Job title
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Scientific Writing - Project Specialist
Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and
third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally
.Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by
making self-care as simple as it should be
. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.At the core of this mission is our
100 loved brands
, our
11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites
and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.
B Corp certified in multiple markets
, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com.
About The Job
Main responsibilities:
The Overall Purpose And Main Responsibilities Are Listed Below
Responsible for project management support to the scientific writer ensuring the end-to-end effective project delivery of the designated publication/medical education deliverable across all phases. Initiate and amend submission based on comments (as required). Support the writer with internal and external stakeholder communication. Track the delivery of activities (including managing issues and risks) and support follow up. Support required submission, compliance/ approval activities, and ensure compliance with publication processes and end-to-end publication management tools (e.g., iEnvision - previously, Datavision/Matrix) and update as required with approval/compliance tools (e.g., PromoMats, DAM). Support the management of the assigned publication or medical education in line with the agreed budget. Support and manage as required external spend tracking (e.g., approvals, purchase orders, and goods received). Support adherence to associated compliance related activities and approvals (with internal stakeholder taking accountability for compliance). Collaborate effectively with stakeholders: Scientific communication global and/or local teams; and medical content enhancement teams.
- People: (1) Maintain effective relationship with the end stakeholders (medical scientific community) within the allocated Global Business Unit and product – with an end objective to develop education and communication content as per requirement; (2) Actively lead and develop Science CoE operations associates; and (3) Ensure new technologies are leveraged
- Performance: (1) Ensure publication/medical education materials (slide decks, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts etc.) are delivered, stored as per agreed timelines and quality; (2) Develop tools, technology, and process to constantly improve quality and productivity (3) Provide publication/medical education material as per agreed timelines and quality and provide strategic support with individuals and institutions which may serve as resources for publication purposes
- Process: (1) Support delivery of projects in terms of resourcing, quality, timeliness, efficiency, and high technical standards for deliveries made by the medical writing group, including scientific documents and clinical/medical reports; (2) Contribute to overall quality enhancement by ensuring high scientific standards for the output produced by the medical writing group; and (3) Secure adherence to compliance procedures and internal/operational risk controls in accordance with any and all applicable regulatory standards
- Stakeholder: (1) Work closely with scientific communication/medical content enhancement teams to ensure the end-to-end effective project delivery of the designated publication/medical education deliverables
About You
- Experience: 1-2 years post qualification experience
- Soft skills: Stakeholder management; communication skills; and ability to
work independently and within a team environment
Technical skills
:
Project management; Scientific/Medical writing/
communications; Pharma experience (including but not limited to
therapeutic area/domain knowledge exposure; and/or publication
submission)
- Education: University degree level (Graduate degree, preferably in science). Additionally, relevant advanced/postgraduate degree in life sciences/pharmacy/similar discipline desirable
- Languages: Excellent knowledge of spoken and written language
Why us?
At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.
We Are Challengers.
We Are Dedicated To Making Self-care As Simple As It Should Be. That Starts With Our Culture. We Are Challengers By Nature, And This Is How We Do Things
All In Together:
We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.
Courageous:
We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.
Outcome-Obsessed:
We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.
Radically Simple:
We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.www.opella.com/en/careers
