Communications Consultant

Oxford PharmaGenesis; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Disability Confident CommittedEmployer

Job summary

Oxford PharmaGenesis in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Communications Consultant to lead publications on a high-profile diabetes and obesity account. You will deliver manuscripts and congress materials and ensure high-quality scientific outputs.

The ideal candidate holds a life sciences PhD, has extensive publications experience, can mentor junior writers, and thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. Part-time options may be considered, with a minimum of 4 days per week.

Qualifications

• PhD in life sciences.
• Extensive publications programme experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong client relationships and scientific partnership.
• Experience mentoring Medical Writers.
• Experience in diabetes and obesity communications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-priority publications, including manuscripts.
• Prepare congress presentations and other deliverables.
• Train, mentor and manage less-experienced Medical Writers.
• Partner with clients and internal teams to meet scientific objectives.

Skills

Publications management

Scientific communication

Editorial feedback

Mentoring

Diabetes/Obesity

Project coordination

Education

Life sciences PhD

Job description

Are you an experienced publications professional looking for a leading Communications Consultant role on a high-profile account? Join one of our busy teams at Oxford PharmaGenesis in our Oxfordshire office and support the delivery of impactful diabetes and obesity scientific communications.

This is the perfect role if you have extensive publications experience and are looking for a key role on a fast-paced account. The role will focus on delivering high-priority publications, including manuscripts and congress presentations, in a dynamic account environment. Experience in diabetes and obesity is advantageous.

We are looking for a talented Communications Consultant who:

• has a science PhD, preferably in life sciences
• has extensive experience delivering publications programmes, including manuscripts and congress deliverables
• can ensure high-quality deliverables, manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• builds strong client relationships and acts as a trusted scientific partner
• effectively partners with clients and internal teams to deliver projects that meet scientific and strategic objectives
• can train, mentor and manage less-experienced Medical Writers, ensuring that the quality of their work reaches the highest standards. Can provide expert scientific and editorial feedback on writing to other colleagues
• has experience in diabetes and obesity communications, or an interest in these therapy areas.

If you are passionate about delivering impactful scientific publications, and have relevant skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. We welcome part-time applications; ideally, you would be available to work a minimum of 4 days per week.

What if you could make a real difference to the lives of patients?

We are an independent HealthScience consultancy, working with global healthcare organizations and pharmaceutical companies to help healthcare professionals make better decisions for patients.

What if you could grow and achieve more than you dreamt possible?

We value eternal curiosity and provide exceptional learning opportunities to enable you to flourish.

What if you worked with over 500 exceptionally talented colleagues?

We bring out the best in each other by empowering and supporting each other in a truly inclusive environment.

What if your employer was socially responsible?

We are committed to offering matched charitable fundraising, and to supporting charities that are working towards the betterment of health, society and/or people. We supported more than 40 good causes last year.

What if you joined Oxford PharmaGenesis?

At Oxford PharmaGenesis, we believe that our connection to each other is one of our key strengths, and rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid working approach. Bringing colleagues together in person up to 3 days per week helps us to build and strengthen relationships and collaborate on important work.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. This is a UK government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. If you would like to find out more about the initiative, please visit this link: Disability Confident employer scheme.