View 9 Other scientific Scientific jobs on the Polytec Personnel website en-gb Copyright: (C) Polytec Personnel 180 Our clients informatics product is used worldwide by pharmaceutical, biotechnology and chemicals research organisations. Applications areas include biological sciences, chemical sciences, imaging and instrumentation. They are seeking a Product Manager to implement the product marketing strategy for the biological sciences sector and manage the lifecycle of their suite of databases and applications.Competent in the use of biological databases, biological data management, sequencing, text mining/analytics or electronic lab notebooks and knowledgeable about the scientific software industry, you have a track record of product managing the launch of complex software products. In addition to your technical expertise you are an excellent communicator and presenter with the ability to develop the collateral to ensure sales teams worldwide are equipped to deliver products to customers in Life Sciences vertical markets. This role has a global remit so you must be willing to spend up to 30% of your time travelling. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/product_manager_-_biological_sciences_software_21961.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:01:04 GMT This is a significant opportunity for highly motivated sales professional to join our client, a leading provider of scientific business intelligence software.In this high profile role you will acquire, maintain and retain key clients throughout Europe in the life sciences and chemicals, materials and manufacturing (CMM) industries, with a particular focus on enterprise informatics solutions for this marketplace. Your role will involve account development, proposing and presenting solutions and closing the sales of software/services. Able to fully understand the needs of our customers and prospects you are highly competent at selling and successfully closing new business in the pharmaceutical and/or chemicals, materials and manufacturing markets. You have the executive-selling skills to enable you to build strategic relationships at director level whilst also engaging tactically within departmental groups. A hands-on, process driven sales professional, you are capable of managing complex, multi-national sales, exceeding sales quotas on a quarterly basis and working with product managers to realise the growth potential of this market. European and international travel will be a regular requirement of this role, so the ability to speak a second European language would be advantageous. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/senior_account_manager_-_scientific_software_sales_21949.html Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:01:05 GMT Being a leading provider of scientific business intelligence software our client could be mistaken for a company that works exclusively with the science community offering niche scientific careers. However, their impact extends way beyond the pharmaceutical world – and their software has helped businesses improve the colour intensity of paint, identify contaminants in drinking water and discover new aromas in fragrance. They now have two opportunities to join their sales team and help change the way companies work.Working closely with the team of Account Managers, you’ll increase sales by prospecting, networking, qualifying leads and closing, mainly through telephone contact with prospective and existing customers within global Pharmaceutical and Chemicals markets. One role will focus on maintenance renewals and one will focus on software sales.If you have the drive to succeed and meet challenging sales targets complemented by a confident telephone manner and a high level of IT literacy and you will be given the skills you need to progress into an Account Manager. This role would either suit someone with a degree in a science related discipline or someone with a minimum of six months B2B sales experience and/or French/German language skills. In return you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including: * up to £10k on-target commission earnings; * private healthcare scheme; * contributory pension; * life assurance; * international travel within Europe and to the US http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/sales_executives_21948.html Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:01:04 GMT Use your direct marketing experience to deliver lead generation programmes within Europe for our client, a leading provider of scientific business intelligence software.Working with the world's leading pharmaceutical, materials, academic and government research organisations, our client delivers scientific software solutions that change the way companies work. Working closely with their European sales force and global marketing team in San Diego, you’ll ensure the European marketing campaigns support their sales goals.With your direct marketing expertise you know how to mine contacts from varied sources, execute campaigns to maximise the number of qualified leads, manage the leads pipeline to support sales quotas and analyse the results to plan future strategy. All these skills will be invaluable as you develop regional marketing campaigns that generate leads for the field sales force, implement lead tracking metrics to report on the success of each campaign and generally ensure marketing budget delivers a return on investment. With a good first degree and ideally a postgraduate qualification in marketing, proficiency in the use of CRM packages is essential and an aptitude for sales would be highly advantageous.In return you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including: * private healthcare scheme * contributory pension * life assurance * 25 days’ holiday * occasional international travel opportunities http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/direct_marketing_specialist_21947.html Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:01:04 GMT Our client is seeking a Research Assistant to join their team. Main duties and responsibilities include dealing with practical aspects of running bioanalytical assays to analyse samples. You will carry out all work to the required standards including validation of methods where required, acquiring thorough knowledge of equipment relating to analysis and ensuring relevant equipment is maintained and in good working order in accordance with prevailing regulatory standards.You will become familiar with the regulatory requirements for bioanalytical testing of protein pharmaceuticals and ensure, where appropriate, procedures are performed in accordance with current GxPs (GLP or GCLP practices).You will record all experiments accurately, clearly and in a timely manner as well as prepare data summaries as and when required. Additional responsibilities will include preparation of GxP documentation e.g. SOPS. You will also have a good understanding of the practices and concepts of laboratory health and safety and observe and contribute to the company's health and safety policy. Qualifications:It is essential to have an HND or equivalent in Biological Sciences or equivalent. A BSc or equivalent in a Biological Science is desirable.Practical experience of performing immunoassays in a laboratory environment is essential as is experience of working in a laboratory undertaking routine sample analysis and having basic MS office skills. Any experience of working within a quality system (e.g. GxP, GLP, GMP) environment is highly desirable as is practical experience of immunoassays platforms / automation and developing immunoassays.You must have a meticulous approach to laboratory work and documentation. You will be open and honest and have good communication skills. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/research_assistant_21942.html Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:01:04 GMT To support continued expansion, our client is looking for a Facilities and Safety Coordinator to take a central role over both their sites within the UK. The Facilities and Safety Coordinator is a central role, providing operational and practical support in day to day facilities management, health, safety, fire, security and environmental issues. The post holder has authority and influence, and as such, the role is pivotal in ensuring that the occupants of both Cambridge sites can work in a safe environment and to legislative requirements. One site is a laboratory/production facility and the other is predominantly an office environment but contains a laboratory, goods in/goods out facility. Candidates will be NEBOSH certified, will have broad experience (including laboratory) of working in facilities management and health and safety along with experience of running health and safety training sessions and running meetings. You should have practical experience in dealing with building maintenance issues, knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice standards along with exceptional communication skills including the ability to develop a network of professional relationships. You must have drive to deliver along with a strong consultative style. In addition to competitive salaries there is an attractive flexible benefits package which includes a profit-share scheme and share options. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/facilities_and_safety_coordinator_21840.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:01:07 GMT Primary Role: - To establish and effectively communicate ‘shared targets’ of projects and then subsequently manage those projects to delivery.- To monitor and communicate progress internally and externally to clients. - To take proactive action to minimise the risk of ‘overrun’.- Contribute to the development of the company’s Project and Programme Management systems- Input into Business development activities, such as, portfolio managementSkills/educational background:- Science / Engineering based degree- Ideally a member of a recognised institute of project management- A minimum of five years experience in a similar role within the Medical device, Pharmaceutical or a related industry (ideally at a minimum of two companies)- Experience of delivering technical projects to challenging timescales and working with cross functional groups- Knowledge of medical device regulatory environment, international legislation, guidelines and customer practices in main markets- Experience of verification of a medical device would be essential, and involvement in preparing for a clinical trial would be desirable.- Project planning in the form of Gantt charts, PERT charts, projected budget, etc, Working knowledge of typical software packages such as Microsoft Excel and Project- Project related financial management- You should have a system level mentality which means that you are more likely from an electronics or software background rather than mechanical. - Prince 2 experience preferred but not essential- Full Driving LicenceAdditional information- It is unlikely that someone who has only worked with mechanical devices, such as inhalers, would have the breadth of knowledge required.- This project is very cross functional covering chemistry, biology, electronics, mechanics and software, so you will need to able to demonstrate and be comfortable with communicating with all these disciplines.- Your experience should be dominated by new product development and not simple products which have a more process centric requirement e.g. Glucose test strips.- Ideally one of your previous roles would have been working with a device that is mechanical and electrical/electronic and that has a monitor. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/project_manager_21838.html Tue, 05 May 2009 11:01:05 GMT Main purpose of the jobTo take a leading role in the design and delivery of multi-disciplinary projects in the field of drug delivery products and devices. The position will require you to apply your extensive drug delivery experience and project leadership skills to the development of world-leading medical products for clients around the globe.Your specific responsibilities will vary according to your particular expertise but are likely to include:- Definition of technical solutions for product or system developments- Leading design engineers to realise your technical solutions- Project management of significant device development projects- Systems engineering or technical review of complex development projects- Compilation of system architecture specifications- Root cause analysis and leadership of problem solving through laboratory based investigation- Transfer of designs to manufacture through liaison with external suppliers- Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentationThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer or scientist with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results in a highly demanding industry and to find novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under tough commercial, regulatory and time constraints.Minimum requirements- To meet the requirements of this role you should have a very high level of practical experience within an engineering design environment along with proven technical skills. - Knowledge of the drug delivery area is essential with experience at a pharmaceutical or medical device company being required.- You should be a self-motivated team player who is highly enthusiastic about the drug delivery area. - Significant project management or project leadership experience is essential.- An excellent understanding of medical device development processes compliant with ISO 13485 and QSR is also a key requirement.- Hands-on experience of manufacturing and assembly processes from one off designs to high volume manufacture would be an advantage. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/senior_consultant-_drug_delivery_21786.html Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:01:07 GMT Our client is looking for a Graduate Engineer or Mathematician, to work on client assignments and provide key ideas for projects involving algorithm development and digital signal processing for radar and radio location systems and sensors.Specific responsibilitiesAs a project team member you would be responsible for carrying out your specific project tasks within the time-scales and budgets agreed with your project managers. There are many aspects to the work in addition to design. As your experience develops, you might wish to take on further responsibilities.You will work on the design of digital signal processing algorithms for imaging, detection and sensing systems, and their implementation in hardware and/or embedded software.Minimum requirementsTo meet the requirements of this role you will have:· Good first degree or PhD in engineering, physics, mathematics or related discipline.· Strong mathematical skills and interest in applying mathematics to solve problems.· Good communication skills, both written and verbal. · Good software engineering skills.In addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:· Knowledge and experience of the application of Bayesian Inference in processing systems.· Experience of using C and MATLAB.· Experience in algorithm design, ideally in a DSP environment.· Experience in implementation in hardware or software, ideally in DSP systems.In addition, applicants should be both willing and able to work on UK defence projects. http://www.polytec.co.uk/jobs/graduate_engineer_or_mathematician_20615.html Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:01:24 GMT