CACTUS
is a pioneering global scientific communications company. In everything we do,
we want to accelerate the development of global scientific research, by helping
science break through the confines of geography and language. To this end, we
partner with academic and pharmaceutical communities worldwide and leverage the
expertise of 1400+ professionals to create compelling, high-quality scientific
communications. Browse through the tabs below for a closer look at CACTUS.
Post: Quality Control (QC)
Specialist, Scientific and Medical Writing
Job
description:
The medical writing team at Cactus works with multinational pharmaceutical
companies, clinical research organizations, and researchers worldwide to help
them communicate their science. We are currently looking to add to our team, an
experienced QC specialist who wishes to be part of a world-class delivery team,
and work in an exciting, fast-paced global environment
As
part of his/her key responsibilities, the QC specialist at Cactus will
·
Fact
check manuscripts, posters, slide decks, educational material, medical
literature, etc, provided by clients for data accuracy
·
Check
documents (mentioned above) developed by medical writers for scientific data
errors by checking the developed material against annotated references, CSRs,
other source data
·
Check
for discrepancy within text, discrepancy between figures/tables, and between
text and supplementary material
·
Identify
missing sources documents and gaps in scientific logic
·
Check
for grammar, syntax, style, and compliance with style guides, regulatory
guidelines, and publishing requirements
·
Be
responsible for the quality of the documents/projects fact checked/QCed
·
Ensure
effective communication of QC/fact check findings with the client/medical
writers
·
Deliver
QC reports to the stakeholders, and identify quality trends
·
Ensure
100% timely delivery of documents
Candidate
Profile
This position requires:
·
Minimum
2 years of experience in the medical writing industry; fresher’s with
substantial knowledge of the publication landscape and with published papers
are also eligible
·
PhD
or Master’s degree in Research, or equivalent industry experience
·
Ability
to work efficiently and independently, multitask, and prioritize
·
Excellent
attention to detail, and zero tolerance to errors
·
Ability
to concentrate and work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
·
Excellent
written and oral communication skills
·
Functional
with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
·
Flexible
and adaptable to changing project priorities and work assignments
Additional
Information
Experience: Min. 2 Years
Qualification: M.Pharm, M.Sc
Functional Area: QC
Location: Mumbai
Last Date: 18th Feb., 2013
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