4 February 2011                 Published weekly by Biotech Ink, LLCVol 4 No 3

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Open Jobs and Gigs
Medical Writer, Contract; Location Unspecified, Possible Telecommute
SAS Programmers; Austin, TX
Quality and Coordination Coordinator; San Francisco Bay Area, CA
 

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Open Jobs and Gigs for Medical Writers
 
Susan E Caldwell, PhDThe jobs listed in the Biotech Ink Insider weekly newsletter come to Susan Caldwell mostly by word-of-mouth and contact with hiring managers and recruiters. 

Because of the tough job market, the Insider now lists open jobs worldwide that are closely related to medical writing, or that have a strong writing role, regardless of their titles. Examples are biostatistician, director of clinical research, and other clinical research titles.

If you receive calls about staff or contract medical writing or related positions that you aren't interested in, please forward the job information to Susan Caldwell at caldwell@biotechink.com. We'd be delighted to publish such positions in the next issue of the Insider.

Medical Writer

Location Unspecified, Possible Telecommute

 

Job Description
 
 

Kelly Clinical Research is a leader in placing Clinical Research professionals all over the United States.  Kelly is currently looking for an experienced Medical Writer with extensive work with Clinical Study Reports, Protocol writing, and various other deliverables within the realm of Regulatory writing.  This is a 1-year contract, with the possibility of turning into a permanent opportunity working remotely.  Competitive pay and enhanced contract benefits are included. 

Contact


Interested candidates please forward resumes and contact information to wagnesa@kellyscientific.com.

SAS Programmers

Austin, TX

 

Job Description
 
  

Kelly Clinical Research is a leader in placing Clinical Research professionals all over the United States.  Kelly is currently looking for 4 SAS Programmers to work in Austin, TX for a contract ending at the beginning of September 2011.  Looking for someone with at least 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience working in a SAS Programmer role.  The position would require the right candidate to live within in the area for the duration of the contract.

 

Contact


Interested candidates please forward resumes and contact information to wagnesa@kellyscientific.com.

Quality and Coordination Coordinator

San Francisco Bay Area, CA

 

Job Description
 

On-site, W-2, 6 month+ contract

 

Within this role you will be responsible for various activities related to the preparation of periodic reports including coordination and quality control, ensuring that these reports/documents are in accordance with SOPs, regulatory requirements, and guidelines

 

Identify areas for process improvement, training needs and manage the change control of SOPs, supporting documents and forms for the Periodic Reporting Team.

 

Responsibilities
 

Ensure appropriate methods for checking periodic reports/associated documents (distribution documents, data requests) prepared by the Periodic Reporting Team are in place

 


Perform quality review of reports/associated documents in accordance with defined timelines


Complete the relevant Quality Review Checklist documenting the outcome of quality review


Discuss quality issues with relevant personnel as required o Work closely with members of the Periodic Reporting Team to identify areas where improvement in the quality of reports/associated documentation is required


Keep Periodic Reporting Team Manager informed of any issues on ongoing basis


Ensure appropriate document retention for each report produced


As part of ongoing process assessment, identify any process issues, perform root cause analysis, document issues and provide feedback to relevant parties


Request changes to Standard Operating Procedures/Supporting Documents/Model Documents and Forms if errors are discovered during the QC of reports


Identify training needs and work with relevant team members to ensure that appropriate training is provided to address these needs


Maintain in depth knowledge of relevant SOPs, regulatory requirements and other applicable documents


Ensure compliance with relevant SOPs


Maintain awareness of Company and Company drugs and knowledge of therapeutic areas


Coordinates the preparation, publication and distribution of assigned Periodic reports


Requests data from external departments (PDC, PDS, PDR, PB) /licensees required for the preparation of Periodic Reports


Coordinates the review and approval of each report

 
Ensures that PDR Submissions Group (RSG) are aware of all target dates for publishing


Liaises with PDR Dispatch group for Printing and Distribution of PSURs ensuring that they have all relevant documentation to dispatch PSURs on time


Tracks progress of key activities in the production of assigned reports against milestone dates.

 

Requirements
 

Excellent time management with proven ability to co-ordinate multiple assignments to tight deadlines


Flexible, Able to interact well within a team setting


Excellent attention to detail is essential


Proven experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control


Previous experience in the use of a document management system (ideally Documentum) would be an advantage


Knowledge of medical terminology an advantage


Knowledge of drug safety regulatory obligations an advantage


Computer literacy essential


Fluent in English Ability to work within a Global Team


Proven good communication skills with an international perspective


Ability to acquire knowledge in different disease and therapeutic areas


Proactive approach to work

Able to evaluate data and draw conclusions independently

 

Contact

 
Please email Lindsey Summers at lsummers@ascentsg.com, or call at 303-694-5482.

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