Scientific Specialist Job at Parexel (Remote)

Job Description

ABOUT THIS ROLE: Key Accountabilities: Specialized Knowledge, Project Execution and Success, Client Management.

Job Responsibility

Demonstrate sufficient understanding of department’s service offerings
Be familiar with and comply with all departmental procedures related to project delivery and tracking
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of client products and therapy areas on assigned accounts
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of relevant industry guidelines
Identify technical or process issues that are relevant to project delivery
Creatively and proactively apply specialist knowledge when working as part of a proposal and pitch development team
Undertake writing and editing to develop high-quality scientific content
Prioritize own work and manage project schedule to meet delivery deadlines
Be familiar with and work within project scope
Interpret scientific data accurately and appropriately
Maintain familiarity with client objectives and messages
Undertake necessary research on topics relevant to assigned projects
Liaise with all opinion leaders/authors or other external parties
Identify issues that may affect project delivery
Follow up on all assigned actions and proactively communicate status
Maintain familiarity with and adhere to departmental SOPs
Seek opportunities to maximize project efficiency
Provide guidance to other team members on technical or process issues
Provide mentorship and coaching of other team members
Communicate effectively and sensitively with team members across all functions
Participate in team discussions and meetings
Proactively use knowledge and experience for the benefit of project delivery and business success
Effectively and comprehensively brief other team members or freelance contributors
Participate effectively in peer review of others’ work
Use project experience to participate in the development of accurate budgets
Proactively assess project needs and work to identify how these can be best met
Identify complex technical and process issues and work with internal cross-functional teams, client, and/or external bodies to resolve them
Be alert to opportunities to develop follow-on business
Actively communicate and manage changes in project scope
Maintain high level of client satisfaction
Undertake discussions with client so as to actively manage timelines and expectations

Requirements

5-8 years prior experience preferred in a similar role, preferably within a medical communications agency environment
Degree and a higher degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Medicine (BSc, BA, PharmD, PhD, MD)
Intermediate computer and Internet skills, including knowledge of MS applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to acquire and apply specialized therapy area knowledge
Ability to interpret and organize scientific data
Ability to understand and implement marketing messages
Scientific writing competency
Proofreading and copyediting skills
Ability to quality control own output
Effective project management skills
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong client focus
Ability to interact professionally within a client organization
Ability to prioritize work and define steps needed to achieve specified project outcomes
Ability to successfully manage assignments on time with high quality
Effective presentation skills
Ability and willingness to participate in the training and mentoring of other team members
Willingness to undertake continuous professional learning and development
Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork
Proficient use of English language

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