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Head of Scientific Writing

Employer
Thornshaw Recruitment
Location
Dublin (City), Leinster (IE)
Salary
Negotiable
Start date
22 Nov 2021
Closing date
16 Dec 2021

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Discipline
Medical Communications, Medical Writing, R & D , Scientific
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Management

Job Details

My client, a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry are currently recruiting for a Head of Scientific Writing.  The role will be based in Dublin and they will have a hybrid approach to office/remote working.

As the Head of Scientific Writing, you will lead a multi-franchise Scientific Writing team. This will involve leading strategic and operational planning for Scientific Writing, oversight on budget and resource allocation and driving any key strategic writing initiatives. It can also entail driving engagement with new clients / growth opportunities and building knowledge / functional competency within Scientific Writing. As Head of Scientific Writing, you will drive process excellence, productivity and quality metrics in Scientific Writing services and encourage operational and functional excellence through outstanding people management.

Your responsibilities:

  • Provide operational / functional leadership to cross franchise teams and associated services to effectively deliver in a global and multicultural environment. Work closely with clients ensuring strong stakeholder management through high quality communication to customers and the CONEXTS Department leadership team as required.
  • Deployment of Scientific Writing and associated services resources, supporting multi-franchise, multi-geographical and global projects.
  • Manage resource and capacity building and allocation according to priorities and needs, ensuring deliverables are adequately supported. Also responsible for interaction with sourcing department to ensure selection of optimal global vendors essential to service delivery and continual optimization of vendor services.
  • Responsible for achieving global productivity targets for Scientific Writing. Implementing productivity and efficiency measures within the team to meet strategic imperatives, client feedback and productivity targets. Also driving any service development & optimization initiatives in Scientific Writing.
  • Responsible for the defined Scientific Writing revenue & P&L.
  • Represent Scientific Writing as a member of the group; cross-domain Extended Leadership Team.
  • Recruit and retain talent; coach and develop people; establish a team founded on innovation, high performance and trust. Provide coaching and mentoring for both associates within their team and other CONEXTS functions. 
  • Drive collaboration with Scientific Events & Medical Information teams, including Scientific Writing teams.
  • Ensure full compliance with GPP & internal SOPs and that the function is auditable at all times.

What you need to be successful:

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Science/Life Sciences/Healthcare or a combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
  • Ideally 10 years’ of Medical Communications / related experience. Excellent understanding of Scientific Writing, including GPP.
  • Ideally 4 years’ of people management experience required, and may include people management in a matrixed environment. Superior people management skills with demonstrated positive leadership, innovative, and collaborative behaviors.
  • Ability to mentor, coach associates, and to coordinate interactions across lines/functions. Quick action taker. Involves the right team members in the right situation at the right time.
  • Strong organizational, planning, resource and project management skills. As well as strong management, interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in an international environment.
  • Fluent written and oral English & excellent attention to detail.

 

 

A unique opportunity to join a world class company with exceptional remuneration package!

 

 

 

For full details/job spec and confidential discussion contact Tina directly by emailing your CV to tdunne@thornshaw.com or call +353 1 2784701.

Thornshaw Scientific is a division of the CPL Group www.thornshaw.com

Company

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Thornshaw Scientific Recruitment was first established in 1999 and since then has become a leader in Scientific recruitment.  In 2005 we partnered with Cpl Resources, one of Europe’s most successful recruitment companies.

Our wealth of experience in specialised recruitment allows us to offer the right solution to each employer, whatever their recruitment requirements.

Over the years we have developed strong relationships with our clients in the market and we pride ourselves on our repeat business from clients.

Our Industries

We are a global provider and have been providing a reputable recruitment service to the Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Clinical Research, Medical Device, Engineering and Healthcare industries for over 20 years. 

Our Specialities

Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Biostatistics, QC, Validation.

Our Mission

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For further details on our services contact Tina at +353 1 2784701 or email tdunne@thornshaw.com

 

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