Quotient Sciences
Trainee Medical Writer
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Quotient Sciences: Molecule to Cure. Fast.
Quotient Sciences is a leading drug development and manufacturing accelerator, helping biotech and pharma companies bring new medicines to patients faster. With over 35 years of experience and a track record of success, we provide Drug Product (CDMO) and Clinical (CRO) services across the entire development pathway, including formulation development, clinical pharmacology, clinical trials, and commercial product manufacturing.
Our proprietary and disruptive platform – “Translational Pharmaceutics®” – integrates Drug Product Manufacturing and Clinical Testing to eliminate silos in the drug development process. This in turn reduces costs, improves outcomes, and significantly accelerates drug development times.
Why Join Us
Because every day counts when bringing new medicines to patients. Our 1,000+ experts across the US, UK, and beyond are united by science, agility, and a culture that turns ideas into impact—fast.
The Role
We have an excellent opportunity for a Trainee Medical Writer to join our Medical Writing department, based in Edinburgh. You will be involved in the challenging environment of early phase clinical research and be trained in the many different aspects of medical writing.
Data Sciences at Quotient Sciences comprises six departments (including Medical Writing) and over 100 staff and provides an expert service in the data management, analysis and medical writing of early phase clinical studies.
Working as part of the team, you will be responsible for:
- Writing the study protocol (study design, objectives, methodology, etc.) before commencement of the clinical study
- Writing the Clinical Study Report (study results, interpretation, conclusions, etc.) after completion of the clinical phase of the study and the availability of statistical results.
- QC of study protocols and Clinical Study Reports
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The role also involves working closely with other staff in our Medical Writing department and the Project Statistician, Pharmacokinetist, Programmer, Medic, Project Manager and Quality Assurance staff.
Full training will be provided in medical writing processes and techniques. Dependent on your development, our career pathway allows you to expand your skills over time, take ownership of medical writing activities within Data Sciences project teams, and progress into more senior roles.
The Candidate
The Successful Candidate Will Have
- A degree with a strong scientific focus
- The ability to summarise/interpret data
- A strong interest in developing a career in Medical Writing
Desirable Skills And Experience
- Some prior experience working on Phase I-IV clinical trials (e.g. pharmacovigilance, monitoring, regulatory, knowledge of GCP, etc.),
- Experience in medical communications and/or pre-clinical report writing (e.g. toxicology reports, GLP, etc.) would be an advantage.
- Scientific qualifications such as an MSc or PhD would also be helpful.
- Candidates with previous regulatory medical writing experience will be considered for a more senior role.
Other Essential Skills And Experience Required Are
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills including Word and Excel
- Good organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining quality standards
- Attention to detail and the ability to multitask
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Eligibility to Work in the UK
Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system. If you require sponsorship, we will be unable to progress your application or make an offer of employment.
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As this is a permanent role, we are also unable to accept applications from candidates on a Graduate Visa.
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Application Requirements
When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organization you must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA. If you indicate you are under the age of 18 or have been debarred then your application will be automatically declined.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient workforce and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organization. As a global employer, we recognize the value in having an organization that is a true reflection and representation of our society today.
Specifically we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
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