npsm ltd
is a successful medical communications company located in Switzerland. We implement clinical and marketing projects for international customers in the pharmaceutical industry.

nspm provides a complete medical writing service across a broad spectrum of therapeutic areas, with the experience and expertise of our highly qualified in-house medical writers. For our team, we are currently looking for a

SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree and higher education (PhD/MD) in medicine, natural or health sciences, or pharmacy
• Fluent written and spoken English
• At least two years editorial or medical writing experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Client oriented
• Effective communication skills
• Computer literacy (PowerPoint/Word)

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Writing and editing medical texts, including abstracts, publications and manuscripts
• Developing and editing medical communication tools, including slide presentations
• Organising scientific symposia and meetings

WE OFFER

• A stimulating job in a friendly and innovative environment
• An experienced and highly motivated international team
• Swiss salary with generous social benefits
• 6 weeks holiday

If you are interested in a challenging position and working in the heart of Switzerland, please send your CV by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

For further information, please call Dr. Ian Leighton at +41 41 377 53 41.

Applicants who apply to nspm directly (rather than via an employment agency) will receive a cash bonus if they are employed by nspm.

www.nspm.com

nspm ltd, Luzernerstrase 36, CH-6045 Meggen, Switzerland

Opportunities for experienced medical writers
Medical communications
Basel, London or Manchester

Are you an experienced medical writer seeking an exciting new opportunity within medical communications?

The Nucleus Group includes the medical communications agencies MediTech Media, Health Interactions and Articulate Science, and the medical publisher International Medical Press. We are an independent, global group of companies specializing in medical communications, with approximately 350 employees in 12 offices around the globe.

Due to continued growth, we have a number of exciting opportunities for experienced medical writers at all levels to join our dynamic and employee-focused organization. We are particularly proud of our strong scientific knowledge, quality of service and innovative approach to today’s challenges in medical communications. You will be part of a team delivering high-quality medical communication services to blue-chip pharmaceutical clients and international scientific societies across a number of different therapy areas.

What is it like to work at the Nucleus Group?

We work in a friendly and informal environment where employees feel challenged and can develop their skills, and where their contribution is recognized. You will have the opportunity to apply your in-depth scientific knowledge and strong editorial skills to a range of exciting and varied programmes. As a company we offer excellent opportunities to progress your career within the UK or by transferring to other offices around the globe.

To be successful, you will have a strong life sciences background to BSc, MSc or PhD level and at least 2 years’ experience within a medical communications agency or the pharmaceutical industry.

To find out more about these opportunities, please go to www.nucleusholdings.com or send a copy of your current curriculum vitae and covering letter to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Clinical Safety Manager / Scientist - SERM Pharmacovigilance
Weybridge - Surrey or Stockley Park - West London, South East England

This is an exciting opportunity to join GSK as a full-time Safety Manager primarily responsible for the continued safety assessment, evaluation and risk management of GSK products or product groups in clinical development and/or the post-marketing setting within the Safety Evaluation and Risk Management (SERM) group.

The Safety Manager ensures that adverse event and other safety information is efficiently evaluated and that safety reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner to meet global compliance and regulatory requirements, identify the need for product labelling updates and drive proactive implementation of risk management initiatives

In this role, you would be responsible for leading risk management activities, providing significant and proactive clinical safety input on crossfunctional teams and ensures that appropriate safety objectives and risk minimisation strategies are included in clinical development programs

The ideal candidate will:

• Function independently in crossfunctional teams, exhibit a proactive approach, and who is able to lead the safety group within the project teams, with influencing skills and personal strength and impact.
• Understand the big picture as well as having an eye for detail.
• Demonstrate initiative in solving problems, with the ability to manage tasks and projects and be able to prioritise and deliver within timelines.
• Be able to communicate at all levels within a matrix organisation.

In addition, you will play a pivotal role in the writing and creation of regulatory documents, such as PSURs, responses to regulatory enquiries and global core labelling. Working as part of a team, you’ll be given full support and training as well as the excellent package you can expect from GSK.

Basic qualifications required:

• Biomedical degree (or equivalent), or higher.

Preferred qualifications:

• Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance experience or other relevant experience such as project management within pharmaceutical industry, medical writing, regulatory affairs or clinical development experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Sound computer skills.
• Awareness of international pharmacovigilance requirements for example ICH. Vol 9 Notice to Applicants, and CIOMS initiatives.

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2010.

Please indicate which location (Weybridge or Stockley Park, West London) you are applying for.

To Apply:

Please apply online via GSK’s online application system by following the link below and searching for Req. ID 57074.

www.gsk.com/careers/uk-saa-jobsearch.htm

GSK is an equal opportunities employer and is proud to promote an open culture, encouraging people to be themselves and giving their ideas a chance to flourish. To enable GSK to meet its commitment as a two ticks employer please let us know if you have a disability.

QIAGEN is one of the world’s most successful biotech companies and has achieved outstanding growth in its industry. As a worldwide leading provider of innovative DNA, RNA, and protein purification technologies, and molecular testing solutions to the life science market and to diagnostic laboratories, we have consistently delivered impressive year-on-year revenue increases.

We are currently seeking for our Global Product Management Team in Hilden, Germany a

Technical and Marketing Writer (m/f)

Your responsibilities will be:

• Writing effective technical and compelling marketing literature
• Contributing actively to content of literature and online projects
• Coordinating preparation of materials during text and layout phases
• Communication with internal and external partners
• Playing an active role in the Global Product Management to implement corporate marketing strategies

Qualifications required:

• Native English speaker
• Molecular biology or similar experience
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ideally first writing experience

If working in this challenging interdisciplinary area appeals to you, you will find a highly motivated team at QIAGEN looking forward to your support!
Please send a full application, quoting the reference number JS-AQ-TMW-11/09-EM to the address below or to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

QIAGEN GmbH
Human Resources QIAGEN Strasse 1, 40724 Hilden, Germany. www.qiagen.com