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Ass. Project Management Director - Europe - £Neg

2009-07-02T11:01:00.000+01:00

Senior level, global project/programme management role with a focus on respiratory and internal medicine! This is a permanent position with a market leading, global company providing full scope clinical development services to all of the top clue chip pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies worldwide! As Associate Project Management Director you will co-ordinate all phase II-III respiratory or internal medicine projects and/or programs on a global level, leading a cross functional team to deliver these projects/programs on time and within budget. You will oversee Project Managers covering specific regions, supporting them in the delivery of their part of the project or program as well as managing external third party vendors. At this level within the company you will be involved in all initial business development and proposal generation activities, budget setting, developing the project plan and resource need. You will be the point of contact for the client throughout the duration of the project/program, resolving all queries and trouble-shooting. There will also be the chance to get involved in line management activities, process improvement and training. An excellent opportunity to take your experience in project management to the next level! This role is available office based in Spain (Madrid) or France (Paris) with some flexibility to work from home after a qualifying period. Who are we looking for? You will have a strong scientific background and proven track record in the delivery of international/global phase II-IV projects within clinical research. Knowledge of the respiratory or internal medicine therapy areas is essential for success in this role. Previous experience in either clinical operations or data management is highly desirable. In return for your experience you will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, generous salary and car allowance, and performance related bonus scheme. Call Diane now on 00 44 1753 832762 or 00 44 7812 180025 to register your interest!

Associate Project Management Director - Scotland - £60K

2009-07-02T10:53:00.000+01:00

Senior level, global project/programme management role with a focus on respiratory and internal medicine! This is a permanent position with a market leading, global company providing full scope clinical development services to all of the top clue chip pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies worldwide! As Associate Project Management Director you will co-ordinate all phase II-III respiratory or internal medicine projects and/or programs on a global level, leading a cross functional team to deliver these projects/programs on time and within budget. You will oversee Project Managers covering specific regions, supporting them in the delivery of their part of the project or program as well as managing external third party vendors. At this level within the company you will be involved in all initial business development and proposal generation activities, budget setting, developing the project plan and resource need. You will be the point of contact for the client throughout the duration of the project/program, resolving all queries and trouble-shooting. There will also be the chance to get involved in line management activities, process improvement and training. An excellent opportunity to take your experience in project management to the next level! This role is available office based in Berkshire or Scotland with some flexibility to work from home after a qualifying period. Who are we looking for? You will have a strong scientific background and proven track record in the delivery of international/global phase II-IV projects within clinical research. Knowledge of the respiratory or internal medicine therapy areas is essential for success in this role. Previous experience in either clinical operations or data management is highly desirable. In return for your experience you will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, generous salary and car allowance, and performance related bonus scheme. Call Diane now on 01753 832762 or 07812 180025 to register your interest!

Senior Project Manager - France/Netherlands - Phase II-III - £Neg

2009-07-02T10:35:00.000+01:00

International cross functional project management role with a market leading, global company! In this role you will be responsible for delivering international, full scope, phase II-III projects within timelines and budget. When you work for this global company you work for an organisation that has been involved in the commercialisation of all the worlds top 30 best selling drugs! As Senior Project Manager you will be involved from the initial proposal to secure the project, through the project planning and resourcing stages, implementation and final delivery. You will be responsible for project budgets, timelines and quality, leading a cross functional team of talented clinical research professionals across multiple regions. Customer relations and management is a key part of this role and will involve problem solving and trouble shooting, both internally and externally with sponsors and third party vendors. There will also be the opportunity to act as coach and mentor to less experienced projects managers and to act as supervisor within the project. This position is full time, although may be available on a 4 day week for the right candidate. Based from offices in France (Paris) or The Netherlands (Amsterdam) there is the flexibility to work from home after a qualifying period. Excellent training and development opportunities are on offer to the successful candidate. Who are we looking for? The successful candidate will have a strong background in clinical research and a proven track record in clinical project management across phases II-III. Broad therapeutic experience is desirable along with a strong scientific background. Experience of managing budgets and cross functional teams (clinical and data management at a minimum) is essential for success in this role. In return for your experience and commitment there is a competitive salary, generous car allowance and excellent benefits, including a 10% bonus! Call Diane now for more information on 00 44 1753 832762 or 00 44 7812 180025.

Quality Control Analytical Chemist - Southern UK - £30K

2009-07-02T10:08:00.000+01:00

Are you a chemist looking for a quality control analyst role with a major supplier to the Pharmaceutical Industry? Do you have good knowledge of analytical techniques? Then this is the role for you: Due to expansion, vacancies have arisen within the cGMP Quality Control Laboratory of our clients Production Facility. The Quality Control Laboratory has been FDA inspected and supports the development, manufacture and release of pharmaceutical ingredients. This opportunity is for day shift working, with the possibility of some shift working. The ideal candidate will have significant experience of analysis in a pharmaceutical environment under a cGMP quality system; a broad range of analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, NMR, ICP, Ion Chromatography and classical techniques); validation of analytical methods; current analytical and chromatography data systems; protocol and analytical method writing and analytical data review. You will be qualified to at least degree level in Chemistry or a closely related field, have an enthusiasm for Analytical chemistry; good literacy skills and be able to communicate well on all levels. You will also have a good level of computer literacy and a critical eye for detail. Professional membership of a related body would be an advantage. Please call Jonathan Pearse on 01279 657716 and send your CV now. A competitive salary is on offer with relocation support if necessary.

Account Manager Ireland - Analytical Instruments - Ireland - £37K (£47K OTE)

2009-07-01T10:02:00.000+01:00

A leading manufacturer of analytical instruments is keen to expand its sales team and is looking for a dedicated Account manager to look after buisness within Northern and Southern Ireland. The position will involve managing a number of existing accounts along with developing sales further with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies mainly. This will be a highly autonimous role and require excellent relationship building skills along with tenacity and creativity to find and win new business. The successful candidate will be a graduate with an understanding of analytical chemistry techniques, previous scientific sales experience within Ireland will be essential. Full training and support will be provided to ensure your success along with an open ended commission scheme to ensure you are rewarded for this success! Contact us soon to discuss this great opportunity.

Technical Specialist - Cell/Molecular Biology - £28K

2009-07-01T09:57:00.000+01:00

A leading bioscience company is looking to strengthen its applicaiton support with an office based role, supporting a field based sales team in a proactive manner, providing technical support on a range of products both internally and externally. Our client has a well deserved reputation for innovative products and well structured training. They offer a great environment and supportive colleagues as well as a good career path for the ambitious. Ideally you will have a PhD in cell biology or molecular biology, although a BSc and research experience would also be considered. Particularly knowledge of protein Essentially you will have language skills, ideally German, enjoy problem solving and working to deadlines and with a real desire to work in the commercial field. For more information please call Sue Ward or email sue@seltekconsultants.co.uk today!

Support Specialist RNA ( German Speaking) - East Anglia - £28K (£30K OTE)

2009-07-01T09:55:00.000+01:00

A market leader in the development and supply of exciting and innovative RNA-based research products is looking for an RNA Technical Applications Support Specialist to join the team. This is an exciting time to join a growing company that has recently been acquired by a global organisation. Opportunity for progression is ample and realistic! Your remit is to provide technical support to customers and potential customers throughout the German and English speaking territories. This is an office based role and your tasks will be carried out largely over the telephone and via email. You will work closely with the business development and marketing specialists to provide a high quality customer service. In addition, you will track and update all records in the CRM database to continue efficient standards. You will also take part in seminars and exhibitions to promote the brand effectively. These will take place throughout Europe and the USA, so some travel will be required. To be successful in your application, you will be fluent in French and English. A PhD or extensive laboratory experience in a molecular biology discipline is required. Experience with RNA techniques is essential. We are looking for team players with a great telephone manner to succeed in a winning team! Please call Sue Ward on 07852 446672 or email your details to sue@seltekconsultants.co.uk now.

Sales Specialist - Analytical Instrumentation - South East - £33K (£48K OTE)

2009-06-29T08:56:00.000+01:00

Here is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading manufacturer of analytical instrumentation. Being the Sales Specialist - Instrumentation will involve selling the company's whole range of biotech products, including HPLC, GC, and spectroscopy products (including mass spectroscopy ) into pharmaceutical and biotech accounts across the South and South East of the UK. These are high value products, which means that although the company has well established accounts, the focus of your work will be on developing new business pipelines. The successful candidate will be a science graduate with strong technical knowledge of at least one aspect of analytical chemistry e.g. HPLC, chromatography instrumentation etc. Sales or client facing experience is required. The company is experiencing strong performance despite current market conditions so please call now to find out more... A very competitive package is on offer including high OTE potential. Please call Jonathan Pearse on 01279 657716. Or email Jon@seltekconsultants.co.uk

Lab Technician - Biology - East Anglia - £23K

2009-06-29T08:42:00.000+01:00

This is a laboratory technician role newly available within an expanding Cambridge biotech company. Due to new investment and expansion this role has arisen within the culture media production facility. If you would like to work in a team lab based environment then please apply now. Applicants are expected to have a biological science degree as a minimum. Lab technician experience would be an advantage. Full training will be given within this exciting new field. Office hours 9-5pm. The salary offered will reflect your level of experience. Please send your CV now or call Jonathan Pearse on 01279 657716

Reagent Sales Manager - UK - £45K (£60K OTE)

2009-06-26T08:38:00.000+01:00

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone to join a global leader in the diagnostics industry at a management level, the company are keen to recruit a Reagent Sales Manager who will take responsability for a team of 8 sales and product specialists within the UK. The company manufacture a range of automated diagnostic systems and associated consumables that are used in clinical histology, cytology and drug discovery labs. Your team will take responsability for the consumables business within the UK, you will be expected to support and develop this business through your team and interaction with other divisions. The successful candidate will be a life science graduate with a track record of sales success in the clinical market, previous sales or technical team management is highly desirable. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic company who can provide long term career opportunities, contact us in confidence to discuss this opportunity soon.

Business Development Manager - Central Laboratory Services - UK and Europe - £50K (£70K OTE)

2009-06-25T09:00:00.000+01:00

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a unique, privately owned yet profitable company that offers a novel preclinical service. They are expanding their business development team and are now keen to recruit a Business Development Manager to manage existing customers but primarily win new business within Northern Europe and East coast USA. The company targets biotech companies and all sizes of pharmaceutical companies and has had a huge amount of interest for their unique service offering. It is envisaged that you will work remotely and travel on average approximately 14 times per year in Northern Europe and the US to visit customers. The successful candidate will be a life science graduate with previous sales experience within the central laboratory services or preclinical services sector, a good understanding of the preclinical development process and high levels of enthusiasm are essential. The company is young and growing fast; they are offering a high degree of autonomy and will listen to your ideas, and a highly lucratice commission scheme along with a separate bonus plan will be available. Contact us soon to discuss this opportunity in confidence.

Account Manager - South East - Pharmaceutical Services - £35K

2009-06-25T08:44:00.000+01:00

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a leading life science company in an Account Manager role! The company offers a wide range of pharmaceutical services and you will be responsible for selling a specific service to both new and exisiting customers across the pharmaceutical industry. Primarily based from the head office in East Anglia, you will initially qualify and develop leads over the phone with face to face visits to follow. This role will involve approximately 20% travel throughout the UK and Europe with occasional overnight stays. Existing sales experience within the life science sector is essential for this role, preferably involving selling services or instrumentation, although those with consumables experience would also be of interest. A strong track record of sales success is required, as is a degree in a life science subject ideally with some knowledge of chemistry although this is not essential. This opportunity is all about relationship building, so if you are a relationship builder then call me now! Knowledge of CMC, GMP, biologics and life sciences would put you at the top! This is a great chance to develop your career in contract research sales where the sky really is the limit! You will be given full training and support to ensure your success and there are multiple opportunites for progression up the career ladder! Don't miss out on this great opportunity, call me now to find out more!

Account Manager (Pharma) - Southern UK - £35K

2009-06-24T11:36:00.000+01:00

Do you want to work for one of the leading CRO's? If your answer is yes, then this is the right job for you! The company offers a wide range of pharmaceutical services and you will be responsible for selling the full range of services to both new and exisiting customers across the pharmaceutical industry. Primarily based from the head office in East Anglia, you will initially qualify and develop leads over the phone with face to face visits to follow. This role will involve approximately 20% travel throughout the UK and Europe with occasional overnight stays. An understanding in toxicology and contract research organisations would be very beneficial. Existing sales experience within the life science sector is essential for this role, preferably involving selling services or instrumentation, although those with consumables experience would also be of interest. You will need to be based in the office where you will get interaction with colleagues, which is based in East Anglia. This really is a great chance to develop your career in contract research sales where the sky really is the limit! You will be given full training and support to ensure your success and there are multiple opportunites for progression up the career ladder! Don't miss out on this great opportunity, call me now to find out more!

Account Manager - South East - £35K

2009-06-24T11:32:00.000+01:00

Senior Clinical Project Manager - UK - £55K

2009-06-23T11:08:00.000+01:00

Here is an international cross functional project management role with a market leading, global company! In this role you will be responsible for delivering international, full scope, phase II-III projects across a range of therapy areas within timelines and budget. When you work for this global company you work for an organisation that has been involved in the commercialisation of all the worlds top 30 best selling drugs! As Senior Project Manager you will be involved from the initial proposal to secure the project, through the project planning and resourcing stages, implementation and final delivery. You will be responsible for project budgets, timelines and quality, leading a cross functional team of talented clinical research professionals across multiple regions. Customer relations and management is a key part of this role and will involve problem solving and trouble shooting, both internally and externally with sponsors and third party vendors. There will also be the opportunity to act as coach and mentor to less experienced projects managers and to act as supervisor within the project. This position is full time, although may be available on a four day week for the right candidate. Based from offices in Berkshire there is the flexibility to work from home after a qualifying period. Excellent training and development opportunities are on offer to the successful candidate. Who are we looking for? The successful candidate will have a strong background in clinical research and a proven track record in clinical project management across phases II-III. Broad therapeutic experience is desirable along with a strong scientific background. Experience of managing budgets and cross functional teams (clinical and data management at a minimum) is essential for success in this role. In return for your experience and commitment is a competitive salary, generous car allowance and excellent benefits, including a 10% bonus! Call Diane now for more information on 01753 832762 or 07812 180025.

Account Director - East Anglia - £60K

2009-06-23T11:03:00.000+01:00

A fantastic position has just arisen for a high flyer! You will be working for one of the worlds largest and most successful contract research organisations working with some of the leading pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, crop protection and chemical companies. The company has experienced impressive growth over recent years, by creating a work environment that encourages talented individuals to thrive and make a difference.The Sales team at are a fantastic group whose main driver is to increase business for the Company. The team responds to enquiries from around the world and actively seeks new business opportunities. You will be responsible one large pharmaceutical account, developing and implementing sales plans that win the clients more business in the long term. If you have been working for a CRO or a pharmaceutical company in a key accounts management role this is the next step for you! You should have an understanding of the drug development stages, toxicology and knowledge of purchasing. A clinical background would be an added advantage. For more information about this role please call me now! Don't miss out!

Associate Director, Project Management - Europe - £70K

2009-06-23T11:00:00.000+01:00

This is a line management opportunity within project management for a market leading, global company! In this challenging role you will bring together your project management expertise and previous experience in line management to lead a high performing project management team involved in a high profile, global project! As Associate Director, Project Management with this company you will be accountable for the performance of your team within allocated projects, focusing on financial management, delivery and quality. As line manager you will be involved in recruiting new team members, performance management and appraisals, career development planning and assessing training needs. Acting as mentor to the project managers in your team you will support them in the delivery of their projects, providing advice on client management, financial tracking and team leadership. You will also play a key role in proposal development, resource allocation and customer management activities. At this level within the project management department process improvement and change management activities also form a large part of your role. This role can be office based in Scotland, Berkshire, Spain or France. There is some flexibility regarding occasional working from home. Who are we looking for? With a proven track record of international project management within clinical research and previous experience in a line management role you will be looking for the chance to step back from hands on project delivery and manage a team of project managers. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to achieve goals through the leadership of others, be able to motivate and to act as coach/mentor to project managers. Familiarity with resource planning and financial tracking systems is essential. In return for your experience and commitment you will qualify for a competitive salary and generous car allowance and benefits, that includes a 15% bonus. This company recruits the best talent in the industry and you will benefit from working with like-minded people and for a company really making a difference in global healthcare. Call Diane now to register your interest on 01753 832762 or 07812 180025.

Business Process Analyst - IT - Southern UK

2009-06-19T08:52:00.000+01:00

Do you want to work for a market leader who has a great IT team? Do you want a role with a lot of travel? Well look no further this is the job for you! The role involves analysing business and technical processes to formulate and develop new and modified business information processing systems, such as production and inventory control systems, financial tracking systems, marketing and human resources systems. You will track and maintain project plans, monitor policie and procedures and standards relating to process mapping and data modelling, recommending process improvements for business areas, utilizing the systems. Having experience in Oracle is important for this role and it will involve oracle support, mobile test plan development and testing and systems management. This role will involve 50% travel outside of the UK. Please call me for more information on this exciting role now!

Support Specialist RNA ( French Speaking) - East Anglia - £28K (£30K OTE)

2009-06-17T09:04:00.000+01:00

A market leader in the development and supply of exciting and innovative RNA-based research products is looking for an RNA Technical Applications Support Specialist to join the team. This is an exciting time to join a growing company that has recently been acquired by a global organisation. Opportunity for progression is ample and realistic! Your remit is to provide technical support to customers and potential customers throughout the French and English speaking territories. This is an office based role and your tasks will be carried out largely over the telephone and via email. You will work closely with the business development and marketing specialists to provide a high quality customer service. In addition, you will track and update all records in the CRM database to continue efficient standards. You will also take part in seminars and exhibitions to promote the brand effectively. These will take place throughout Europe and the USA, so some travel will be required. This role is initially to cover maternity leave so will be a 12 month contract; however there is the opportunity for a permanent position to be made available. To be successful in your application, you will be fluent in French and English. A PhD or extensive laboratory experience in a molecular biology discipline is required. Experience with RNA techniques is essential. We are looking for team players with a great telephone manner to succeed in a winning team! Please call Sue Ward on 07852 446672 or email your details to sue@seltekconsultants.co.uk now.

Key Account Manager - Netherlands - Molecular Biology - €65K (€100K OTE)

2009-06-15T10:54:00.000+01:00

This is a very rare opportunity within the life science market to join a highly innovative company that is a leader in its chosen field of expertise. The company is keen to recruit a Key Account Manager to look after a number of specific customers in Holland that are considered to be very high value and high profile accounts. This will be a highly strategic role and will involve building and maintaining very strong relationships with key opinion leaders. You will be expected to develop a key account sales strategy for each account and build the business further within these prestigious customers. The successful candidate will be based within the Netherlands and have sales experience within the molecular biology arena. Previous experience of handling key customers within the Netherlands is highly desirable. To discuss this exceptional opportunity to join a leading organisation you should contact us in confidence soon.

Technical Sales Specialist - Scotland - Cellular Analysis - £30K (£42K OTE)

2009-06-15T10:52:00.000+01:00

A brilliant opportunity has become available for someone looking to break into the commercial world who is currently working within the research environment. A leading manufacturer of cellular analysis and cell separation products is keen to recruit a Technical Sales Specialist to support their business in the North of the UK, Scotland and Northern Ireland. You will be the regional expert on the product line and part of a European specialist team. In this role you will be involved in managing some high profile accounts directly and supporting a team of field-based account managers on the products. The successful candidate will be PhD qualified or have compensating research experience within fluorescent microscopy and/or flow cytometry. Excellent communication skills and the desire to move into a commercial role are essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure your success with this globally recognised market leader. This is a truly rare opportunity to accelerate your career so contact us now to discuss this post in greater detail.

Applications Specialist - Home Counties - Flow Cytometry - £45K

2009-06-12T11:24:00.000+01:00

Are you a commercially minded immunologist with a lot of flow cytometry experience? If so this is just the job for you! An expanding, global biotech supplier is looking to fill a unique Applications Specialist position for an innovative piece of capital equipment. This kit is new to the world and set to revolutionise the industry for which it is intended. The interest received following its recent release into the UK and European markets has led to this position being created. The role will entail providing technical, scientific, application, training and support requirements for this product. You will be delivering product based seminars and demonstrations with analysis and discussions of data from these demonstrations to prospects and customers. The majority of your time will be spent working within the UK . Some international travel maybe required as and when necessary. The successful candidate will be someone that is excited by the prospect of working with this unique equipment. You will be a PhD familiar with the work of a research laboratory. You will have had relevant practical experience of flow cytometry/cell imaging, immunohistochemistry and immunology related laboratory techniques gained in a research environment. Those with familiarity of biotech/pharmaceutical research and development or academic life science research markets should consider themselves to be particularly important to us. This is an exciting role, the money for which is wide open to the right candidate. Call us in confidence today to find out more!

International Biometrics Project Manager - Thames Valley - £50K

2009-06-11T10:12:00.001+01:00

This is a challenging biometrics project management role with an expanding international CRO company! The role of Biometrics Project Manager involves overseeing the delivery of data operations activity on an international level with full responsibility for timelines, costs and personnel. Based from new offices in Berkshire you will support full service phase II-IV clinical development projects and/or programmes within the EU and ROW region, including stand alone biometrics projects. This role has a project delivery focus and will involve developing project plans, costings, proposal and bid defence support, vendor liaision and management, budget tracking and ongoing team leadership. At this level within the projects you will be constant contact with clients, contributing to the management and continued development of relationships and accountable for the quality of service delivered to these clients from data operations. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop project management skills within biometrics and data operations! Who are we looking for? With a strong proven track record in data operations and biometrics from either the CRO or pharma environment you will be able to demonstrate the ability to deliver project activities on time and within budget. In return for your experience and commitment an excellent remuneration package is on offer including a generous salary and benefits package. Call Diane now on 01753 832762 or 07812 180025 to register your interest and take you career to the next level within data operations!

Field Applications Specialist - Holland - Electrochemiluminescence - €55K (€60K OTE)

2009-06-10T09:15:00.000+01:00

A highly innovative company that has enjoyed tremendous growth across Europe for the past five years is now expanding its European applications team and is keen to hire an Applications Scientist to support customers within the north of Germany and Holland. The company has developed a technology which allows the detection of biomarkers in single and multiplex formats utilising an advanced electrochemiluminescence platform. They have also developed a diverse range of assay kits for profiling biomarkers, cell signalling pathways and other applications. The role will involve supporting customers at their site, training customers on the systems and developing novel applications. You will also help with product demonstrations, user group meetings and support the sales team from a technical perspective when required. The successful candidate will be a life science graduate with research experience or be PhD qualified with a detailed understanding and experience of assay development techniques. Excellent communication skills and the desire to move into a field based applications role are essential, whilst previous applications experience would be of interest; those with very strong technical skills now looking for a new challenge away from the lab bench should call us now to find out more.

Territory Business Representative - North West - Molecular Diagnostics - £29K (£50K OTE)

2009-06-09T08:29:00.000+01:00

Are you looking to join a great company that everyone wants to work for? If so then this could be the job for you! This company has a less than 5% staff turnover and this may be the last time that you are looking for an exciting new opportunity! You will be based in the Midlands area, or willing to relocate there, this person will have account responsibility for all molecular diagnostic owned accounts from the Midlands up to the Scottish borders. You will also work closely with the life sciences sales team to ensure that their budget for molecular diagnostic products is achieved. Your responsibilities will be the growth and development of the business within owned molecular diagnostics ensuring that the revenue target planned for 2009 and beyond is achieved. The company provides a excellent benefits package which includes gym membership, 10% non contributory pension, childcare vouchers and a lot more! Everyone in the molecular diagnostics sales team is earning double their base salary, and you could be too! You will have significant sales experience in the life science industry or a considerable amount of time working in a clinical diagnostics laboratory. Are you excited yet? If so call me now!