Scientific Documentation in Sheffield

Overview
Certara accelerates the potential of bringing medicines to market and to patients using biosimulation software, technology, and services to transform traditional drug discovery and development. Our clients include more than 2,400 biopharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and regulatory agencies across 70 countries.

Our goal is to enable the life sciences industry\’s use of data, modeling, and analytics to make better decisions across the various phases of discovery and drug development. Our software and scientists incorporate modern advances in scientific understanding, drug development experience, data analysis, and AI resulting in significant opportunities to decrease the cost and increase the probability of success for new drug approval and commercialization.

We are seeking a skilled and organized individual for the position of Scientific Documentation and Clinical Data Management Assistant. This is a dual role, you will be responsible for providing technical editing support, managing scientific documentation, and assisting with clinical data management. You will be a part of the PBPK Consultancy Support Team and work closely with the Consultancy Scientists to ensure accuracy, consistency, and coherence of the scientific reports created by the team, as well as assist in the analysis, processing, and QC of clinical data. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong organizational and written skills, and proficiency in IT, particularly Microsoft Office applications. A flexible attitude, willingness to learn new skills, and ability to work in a team as well as alone are essential for success in this role.

Certara bases all employment-related decision on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristic protected by law.
Responsibilities

• Provide technical editing support for Consultancy reports.
• Proofreading: Reviewing documents for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typographical errors to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Copy editing: Reviewing documents for style, tone, and consistency of language, ensuring adherence to company style guides and standards.
• Content editing: Reviewing documents for logical flow, coherence, and consistency of content, ensuring that the document conveys the intended message clearly and effectively.
• Formatting and layout: Ensuring that documents are properly formatted, including headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, and other elements, to enhance readability and visual appeal.
• Provide clinical data management support for Consultancy projects
• Prepare clinical data sets (XMLs) as needed
• Assist in the analysis and QC of clinical data from clients.
• Assist with data management tasks, such as data entry, data cleaning, and data validation.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Consultancy Team.

Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to A-level standard.
• Evidence of individual motivation
• Attention to detail.
• Organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Evidence of ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing requirements.

Desirable

• Degree qualifications or fundamental knowledge in scientific fields such as information science, biology, biochemistry, physiology, English etc.
• Experience of editing scientific or technical documents in fields such as chemistry, physics, biology, or any field you are not directly familiar with.
• Experience with data analysis/clinical data

Certara bases all employment-related decision on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristic protected by law.