http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobsNew Scientist Jobshttp://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/health-and-safety-advisor-north-west-north-east-200645387.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 14:38:16 +0000195387Health and Safety Advisor Up to: £27000 Our client is a public sector organisation in the North East. They are seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to promote a positive health and safety environment and provide working health & safety legislative support to all relevant managers assisting them to comply with their legal health & safety obligations. Key Responsibilities - Formulate and develop health and safety policies for new and existing processes - Advise and assist with the compilation of operational risk assessments. - Carry out health and safety inspections, and produce reports identifying areas of weakness and risk assessments. - Conduct fire risk assessments on all premises and produce reports. - Ensure that all contractors and suppliers comply with health and safety legislation and procedures in order to protect the organisation from harm or loss. To be considered for this role you will need to be a need to be an experienced Health and Safety professional. A background in the public sector would be an advantage. You will need a minimum of NEBOSH certificate and a recognised certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Assessments This role will include travel between regional offices in the North West. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/cdm-co-ordinator-south-yorkshire-200645363.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 14:25:24 +0000195316Job Title: CDM Co-ordinator Salary: £25000 to £27000 Job Type: Permanent Region: Northern England Description Our client is seeking a fully qualified client focused CDM Co-ordinator to join their dynamic building consultancy based in the North of England To be considered for this role you will need to be an experienced senior professional with construction related qualifications and a minimum of APS. The role includes the opportunity to manage a team within the organisation so leadership and good communication skills at all levels are essential. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/senior-medical-advisor-new-opportunity-in-the-south-east-united-kingdom-200643777.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 11:47:38 +0000192128The Senior Medical Advisor will be leading the medical support for the brand, contributing to the development of promotional material, providing input into the development of the trials, being responsible for their design and selection whilst also developing the KOL relationships. If you are interested in this Senior Medical Advisor position and are GMC registered with previous experience within the pharmaceutical industry, call Antony of NonStop Pharma Recruitment on 0207 940 2105, or alternatively send an email to a.lambrou@nonstop-pharma.com stating your interest in the Senior Medical Advisor position http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/energy-infrastructure-consultants-london-consulting-central-london-west-end-200643652.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 10:54:53 +0000191935Energy & Infrastructure Consultants - Infrastructure Analysis team Our client is a leading economics advisory & consultancy firm specializing in the utilities arena that include water, electricity, gas, renewables and carbon. They have offices in the UK, China, Australia and the Middle East and are considering opening more. Due to the continued success of the Infrastructure analysis team they are looking for an additional senior consultant to join the team. An understanding of the international energy & carbon markets is desirable and you will have a minimum 5 years experience in a utilities sector such as energy & international power. Amongst duties, you would also be expected to generate business opportunities in both the private and public sectors and then after successful proposal writing and conducting site/client visits, lead that particular project. Additional duties include marketing, establishing relationships with potential partner firms, speaking at conferences and building a network of associates all over the world. They are looking for individuals with 1st class communication skills, a strong intellect, commercial awareness and a proven track record that complements this and also people who enjoy solving problems. You are likely to have an economics or finance degree ( or equivalent) background and profession. What is most important is your analytical and business development ability. This is an excellent opportunity for a role which varied in form and challenging. The right candidate will be joining a fast moving commercial and intellectual organization and will gain wider experience & contacts in the international energy and utility sectors. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/principal-consultant-to-vice-president-london-energy-utilities-central-london-west-end-200643615.htmThu, 19 Nov 2009 10:26:14 +0000191884Principal consultant or Vice President- Energy & utilities- London Our client, a leading worldwide Management Consultancy practice is looking for very experienced management consultant to join their Energy and Utilities team in Central London due to continued growth. Specific experience in UK consulting or advisory within the energy/electricity and/or water utilities industries is required. You will be expected to generate business sales in line with your level of experience and provide industry business knowledge & detailed subject matter expertise to teams delivering on projects. Additional requirements: •Demonstrable track record in winning consultancy business & delivering performance improvement projects in the energy and/or utilities sector ( strong focus on water as well) •Electricity & other utility retail business knowledge and experience. •Valuable network of contacts within this sector. •Experience in building credible senior management & board level relationships. •Full rights to work in the UK This company offers excellent & unrivalled meritocratic career development. Salary is competitive plus excellent benefits. This is an exciting time to working within the energy & utilities sectors and specifically with this company as they are working with the top utility & oil & gas companies in the UK http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/senior-scientific-coordinator-pa-east-anglia-cambridge-200642900.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 17:06:11 +0000189995Senior Scientific Coordinator PA East Anglia Please Note: This is a fixed-term post from between 6 - 12 Months. A fantastic opportunity is now available for Senior Scientific Coordinator/Personal Assistant within a scientific research centre in East Anglia. I am on the lookout for a Scientific Coordinator with hands on working experience within either an Academic or a Scientific Research facility. The successful candidate will be the kingpin in coordinating efforts and providing support for the running of major scientific research collaborations. The ideal applicant will have previous experience of working within the scientific community ie: writing scientific/project reports, scientific administration and or committee work. To succeed in this post it is essential that you have good computer literacy skills including word processing, Access and Excel, along with the ability to meet tight deadlines. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please call Kieron Mc Daid on 0121 616 3462 Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/quality-assurance-and-regulatory-affairs-manager-united-kingdom-200642672.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 13:54:37 +0000189709Manager required for a leading diagnostics / medical device company. This is a 12 month fixed term contract position. The responsibilities of this role are: - to provide effective leadership and management to the site Quality & Regulatory Affairs teams and their activities. - to ensure that Quality Systems are in compliance with regulations and are operating to assure quality in all products and services released to market. - to ensure that both our client and their products are compliant with all relevant regulatory requirements. The key skills required are as follows: - Extensive experience in managing a large team. - Experience with audits, FDA, MHRA - Experience in dealing with product recalls - Experience in product transfers, affecting validation & regulatory - Extensive experience in Quality Assurance in this sector (Medical devices/diagnostic) or similar To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/senior-reach-registration-officer-manchester-greater-manchester-200641660.htmTue, 17 Nov 2009 13:11:55 +0000187588REACH SPECIALIST - REGULATORY AFFAIRS - NORTH WEST, CHESHIRE, LIVERPOOL, MANCHESTER. Our client is an established and global consultancy with strong market presence both in the UK and the USA. They offer an international service for product registration, regulatory issues and toxicology. With exposure to both REACH, BIOCIDE, PESTICIDE in both Agrochemicals and Chemical industry. Quite simply, this client works with biotechnology, nanotech medical devices and chemical companies to reduce costs on product registration and offer expert advice. As a REACH Consultant, you will offer expert advice in this area compiling dossiers for product registrations across the board. You will part take in training staff (both internally and externally). Conduct webinars, writing in forums. REACH expert and REACH contact for the company. Chemical Safety Reports (CSR), Safety Data Sheets (DSD/DPD, REACH, NOHSC, WHIMS, IATA, IMDG, ADR), Risk Assessment, GHS, EU regulations (REACH), Japanese regulations, Australian regulations, Canadian regulations, Swiss regulations. REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE Our client is looking for a candidate who is an expert within REACH regulation. This will need involve comprehensive experience within the chemical industry. Experience in REACH and product registrations Registrations in Asia pacific markets (Japan, China, Korea) - DESIRABLE, NOT ESSENTIAL. Experience in EU Product registrations - ESSENTIAL. For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact the Senior Consultant Abid Kanji on 0207 940 2108 or email him at reach@nonstop-recruitment.com http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/head-of-business-development-aldermaston-awe-berkshire-200640634.htmTue, 17 Nov 2009 10:58:47 +0000187287Head of Business Development Highly competitive rewards package Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire Summary of the role To lead the strategic activity to evolve and optimise the utilisation and potential of the skills and capabilities that are maintained to enable AWE to undertake its primary purpose. Key Accountabilities • To generate new opportunities to make best possible use of AWE’s capabilities by developing and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders in Industry, Academia and Government • Provide leadership to the integration activity to enable the creation of potential solutions to be marketed either proactively or as a response to a customer need • Identify appropriate marketplace for AWE integrated solutions • Achieve income generation from appropriate customers • Senior Customer Relationship Management activity – maintaining strong and positive relationships with all key customers generated Knowledge, Qualifications, Experience & Skills • Technical knowledge to enable a full understanding and analysis of AWE capabilities is essential • No formal qualifications necessary, however candidates will be expected to demonstrate their ability to fully understand AWE existing and emerging capabilities and to market technical solutions. Therefore an Engineering or Scientific degree would be highly desirable. • Ideally candidates will be able to demonstrate their own experience in a similar role where they have led the creation of a Business Development function in an organisation where it has been successfully achieved; or at least considerable experience in a similar Business Development role operationally • Leading business development activities and relationships within Industry, Academia and Government • Developing strategic markets for a complex technical solution • Leading the identification and integration of technical solutions • Leading business development activities creating multi £M revenue streams • Creation of strategic partnerships to deliver collaborative solutions to deliver to the market place • Analysing organisations’ capabilities to identify strengths and opportunities for business development • Providing leadership to encourage the creation of appropriate solutions from specialists outside of their own technical background or work environment • Matrix management experience as part of a business development function • Providing leadership within a matrix management environment • Customer relationship management • Able to understand and analyse a broad range of technology issues to identify relevant opportunities • Capable of generating credibility for self, function and the company with senior representatives from any collaborative partner organisations • Able to establish AWE as leaders in the market places we become part of • Analysing market conditions and identifying opportunities Special Requirements • Operating with significant discretion when dealing with commercial in confidence activities and information • Activities may require overnight stays within the UK where appropriate • Occasional travel overseas may be required About The Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Tasked with maintaining the UK’s nuclear deterrent, the Atomic Weapons Establishment is unlike any other organisation. As one of the nation’s largest high technology research and development facilities, our scientific and engineering expertise is second-to-none. And the same exacting standards apply to everything we do. Benefits Join our team and on top of continually developing your abilities, you'll receive a superb benefits package. One that includes 28 days' holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays, a final salary pension scheme and relocation assistance where necessary. To Apply To find out more about AWE, this vacancy and to apply, simply click on the apply link below and this will take you through to our dedicated recruitment website. On all applications please state on which website you initially saw this vacancy advertised. Please note that previous applicants need not apply. AWE welcomes applications from women and men, regardless of disability, sexuality, racial or ethnic origin, age or responsibility for dependants. The normal contractual retirement age at AWE is 65. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post. Because of the nature of the work associated with this post, it is subject to special nationality rules and is open only to candidates who are eligible to live and work in the UK. All selected candidates will be required to undergo security clearance. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/scientific-administrator-pa-research-east-anglia-cambridgeshire-200640997.htmMon, 16 Nov 2009 18:28:58 +0000185821Scientific Administrator PA Research East Anglia Please Note: This is a fixed-term maternity cover post from between 6 - 12 Months. A fantastic opportunity is now available for Scientific Administrator/Personal Assistant within a scientific research centre in East Anglia. I am on the lookout for a Senior Assistant with hands on working experience within the scientific sector (either within Academia or for a Scientific Research Institute). If successful, you will be the kingpin in coordinating efforts and providing support for the running of major scientific research collaborations. Joining key personnel at all levels, you will help ensure the appropriate channelling of information on all policies and activities within the organisation. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working within the scientific community, preferably within a Research Institute or in a Academic environment. To succeed in this role, it is essential that you have a strong understanding of scientific management and their policies, alongside proven influencing and negotiating skills. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please call Kieron Mc Daid on 0121 616 3462 Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/qualified-person-united-kingdom-200640710.htmMon, 16 Nov 2009 15:34:15 +0000185540Qualified Person required for a leading pharmaceutical company. You will be responsible for certifying Investigational Medicinal Products according to Directive 2001/20/EC. The successful candidate will be responsible for: - reviewing and approving investigational clinical trial materials, manufacturing, packaging batch records and test results prior to the release of the materials. - resolving issues relating to manufacturing, packaging and testing of all investigational materials. - ensuring Investigational Medicinal Products meet regulatory requirements. It is essential that candidates are accepted by UK Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority as a Qualified Person. You should also have excellent working knowledge of GMP; excellent communication skills; and a demonstrated ability to work with people at all levels. To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/client-services-director-cheshire-medical-communications-agency-cheshire-200640665.htmMon, 16 Nov 2009 15:08:45 +0000185494Our client, a world-leading full-service medical communications agency in Cheshire, has a superb opportunity for a Client Services Director with high-level strategic skills and business development experience and a strong focus on the needs of clients. The Client Services Director role will be to provide commercially focused leadership, emphasising excellence in client service and account handling, to drive the growth of the business. The role: • Responsibilities will include effective line management and leadership, ensuring high quality selection, training and development. • Contribute actively to the day-to-day management of the business. • Prepare account forecasts, annual business and resource forecasts and marketing plans. • Develop the client service function including offering clients strategic insight and class-leading financial management of projects. • Generate new clients and become an expert in the needs of those clients while securing profitable business and long-term relationships. Education and experience: • Education to Graduate level • Strong leadership experience • Enthusiastic people manager • Proven experience of developing and delivering services in accord with business strategy • Excellent understanding of the market and industry from an international perspective • Experience in interpreting the needs of clients and providing support • Demonstrable experience in achieving financial objectives • A thorough understanding of the full range of medical communications outputs is desirable as is pharmaceutical industry experience. Interested? Please call Robert Wilson at Executech on 01202 419 800 in confidence for more details on this superb opportunity or email robert.wilson@executech.co.uk. Executech are leaders in medical communications for writers and account staff – please contact us for further discussions. Our excellent confidential service will keep you informed of suitable opportunities by email, mobile or telephone. Contact Executech for more details: Robert Wilson Executech Healthcare Communications Specialists 0044 (0) 1202 419 800 / Call Robert out of hours on 07958 682248 robert.wilson@executech.co.uk www.executech.co.uk Key words: Senior Account Director, Client Services Director, Business Development, Medical Communications, Medical Education, Medcoms, Cheshire. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/client-services-director-buckinghamshire-medical-communications-agency-south-east-200640642.htmMon, 16 Nov 2009 14:53:51 +0000185463International medical communications company in Buckinghamshire has a fantastic opportunity for a Client Services Director with agency and client experience to join them. The successful candidate for this position will be part of the management team and will bring on board leadership and the ability to direct the business. The role: Lead a multi-disciplinary team (account managers, event managers and writers) to deliver an industry leading service across a range of client accounts Deliver against strategic objectives for each client account Provide leadership to the team in delivering each client project, setting goals, service standards, timeframes and communication expectations Manage and coordinate all resources within the team Seek and get pitch opportunities; lead and coordinate the internal team to win business through pitches Excellent understanding of each therapy area to ensure optimal commercial and strategic input to each project Provide external expertise in the therapeutic area to the client and build strong partnerships with clients Education and previous experience: Science degree minimum Pharmaceutical experience as a senior marketer with experience of managing KOLs, teams and product launches Medical communications agency experience at account director level, senior account director or client services director Excellent communication skills and ability to develop strong relationships with clients and KOLs Leadership and management skills Enthusiasm and willingness to be part of a fast growing organisation Executech are expert in Healthcare Communication Recruitment for Medical Education, Healthcare PR, and Healthcare Advertising plus Pharmaceutical Marketing and Clinical Research Recruitment. To apply and for an informal discussion about this role please contact Robert Wilson now on 01202 419 800 or email robert.wilson@executech.co.uk Key words: Senior Account Director, Client Services Director, Medical Communications, Medical Education, Healthcare Communications Agency, South East UK, Buckinghamshire, Home Counties http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/measurement-instrumentation-operations-manager-warrington-200639739.htmFri, 13 Nov 2009 17:49:35 +0000182640Do you have a background in Measurement and Instrumentation? Have you worked in oil, gas, energy or chemical markets? Do you have a strong Business Development background and are you a proven good people manager? In this role you will have responsibility for the operations of a the measurement & instrumentation business that covers OFGEM services. Some of the main duties will include; • Working with the rest of the management team to help identify and develop business opportunities, and maintain an existing customer portfolio, whilst developing new business relationships. • Appraise, coach, counsel and develop direct reports, ensuring each individual has a set of objectives. • Overall responsibility for the delivery of M&I revenue and profitability. • Ensure objectives are met through effective business planning. • Develop workforce plan to ensure the recruitment and retention of appropriately skilled and competent staff and succession planning is implemented. • Develop and maintain a lean and accountable regional structure that encourages employees to take ownership of business goals at appropriate levels. • To control CAPEX in line with the strategic plan for the business and to ensure financial targets are met. The role will involve 50% travel to other offices. You will report to the Head of Business Services. The client is a global services organisation for oil, gas and chemical industries and they are experiencing a massive period of growth, and as a company they focus on integrity, quality, safety and staff well being. In return you can expect a salary of between £35,000-£50,000 with a 20% bonus, car allowance and career potential up to Senior Management and Directorship. This is an urgent vacancy and all applications will be responded to. Apply online now Specialist Solutions UK is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Specialist Solutions UK is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/phase-ii-iii-sales-account-executive-maidenhead-200638555.htmThu, 12 Nov 2009 16:06:45 +0000180528At Covance, your imagination, your dedication, and your drive to find solutions to challenging projects begin on your very first day. Covance is one of the world’s largest and most respected contract research organizations. Our clients are a Who’s Who of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. If you’re looking for a diverse and stimulating work environment, you'll find it at Covance. Phase II / III Sales Account Executive In support of our Clinical Development Services group, we are currently recruiting for 2 Account Executives to sell our Phase II / III Clinical Development Services. The second of these positions is for a well-tenured Business Development Executive to manage one of our top European accounts. Candidates with relevant experience will be told followign application whcih role they woudl be considered for. These positions offer flexibility over working location. Typical duties will include: • Selling multiple services to assigned accounts. • Designing and executing customer account plans • Establishing and nurturing client relationships • Setting and managing customer expectations • Recognising and communicating opportunities for other business units • Collaborating with company wide resources to achieve superior client satisfaction • Achieving assigned sales targets • Reviewing and qualifying all sales leads and filters them to appropriate sales rep. • Reviewing external resources (e.g. industry publications) for leads • Reviewing internal sources for leads • Providing sales coverage for all sales reps during vacations or openings. Experience: Must possess strong oral and written communication skills. • Must possess strong interpersonal skills. • Incumbent must be able to travel to both U.S. and internationally. • Proficiency with personal computers and related software • Must have or be eligible for a valid passport and driver's license • Must have a minimum of 3 years sales (6 years minimum for the Senior Account Executive role) and or operational experience preferably in a clinical trial and / or pharmaceutical sales, or sales in the healthcare services sector. • Proficient in Excel • Proficient in Access or other Database programs. Education: Typically a degree required, preferably in a Life Sciences At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/senior-health-economist-london-london-200633877.htmSat, 07 Nov 2009 18:42:28 +0000172755Senior Health Economist - London Senior Health Economist with previous experience of dealing with clinical trials is required to join this progressive public healthcare organisation. Ideal candidates will be expected to have at least 4 years experience of clinical trials, with further project/programme management experience. The role will involve outlining and conducting outcomes projects for NHS Trusts or healthcare industry including economic models, epidemiological and prospective health economic studies. You will be able to develop and validate health outcomes endpoints for integration in pivotal clinical studies or observational studies as well as design and develop patient related outcomes studies (stand alone or as part of clinical research). To apply for this role to find out more about alternative positions with Health Economics please call Tom Walton on 0121 616 3467 Key Words - Health economics, heor, clinical trials, outcomes research. Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/business-development-director-south-east-south-east-200633445.htmFri, 06 Nov 2009 16:07:25 +0000171630Business Development Director - South East Our Client a Leading Clinical Research Organisation are now looking for an experience Business Development Director. You will have a proven track record and have the ability to work under demanding timelines. You will be a flexible and Adaptable individual, keen to take on a new challenge. Key Responsiblities Generate annual sales per target objective in support of corporate budget * Recruit new corporate clients to generate new business opportunities * Develop and conduct client presentations to attract new business and support overall corporate positioning * Organize and lead internal operations teams to develop and finalize client proposals * Research and develop marketing plans, including overall strategic and tactical directives, for assigned client companies *Support marketing activities to include sales tool development, contact management, and supporting trade/scientific shows and mailings Requirements: *Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent), preferably in science or business; MBA or other graduate degree is preferred * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to influence, convince and persuade * Strong customer service orientation * Good computer skills with excellent knowledge of spreadsheets * Demonstrated previous business success in CRO business development * Ability to facilitate and lead team activities related to new business opportunities * Effective organizational skills KEY WORDS: CRO Business Development Manager Director Contracts Bid Defence BD We are dedicated to the clinical research industry, offering candidates a unique service including our free \"Pipeline Watch\" career advisory consultation. To find out more call us on 0118 9594990 or email apply@clinicalprofessionals.co.uk http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/senior-publications-manager-south-east-200633444.htmFri, 06 Nov 2009 16:07:19 +0000171629This Leading Medical Communications Agency partners with the Pharmaceutical industry to educate the Global Healthcare Community. This is a great opportunity for someone working in Medical Communication in particular Publishing, looking for that next step. This role will allow a publications account manager to move up the ladder into a Senior Publications Manager role where your role will broaden. You will be taking on the following responsibilities: *Responsible for preparing high-quality, medically accurate documents *Developing and driving strategic publication plans *Taking a lead in Client Management *Developing and driving strategic publication plans *Involvement in new Business Development *Coaching/Training junior staff The successful candidate will have: *Leadership Qualities Drive and Ambition Proven experience in Medical Communications Agency or Pharmaceutical Company PhD in Life sciences or relevant work experience plus a bioscience degree Exceptional Attention to Detail Key Words: Medical Communications, Publisher, Account Manager, Business Development, Editor, Medical Documents, South East, London, medical affairs, medical comms, medical information, medical info, medical writing, senior publications manager, med info, med communications, med comms, clinical trials, clinical research, medical research, physician, research nurse, senior physician, senior manager, senior management, publications management, We are dedicated to the clinical research industry, offering candidates a unique service including our free \"Pipeline Watch\" career advisory consultation. To find out more call us on 0118 9594990 or email apply@clinicalprofessionals.co.uk http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/associate-director-qualitative-market-research-healthcare-london-200632988.htmFri, 06 Nov 2009 12:55:10 +0000170932Associate Director - Qualitative Market Research (Healthcare) - London Exciting and challenging Senior level opportunities exist within one of the UK's largest Market Research organisations for Qualitative Healthcare specialists to join its innovative London hub. This is the chance for a Qualitative specialist with a distinguished track record in ethical / prescribed Pharmaceutical Market Research to join a cutting edge organisation which prides itself on the highest quality research. If you want to take your skills and experience and use them in a progressive environment this could be the opportunity for you to make your mark on one of the industry's leading lights. Applicants will be able to demonstrate extensive experience of leading ad-hoc Qualitative market research projects, using key skills of original thinking and initiative to solve problem issues. As well as hands on Research Management you will be confident in generating business and new revenue streams, driving the business forward into new commercial opportunities. This is a company that will encourage you to develop your career in a direction that you decide, assisting employees to make the most of key specialism or niche knowledge base. Application will also be considered from candidates looking to take on an Associate Director grade position with the short-term aim of progressing into Research Director role. To apply for this role or to find out more about additional market research positions available through Paramount Recruitment, please call Tom Walton on 0121 616 3467. Market Research, healthcare, pharmaceutical, ad-hoc, qualitative, branding, associate director, research director, research manager Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/global-vp-sales-analytical-services-harrogate-200632418.htmThu, 05 Nov 2009 16:14:58 +0000169422A company with over a billion dollars turnover and a widespread global reach, Covance's ability to offer integrated drug development solutions is unsurpassed. Our employees are passionate about delivering excellent customer service and unfaltering science. If you are looking to re-energize your career, Covance is the place to be! We are presently seeking a Global VP of Sales for our Analytical Services business. Working from our Harrogate office, or the possibility to be part office/part home based, you will be responsible for both making approaches to potential new clients and developing business with existing contacts, with a view to securing new accounts and re-enforcing long-term, strategic partnerships. Your specific responsibilities will include: To manage sales and client service efforts of a $190 million multi-site scientific business, identifying new business opportunities and driving revenue growth toward achieving business objectives. Lead all sales and client service development activities for Global Analytical Services group including Bioanalytical Services (including Immunochemistry), Metabolism, Biotechnology (GMP), Pharmaceutical Chemistry (GMP) and Environmental Sciences. Assign resources as needed to meet company sales and client service goals and objectives. Develop strategies to assure company achieves its annual growth targets for Analytical Services Develop strategic business plans for acquiring new business opportunities and expanding existing accounts. Be responsible for all internal and external communications related to sales and service. Set all sales administration policy and direction regarding budgets, sales target, sales training, incentive compensation, and performance management. Initiate, plan and implement appropriate staff development programmes. Implement appropriate affirmative action, salary administration, and communication programmes within the department. The skills and educational/experience-related criteria associated with this position are as follows: Bachelors degree in marketing and/or scientific field, MBA beneficial. Typically a minimum of 15 years' experience in health care sales and marketing. Experience in drug research, testing, and development in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry a plus. Proven sales/sales management track record. Proven success in development of business segment plans and competitive positioning strategies. Skilled in giving presentations and leading meetings. Skilled time management, planning and budgeting. Skilled in business plan development and market segmentation analysis. Additional factors to consider: You will need to possess the flexibility to travel (throughout weekends also), as required. You will need the ability to attend domestic and international technical conferences/exhibits, and entertain clients after regular business hours, as sometimes required. If the above detail sounds of interest and you have the skills to carry out this role, this could be the position for you! At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us.