Associate Scientific Writer Employee

PPD – Pharmaceutical Product Development

Employee

TELECOMMUTE – Richmond, VA

2/19/21

Job Description

ASSOC SCIENTIFIC WRITER

Richmond VA

Department: Immunochemistry

Remote based

*This is an immediate opening with full benefits!*

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. At PPD, we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose- to improve health!

Envision a workplace where you have a direct impact on improving health, work alongside expert scientists, use newest technologies and collaborate with industry thought leaders and therapeutic experts. Welcome to PPD? Laboratories, where science is our passion, quality is our commitment and people are the cornerstone of our success.

As a Scientific Writer you will assist in the preparation and review of scientific documents.

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees.

Summarized Purpose:

Assists in the preparation and review of scientific documents under general supervision to meet or exceed quality standards. Writes and edits basic to moderately complex analytical methods, reports and protocols for potential submission to regulatory authorities.

Essential Functions:

Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of scientific documents such as methods, protocols, reports, method development summaries, analytical methods, SOPs, client correspondence and other similar documentation.

Compiles laboratory data into a specified report format. Ensures that hardcopy and electronic reports are consistent and comply with required formats. Reviews data tables and listings and ensures that errors are corrected. Performs a quality control review of scientific documents prior to creation of the final pdf deliverable. Ensures compliance with PPD, Client, eCTD policy and procedure on publications.

Reviews scientific documents for accuracy, formatting, consistency and compliance to protocols or SOPs.

Works with senior staff to determine approach for new assignments.

Keeps updated on the guidelines and requirements of the FDA and other international regulatory agencies for reference in the development of required documents.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Job Qualification

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in chemistry or related science preferred

2 years’ experience in an analytical testing laboratory

Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Good working knowledge of scientific terminology, medical, pharmaceutical and research concepts

Good knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, table and graph generation and use of applicable computer software

Working knowledge of industry regulations, ICH or other regulated environments

Working knowledge of analytical laboratory procedures

Effective written and oral communication skills

Detail oriented

Time management skills

Good editorial and proofreading skills

Good problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

Working Environment:

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and…

Medical & Health , Pharmaceutical , Science , Chemistry , Writing

Richmond, VA