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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We are looking for an individual to join the Commercial Team within TASC. You will be required to help meet key business plan objectives which will support the delivery of Scottish Government Health Directorate and Chief Scientist Office (CSO) metrics in relation to Industry Sponsored research.
The successful candidate will have qualifications or equivalent experience to degree level, will have well developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret and communicate complex information, along with excellent numeracy and MS Office skills.
You will have excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with proven ability to use persuasion, influencing and negotiation skills to achieve your desired results as well as a sound administrative background with a track record demonstrating good organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail. Experience of working within the NHS / University or Pharmaceutical Industry / Clinical Research Organisation would be an advantage along with working knowledge of financial / budgetary procedures.
You will be employed by NHS Tayside. Flexible working will be considered.
Informal enquiries to Julie Johnston, Head of Commercial Research Services, Tayside Medical Science centre (TASC), Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Tel: 01382 383900 Email: Julie.johnston3@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: 37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term/ Secondment for 12 months
Internal candidates: *Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly including your junk/ spam folder.