Scientific Specialist, Medical Communications - 6 month maternity leave
LocationUnited Kingdom-Harrow-Remote; United Kingdom-London-Gridiron-Remote
Work moderemote
Typecontract
SeniorityMid
DepartmentMedical Communications
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 22, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live13h ago
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Must have15
Very strong prior experience with the development of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations focused on publications
Intermediate computer and Internet skills, including knowledge of MS applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Strong scientific writing competency
Proofreading and copyediting experience
Strong oral and written communication skills in English
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to acquire and apply specialized therapy area knowledge
Ability to interpret and organize scientific data
Ability to understand and implement marketing messages
Ability to quality control own output
Effective project management skills
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong client focus and able to interact professionally within a client organization
Ability to prioritize work and define steps needed to achieve specified project outcomes
Degree and Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Medicine (BSc, BA, PharmD, PhD, MD)
Nice to have1
Preferably Oncology within a medical communications agency environment
Skills
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
When our values align, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world’s health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.
Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we’re committed to making a difference.
About the role
Parexel is looking for a Scientific Specialist for our Medical Communications department. This is a 6 months maternity cover (possible extension) starting in October. You must be living in the UK.
You will be responsible for the development of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations focused on oncology publications.
The role requires a self-directed scientific communicator with strong technical expertise, capable of managing complex medical communications projects independently while maintaining high quality standards and stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and maintain expert-level knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas, client products, and project goals
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Produce high-quality scientific content across all communication formats through rigorous research, writing, editing, and verification
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Own assigned projects/programs end-to-end, independently solving complex technical challenges with minimal oversight
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Ensure excellent project delivery within scope and deadlines
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Manage effective communication and collaboration with clients and external stakeholders (authors, opinion leaders) throughout project lifecycles
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Understand the organization’s full range of services and operational processes
Experience:
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Very strong prior experience with the development of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations focused on publications, preferably Oncology within a medical communications agency environment
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Intermediate computer and Internet skills, including knowledge of MS applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
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Strong scientific writing competency
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Proofreading and copyediting experience
Skills:
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Strong oral and written communication skills in English
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Strong problem-solving skills
•
Ability to acquire and apply specialized therapy area knowledge
•
Ability to interpret and organize scientific data
•
Ability to understand and implement marketing messages
•
Ability to quality control own output
•
Effective project management skills.
•
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
•
Strong client focus and able to interact professionally within a client organization.
•
Ability to prioritize work and define steps needed to achieve specified project outcomes.
Education:
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Degree and Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Medicine (BSc, BA, PharmD, PhD, MD)