When graduating with a scientific degree, finding the right career path isn't always straightforward, especially if your preference is not to work in a laboratory.

Many graduates love the science, but the reality of undertaking many of the roles within this sector might not be so appealing.

If you find yourself in this position, love learning about science and have a clear and articulate communication style, then maybe a career within medical communications is for you.

This unique opportunity allows you to continue writing, whilst also learning other skills such as corporate communications, client engagement, business development and project management.

Job description

You will support the day-to-day management of client accounts, working with stakeholders to ensure efficient project delivery. You will demonstrate a solid understanding and application of key project management competencies and a basic understanding of strategies and internal audience messaging/activities. You will help clients to communicate with their desired audience to the highest of standards in a timely, effective and profitable manner.

Key responsibilities

Supports the Client Services team in the day-to-day management of designated accounts
Works under guidance to manage actions, prioritise tasks and ensure projects are running to
time and on budget
Supports colleagues by reviewing materials, always ensuring attention to detail
Conducts desk research as directed by senior colleagues
With support, ensures internal processes are rigorously observed
Developing knowledge of internal processes and how to use them appropriately
Assists in the monitoring of projects against timelines and budgets, highlighting to senior team members any issues that may arise
Responsible for opening project and related processes/tasks
Monitors project progress and notifies senior team members of issues
Supports the preparation and facilitation of case studies and 'wash-up' meetings on
project completion
Supports the senior team with client queries and requestsIn order to succeed in this role, you must have a scientific, medical or communications degree and be confident with outbound communication. You must also be self motivated as this role is entirely remote.

Benefits

Our client takes special pride in being warm and embracing employer. Mentoring, development and a structured career path are all benefits of joining their team and you'll have access to some fantastic benefits and perks including:

25 days annual leave - plus bank holidays and company holidays
Health Plan
Private pension scheme
Competitive salary
Professional learning and development
Training, mentoring and buddy systemIf any of this sounds interesting and you would be open to a conversation to find out more, please send us through a copy if your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Zero Surplus is East Anglia's premier medical communications recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge our recruiters source staff for small and international B2B & B2C businesses across Essex and the East of England.

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