Digestive Cancers Europe is looking for an officer to assist us with projects which have a strong medical and scientific content. As the European umbrella organisation representing national associations of patients with digestive cancer, we are involved in and develop international research and communication initiatives that require a medical or scientific background.
Title: Medical & Scientific Projects OfficerLocation: Remote (Europe) or BrusselsEmployment type: 80%–100% freelance statusReports to: CEO, Digestive Cancers EuropeStarting date: ASAP
Project Officer Responsibilities
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Contribute to the execution of DiCE’s responsibilities within EU-funded and other projects with strong medical and scientific content (preparing deliverables and reports, coordinating dissemination and communication activities, participating in consortium meetings, etc.)
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Draft and finalise reports, factsheets and other content for diverse types of audience such as the general public, patients and healthcare professionals.
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Organise, attend and participate in stakeholder meetings
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Document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings
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Ensure projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately
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Coordinate international projects in collaboration with experts and national associations
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Participate in team meetings and contribute to the growth and development of the organisation
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Contribute to the writing of new EU project proposals in the area of digestive cancers
Project Officer Requirements
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Master’s degree in biomedical sciences, biology, pharmacy or related
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Minimum three years of experience
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Experience in EU funding projects
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Scientific and/or medical writing & editing
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Ability to structure and plan own work according to agreed timelines
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Research, analyse, review and present scientific and/or medical-related information accurately, adapting content to the audience’s needs
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Able to take initiative and present new ideas for further development by the team
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Managing simultaneously diverse projects
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Attention to detail
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Highly organised
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Good communication skills
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Flexibility and ability to work remotely and effectively, both independently and as part of an international team
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Proficiency in English and preferably another European language
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Excellent use of Office tools
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Availability for travel
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Have a compassionate, human vision on life and an interest in improving the lives of patients and carers
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Proactive mindset
Desirable
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Experience with writing patient and healthcare professional information
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Experience in working in the areas of health, cancer, and treatments
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Experience in working in a patient organisation
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Communication with diverse stakeholders and building strong and productive working relationships
What we offer
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An enthusiastic working environment with solid societal value
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A one-year contract renewable
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A competitive salary
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The possibility to help grow the organisation and its impact
To apply
Please send your CV outlining your experience with a short covering letter to [email protected].
