Associate Information Scientist

Modis is now looking for an Associate Information Scientist for a consultancy assignment at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg. The assignment will start in april 2020 for initially 9 months. As a consultant you will be hired by Modis. Send your application as soon as possible, no later than March 8th. 

About the assignment:

Explore the possibility of joining us as Associate Information Scientist (AIS) within one of our key scientific focus areas Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM). Supporting the late stage drug project teams, you will be a key person for innovative use of information and data to help shape our trials, decision making and portfolio.

The Arena:

You will play a leading role in supporting global clinical teams in finding and structuring clinical information for late stage drug development decisions. The position sits within our Information Practice unit who drives optimal use and value of clinical information and scientific knowledge retention for better informed decision-making in clinical development.

Late-stage Development CVRM Biometrics consists of statistical, programming and information experts for drug development in phase II and beyond. You will be part of a truly global team alongside some of the most respected specialists in the industry.

Tasks and responsibilities/The role:

Support Information Analysis and CVRM TA Memory build

Tasks include:

• Identify internal and external available data on biomarkers and clinical outcome data, and key data gaps, e.g. from scientific literature, competitive intelligence, internal and external clinical trial databases
• Structure conclusions into a biomarker information repository that can be used as a basis for innovation and support design questions
• Find, download, and make key information available in the SPOL site
• Adjust and work with current SPOL site from a technical perspective
• On a regular basis go through and ensure information in the library is current

Minimum requirements

• Bachelors or advanced degree in a Life Science
• Experience in clinical information or science information setting in the application of information and knowledge management (settings could include, but are not limited to clinical drug development, medical writing, medical affairs, clinical operations, competitive intelligence, regulatory intelligence)
• Good organizational skills and great attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, work independently, set priorities and follow a timeline
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Preferred experience and key factors

• Good understanding of project management techniques and methods
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical clinical drug development process (with a preference for late-stage drug development in Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism)