Regulatory Affairs - Associate Consultant (Full time)

Scendea is seeking an Associate Consultant to join our team in a full-time, office-based position, at our UK office in Bishop’s Stortford.

Scendea is a leading product development and regulatory consulting practice serving the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. Our international team offer strategic and operational support to guide medicinal and therapeutic products from early development to marketing approval.

This exciting opportunity is an entry level position, ideal for someone wanting to start their career in medical/scientific writing and regulatory consulting. At Scendea, we provide the training and guidance to enable you to deliver high quality technical regulatory advice and product development strategies to our global clients whilst also supporting your professional growth within a highly professional, internationally recognised team.

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 Scendea 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 timeframe.
• Good organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent writing skills – you will be expected to summarise complex scientific data, thus facilitating the review of such data by external parties.
• Well-developed verbal communication and presentation skills.
• 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 drug development and medical/regulatory affairs would be very favourably reviewed.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel for short periods, sometimes at short notice, within the UK or internationally.
• A clear ambition to progress your career in medical/scientific writing and regulatory consulting.
• Commercial experience is not a prerequisite for this position.

Our offer:
• A competitive salary
• Annual performance related bonus.
• 5% company contribution to pension
• Life Assurance Scheme (4x Base Salary)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• 26 days Holiday plus Birthday and Work Anniversary.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Ownership Trust
• Private Health Care (From Sept 2022)
• 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 of 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.
Closing Date for Applications 6th May 2022
Desired Start Date - ASAP

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
In order to apply for this position please send a detailed cover letter and CV to Stuart Hunter at stuart.hunter@scendea.com
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