Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

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The Medical Education team

Comprised of specialised account handlers and medical writers, the Medical Education team manages a variety of science-based educational projects targeted at physicians and internal audiences on behalf of global pharmaceutical companies.

Our work involves planning, developing, tracking and managing the review process for abstracts and presentations for medical congresses and manuscripts for peer-reviewed medical journals.

We support a range of autoimmune diseases and also manage both the global and US publication plans to support the treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive and ultimately fatal disease of the lungs that occurs mainly in elderly ex-smokers. This involves planning, developing, tracking and managing the review process for abstracts and presentations for medical congresses and manuscripts for peer-reviewed medical journals.

In addition, we organise educational events for physicians (both satellite symposia at medical congresses and stand-alone meetings) and deliver a modular e-learning programme for staff working on the product.

Role overview

We are seeking an Account Executive to work on a large global account focused on peer-reviewed publications and congress activities, as well as help build our Digital business.

Primary responsibilities:

• Assist with the delivery of scientific publications, including checking them for accuracy, routing them through the client’s approval process, tracking status, and making submissions to congresses and journals.

• Assist with the organisation of virtual and live events for healthcare professionals such as satellite symposia at medical congresses and stand-alone meetings.

• Assist with budget tracking and invoicing.

• Accomplish multiple tasks to deadline with scrupulous attention to detail.

• Manage small projects independently and work effectively within a team on larger projects.

Candidate profile

• A biological science degree is essential.

• Previous experience is not required, but candidates must have excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and an interest in the scientific and commercial aspects of drug development

• Able to spend at least 3 days a week in the office.

• Previous experience is not required, but candidates must have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail and an interest in the scientific and commercial aspects of drug development

If you have experience in the above, are eligible to work in the UK we'd love to hear from you!

Perks include:

• A warm and friendly team with a fantastic portfolio of global and UK clients

• A truly global network, the opportunity to be part of multi-market campaigns, regularly working with colleagues across the globe.

• Global mobility, a programme of short-term or permanent exchange opportunities, particularly in EMEA or the US.

• A strengths-based L&D framework with an in-house coach and development opportunities for career defining work.

• Flexibility. We’ve fully embraced hybrid and flexible working. We have a great office and human contact remains an important element of our culture.

• Work-life balance, we all work hard but having a life outside of work matters to all of us, and we support each other to achieve it.

• Culture Club – from office manicures, nutritionists, inhouse massage and acupressure sessions, to Yoga on the roof terrace, quizzes, boot camps, exhibits and summer and Christmas get-togethers.

• Opportunities to join our Employee Resource Groups (global and local), the Shadow Board or DE&I Steering committee.

• A Career Guardian Scheme for underrepresented talent and mentorship opportunities

• Pro-bono comms, volunteer opportunities and personal charity matching

• 25 days of holiday, plus a day off on your birthday (or that of your child), all days between Christmas and New Year and a buy-back scheme for those who want more.

• 6-12 week sabbaticals!

• BUPA medical cover – including 24/7 virtual GP, funded eye tests, fertility, and menopause support.

• Permanent Health Insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Generous Pension contributions, personal finance clinics and Life Assurance

• Discounted gym membership and FHeel Well reimbursement

• Cycle2Work scheme and season ticket loans

• Generous parental leave and emergency childcare provision

• Passion Project Grants – funding for your passions outside of work

• Retail, dinner or spa vouchers for key milestones

• Omnicom employee discounts across a variety of high-street retail, travel and entertainment venue

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