regional CRA (PhD)
DESCRIPTION: 4 years monitoring and site management experience.
Involvement with European phase II-IIIb diabetes, oncology and
cardiovascular projects. Familiar with budget/financial control procedures
and all start up activities. Looking to move into a lead CRA role with
the South East/Wales.
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01279 657716 for more information.
 
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CANDIDATE REF: Sci 37727
REQUIRED SALARY:
£30,000 plus car and benefits
TITLE : Clinical Research Associate (MSc)
DESCRIPTION: Dynamic, motivated CRA with 10 years industry experience
in a variety of roles from pharmacovigilance, regulatory and clinical.
4 years spent as a CRA within a pharmaceutical company specialising in
the oncology therapeutic area. Phase II-III monitoring, site management
and local project management. Achieved the highest recruiting centre on
a large phase III oncology study.
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CANDIDATE REF: Sci 51543
REQUIRED SALARY:
£24,000 plus benefits and car
TITLE : Clinical Research Associate (MSc)
DESCRIPTION: Committed CRA with 18 months clinical research
experience. UK monitoring of phase II-III trials in diabetes and
urology. Site selection, initiation, routine monitoring and close
out. Experienced with generating investigator payments and budget tracking.
Looking for a challenging role offering exposure to European trials
and good training.
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CANDIDATE REF: Sci 33348
REQUIRED SALARY:
£23,000 plus car and benefits
TITLE : Clinical Research Associate (PhD)
DESCRIPTION: 18 months field monitoring experience with
exposure to feasibility and European site management. LREC/MREC
submissions and all aspects of site management from initiation through
to close out. Looking for increased responsibility and involvement with
study start up activities. Ambitious and driven to succeed!
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