About this role
Job title: Scientific Specialist, Medical Communications - 6 month maternity leave
About this Role
Parexel is looking for a Scientific Specialist for our Medical Communications department. This is a 6 months maternity cover (possible extension) starting in October.
The role requires a self-directed scientific communicator with strong technical expertise, capable of managing complex medical communications projects independently while maintaining high quality standards and stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas, client products, and project goals
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Produce high-quality scientific content across all communication formats through rigorous research, writing, editing, and verification
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Own assigned projects/programs end-to-end, independently solving complex technical challenges with minimal oversight
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Ensure excellent project delivery within scope and deadlines
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Manage effective communication and collaboration with clients and external stakeholders (authors, opinion leaders) throughout project lifecycles
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Understand the organization's full range of services and operational processes
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Skills and Experience
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Very strong prior experience preferred in a similar role, preferably within a medical communications agency environment
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Ability to acquire and apply specialized therapy area knowledge
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Ability to interpret and organize scientific data
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Ability to understand and implement marketing messages
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Strong scientific writing competency
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Proofreading and copyediting skills
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Ability to quality control own output
Education
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Degree and Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Medicine (BSc, BA, PharmD, PhD, MD)
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