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Employment Opportunities
Posted April 19, 2007
Cardiovascular Specialist — GlaxoSmithKline
Location: Welwyn - Hertfordshire, Southeast England
GSK is a world leading research-based pharmaceutical company that
combines both individual talent and technical resources to create
a platform for the delivery for strong growth in a rapidly changing
healthcare market. Our mission is to improve the quality of human
life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.
Job Details:
Within Safety Assessment, the Safety Pharmacology Department has
responsibility for routine and investigative studies to evaluate
the capacity for new drug candidates, from a wide range of research
projects, to cause undesired side effects using appropriate in
vivo and in vitro models. We are now looking for a
Cardiovascular Specialist to join our growing department.
The successful applicant requires an extensive understanding of
cardiovascular pharmacology and /or physiology and hands-on experience
of in vivo models. The role will involve problem solving
a broad range of non-clinical cardiovascular issues, advising projects
on cardiovascular safety, incorporating safety pharmacology endpoints
in to toxicology studies including recording and interpreting non-clinical
electrocardiograms, peer review, monitoring of external studies
and liaising with external experts.
As a self-motivated, creative and innovative scientist you will
have scope within this position to use your in-depth experience
of cardiovascular function to run investigative studies, initiate
new assays and research to improve our understanding of cardiovascular
events and how these translate to outcomes in humans. Where possible
this will lead to communications at scientific meetings and publications.
The ideal candidates will hold a PhD (or equivalent), and relevant
academic or industrial experience would be advantageous. You will
also have strong presentation, communication, team working and interpersonal
skills with a great deal of flexibility and enthusiasm, and a real
concern for standards, detail and deadlines.
Basic Qualifications:
- PhD/Masters degree or equivalent in vivo experience
in cardiovascular pharmacology.
- Previous experience in recording and analysis of nonclinical
ECGs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Competency or experience of in vivo animal models
and data capture systems and technology.
- Extensive knowledge of cardiovascular pharmacology, electrocardiography
or electrophysiology.
- Experience with in vivo study conduct and working in
accordance with the principles of Good Laboratory Practice.
Closing date for application: 16th May 2007.
When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the
on-line application to describe how you meet the competencies required
for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information
that you have provided will be used to assess your application.
To Apply:
At GSK we provide a supportive working environment,
and a range of development challenges and opportunities.
For confidential consideration and efficient processing, please
apply on-line at:
http://careers.peopleclick.com/client_gsk/BU1/External_Pages_UK/newcandidate.asp?Source=
SPS&JobID=117008
Please only apply by clicking on this link or by cutting
and pasting it into your web browser.
All data processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
GSK is an equal opportunities employer and is proud to promote
an open culture. To enable GSK to meet its commitment as a two ticks
employer please let us know if you have a disability.
Posted April 19, 2007
Safety Pharmacologist — GlaxoSmithKline
Location: Welwyn - Hertfordshire, Southeast England
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) currently has an opportunity for a Safety
Pharmacologist to work at their site in Welwyn - Hertfordshire,
Southeast England.
GSK is a world leading research-based pharmaceutical company that
combines both individual talent and technical resources to create
a platform for the delivery for strong growth in a rapidly changing
healthcare market. Our mission is to improve the quality of human
life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.
Job Details:
Within Safety Assessment, the Safety Pharmacology Department
has responsibility for routine and investigative studies to evaluate
the capacity for new drug candidates to cause undesired side effects
using appropriate in vivo and vitro models. The
majority of work is conducted to investigate the effects of compounds
on vital functions (such as cardiovascular and the central nervous
system) forming part of a package required by Regulatory Authorities
before the initiation of clinical trials.
The successful applicant will be involved in the design, conduct
and reporting of in vivo or vitro studies to investigate
the effects of compounds on the cardiovascular system.
Ideally, the position calls for an individual that has contemporary
knowledge of the cardiovascular system, experience with study conduct
and working in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice, good communication
skills, good computer skills and ability to work well in a team.
Basic Qualifications:
The key skills required for this role include:
- BSc in an appropriate life sciences discipline or relevant
experience in in vitro and/or in vivo pharmacology
experimentation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills supported
by good IT skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and able to work well in a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
The following would also be advantageous:
- Competency or experience of in vivo animal models,
in vitro pharmacology and/or electrophysiology techniques.
- Knowledge of cardiovascular pharmacology.
- Experience with study conduct and working in accordance with
the principles of Good Laboratory Practice.
Closing date for application: 27th April 2007.
When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the
on-line application to describe how you meet the competencies required
for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information
that you have provided in your cover letter will be used to assess
your application.
To Apply:
At GSK we provide a supportive working environment, and a range
of development challenges and opportunities. We also offer competitive
benefits and compensation packages designed to attract and to retain
the very best.
For confidential consideration and efficient processing, please
apply on-line at:
http://careers.peopleclick.com/client_gsk/BU1/External_Pages_UK/newcandidate.asp?Source=
SPS&JobID=115785
Please only apply by clicking on this link or by cutting
and pasting it into your web browser.
All data processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
GSK is an equal opportunities employer and is proud to promote
an open culture. To enable GSK to meet its commitment as a two ticks
employer please let us know if you have a disability.
Posted April 19, 2007
Safety Pharmacologist — GlaxoSmithKline
Location: Welwyn - Hertfordshire, Southeast England
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) currently has an opportunity for a Safety
Pharmacologist to work at their site in Welwyn - Hertfordshire,
Southeast England.
GSK is a world leading research-based pharmaceutical company that
combines both individual talent and technical resources to create
a platform for the delivery for strong growth in a rapidly changing
healthcare market. Our mission is to improve the quality of human
life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.
Job Details:
Within Safety Assessment, the Safety Pharmacology Department has
responsibility for routine and investigative studies to evaluate
the capacity for new drug candidates to cause undesired side effects
using appropriate in vitro models. The majority of work
is conducted to investigate the effects of compounds on vital functions
(such as cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and the central nervous
system) forming part of a package required by Regulatory Authorities
before the initiation of clinical trials.
The successful applicant will be involved in the design, conduct
and reporting of in vitro studies to investigate the effects
of compounds on cardiac electrophysiology using methodology such
as whole cell patch clamping.
Ideally, the position calls for an individual that has contemporary
knowledge of the cardiovascular system (electrophysiology and pharmacology),
experience with study conduct and working in accordance with Good
Laboratory Practice, good communication skills, good computer skills
and ability to work well in a team.
Basic Qualifications:
The key skills required for this role include:
- BSc in an appropriate life sciences discipline or relevant
experience and in vitro pharmacology expertise.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills supported
by good IT skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and able to work well in a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
The following would also be advantageous:
- Competency or experience and knowledge of electrophysiology
techniques and cardiovascular pharmacology.
- Experience with study conduct and working in accordance with
the principles of Good Laboratory Practice.
- Some knowledge of preclinical drug development.
When applying for this role, please use the 'cover letter' of the
on-line application to describe how you meet the competencies required
for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information
that you have provided in your cover letter will be used to assess
your application.
Closing date for application: Friday 20th April 2007.
To Apply:
At GSK we provide a supportive working environment, and a range
of development challenges and opportunities. We also offer competitive
benefits and compensation packages designed to attract and to retain
the very best.
For confidential consideration and efficient processing, please
apply on-line at:
http://careers.peopleclick.com/client_gsk/BU1/External_Pages_UK/newcandidate.asp?Source=
SPS&JobID=115327
Please only apply by clicking on this link or by cutting
and pasting it into your web browser.
All data processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
GSK is an equal opportunities employer and is proud to promote
an open culture. To enable GSK to meet its commitment as a two ticks
employer please let us know if you have a disability.
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