[Hiring] Senior Scientific Specialist @Parexel

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Scientific Specialist with experience in HEOR and RWE for a 1-year contract based in the UK. Join our Scientific and Editorial Services team as a Senior Scientific Specialist. You'll act as a senior therapy area expert, leading the delivery of assigned programs and projects while developing high-quality scientific content. Work directly with clients and external stakeholders to ensure excellence in all medical communications outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Management:
  • Act as senior content expert on assigned accounts and build strong client relationships.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for follow-on business and new business acquisition.
  • Manage project scope changes and communicate effectively with clients.
• Scientific Expertise:
  • Develop and maintain expert knowledge of client products and therapy areas.
  • Interpret scientific data accurately and implement marketing messages.
  • Ensure quality control and compliance with departmental procedures.
• Project Delivery:
  • Develop high-quality scientific content through research, writing, editing, and fact-checking.
  • Manage project schedules and meet delivery deadlines.
  • Lead projects and mentor other team members.

Qualifications

• Degree and higher degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Medicine (BSc, BA, PharmD, PhD, MD).

Requirements

• Experience in HEOR (Health Economics and Outcomes Research).
• Experience in RWE (Real-World Evidence).
• Prior experience in a similar role within a medical communications agency.
• Advanced scientific writing and editing competency.
• Ability to rapidly acquire specialized therapy area knowledge.
• Strong client focus and professional interpersonal skills.
• Advanced problem-solving and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong presentation and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.

Benefits

• Work with leading biopharmaceutical and medical device companies.
• Develop expertise across multiple therapy areas.
• Collaborate with a talented scientific team.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in advancing healthcare.