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Associate Consultant - UK


Company : Scendea


Location : Bishop\'s Stortford, Hertfordshire


Created : 2025-08-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The Role Scendea is seeking Regulatory Affairs Associate Consultants to join the global team in a full-time position, in our Bishop''s Stortford Office, UK. This exciting opportunity is ideal for someone at an entry-level, wanting to start their career in medical/scientific writing and regulatory consulting. At Scendea, we provide the training and guidance to enable you to deliver high-quality technical regulatory advice and product development strategies to our global clients, whilst also supporting your professional growth within a highly professional, internationally recognised team. Key Objectives Undertake the writing of product development and regulatory-related documents. Perform literature/data searches and collate/summarise. Project management activities to ensure delivery of contract activities including direct contact with clients. Manage project documentation within company systems. Assess and analyse scientific data. Provide support to colleagues within the Scendea team. Location & Reporting Structure This role is a full-time permanent position with the requirement to work in our Hertfordshire office daily. The selected candidate will report directly to one of the more senior team members. Skills and Experience A high scientific calibre with a life science focused BSc (or equivalent), and a higher degree (e.g., a life science focused MSc or PhD). Experience with regards to medical/scientific writing would be advantageous for this position, A general awareness of drug development and medical/regulatory affairs. Completion of an industry specific course would be advantageous. Experience in successfully managing multiple projects. Ability to work in a proactive and autonomous manner as well as being part of a team. A clear ambition to progress your career in medical/scientific writing and regulatory consulting. Ability to balance competing priorities and complete work within a set timeframe. Good organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail. Excellent writing skills in English you will be expected to summarise complex scientific data, thus facilitating the review of such data by external parties. Well-developed verbal communication and presentation skills in English. High level of computer literacy and competency in MS Office programs. Willingness to work flexible hours and travel for short periods, sometimes at short notice, within Australia, and/or internationally. Commercial experience is not a prerequisite for this position. The Company Scendea is an international product development and regulatory consulting group delivering market-leading scientific expertise & regulatory solutions, to advance healthcare innovation worldwide. We are passionate about delivering strategic and operational support to clients, with a strong commitment to problem-solving and redefining customer service. Our goal is to streamline the product development process, reduce time-to-market, and minimise overall development costs. With a current team of over 50 staff based in the UK, Netherlands, Australia, and the US, Scendea is undergoing a period of significant growth, with the addition of new office locations and service lines to facilitate the delivery of expert and strategic global regulatory consulting services to our rapidly growing client base. We are equally committed to making a positive impact on society by managing our environmental impacts and contributing to a low-carbon economy. Our inclusive work culture values transparency, ethical collaboration with clients, and employee involvement in key decision-making processes, ensuring that our team is respected, supported, and engaged. Benefits A competitive salary. Generous bonus program, which rewards success. 26 days holiday plus discretionary additional days for birthday and work anniversary and public holidays. 5% employer pension contribution. Private Healthcare insurance. Access to Employee Assistance Programme. Employee Ownership Trust Scheme. A challenging and stimulating position for a dynamic and competent scientist, wanting to contribute to a growing business and a rapidly expanding team. Coaching and mentoring to support your continuous learning, tailored to your individual needs. Support of your professional development within a highly professional, internationally recognised dynamic team. A unique working environment driven by strong company values and a very high level of employee engagement across the international organisation. As a Scendea Employee Part of what makes Scendea successful is the highly motivated people who work for us and their enthusiasm for what we do and stand for. We recruit individuals whose passion, drive, integrity and customer orientation shines through. You are a motivated individual who can instil trust and confidence in our customer relationships whilst having a natural aptitude for getting the best out of people internally. You will inspire others through your commitment, motivation, expertise, professional manner and always placing the customer at the centre of everything you do. Scendea Values Excellence We strive for excellence by challenging our approach, whilst having confidence in our abilities, showing determination to learn and grow. Client Focused We work closely with our clients, creating meaningful relationships and delivering best-in-class customer service to ensure mutual success. Integrity We act with honesty, transparency, and authenticity to inspire trust in our relationships. Collaboration We celebrate diversity, communicate effectively, and believe that together, we can achieve more. Innovation We encourage new ideas, curiosity and creativity, to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Eligibility & Conditions Applicants must reside and be eligible to work in the UK without the requirement for sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be in an easily commutable distance to the Bishop''s Stortford office. Closing date for applications is 31st July 2025 and candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application by no later than 7th August 2025.55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc