Early Talent- Medical Associate

ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship programme

Career development support

Job summary

ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY is seeking a Medical Associate (Early Talent) for a two-year rotation starting September 2027. The role is based in Maidenhead with flexibility for in-field rotations and cross-functional exposure to Therapeutics, Regulatory and Commercial teams.

You will work on immunology, oncology, neuroscience and other areas of unmet need, gaining mentorship and broad clinical insight within a global biopharmaceutical context.

Qualifications

• Progression through a two-year rotation in medical early talent.
• Degree or equivalent with core scientific medical knowledge.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence by September 2027 start date.
• Flexibility regarding location for in-field rotation.

Responsibilities

• Rotational experience across key medical areas.
• Mentorship and buddy support throughout the programme.
• Collaboration with Therapeutics, Commercial, and Regulatory teams.
• Direct contact with external healthcare providers.

Skills

Curiosity

Adaptability

Growth mindset

Creativity

Innovative ideas

Strong communication

Teamwork

Challenge the status quo

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Leadership potential

Driving licence (UK)

Location flexibility

Education

STEM degree or equivalent experience

Job description

• Role: Medical Associate (Early Talent)
• Contract: 2 years
• Office- Maidenhead (and various flexibility required)
• Start date: September 2027

Join our clients R&D Medical Early Talent Programme

Are you an ambitious early career professional ready to make a difference? Our client's Medical Early Talent programme offers a two-year rotation across a range of areas.

What makes this programme unique

• You will be part of our clients Therapeutics business focused across immunology, oncology, neuroscience and other areas of unmet need.
• You will experience opportunities both within the head-office teams and out in the field.
• You will have direct contact with external healthcare providers as part of your work.
• You will be assigned a dedicated mentor and buddy to support you on your journey.
• You will be part of a collaborative, high-performing team, making a real impact on patients' lives and gaining exposure to a wide range of medical functions and will work alongside other areas of the business such as Commercial and Regulatory.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for graduates with a passion for healthcare or life sciences and excited to be part of the future within our global organisation.

• Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset
• Creativity and innovative ideas
• Strong communication, teamwork skills and able to challenge the status quo
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Strong attention to detail
• Leadership potential
• A degree (STEM subject) or equivalent experience where you can demonstrate core scientific medical knowledge
• Must hold a full UK driving licence by the start of the programme in September 2027
• Please note that flexibility regarding location may be required as part of in-field medical rotation programme

What you'll gain

• Rotational experience across key medical areas
• Mentorship and career development support
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A chance to shape your future in a global biopharmaceutical company