Job Description

Qima Division: Life Sciences
Rerefence NO: REF2504V
Location: Coleraine, United Kingdom
Date of Publication: 2025.09.09
At QIMA, our daily mission is to provide services that enable our clients to demonstrate the compliance and efficacy of their products.
Present in more than 100 countries, we serve the consumer goods, food, and life sciences industries, helping over 30,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, and producers achieve excellence in quality.
We combine on-the-ground expertise, digital solutions, and scientific research to ensure our clients receive accurate and reliable data.
Our 6,000 Qimates work every day guided by our values. With a passion for the customer, integrity, and a commitment to simplifying processes, we have transformed the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry.
Our Life Sciences Division provides expert services in cellular and molecular pharmacology, dedicated to supporting the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. We offer a recognised alternative to animal testing through innovative research methods, as well as proven expertise in skin and hair image acquisition and analysis. As a CRO dedicated to skin research services, we deliver comprehensive solutions for Phase I and I/II clinical studies to evaluate medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, and dietary supplements.
Our aim is to support our clients daily in proving and illustrating the efficacy of their products and thus meeting the new challenges of the dermo-cosmetic and pharmaceutical markets.
We are seeking a passionate scientist, holding a PhD in oncology, immunology, neurobiology, or a related field, eager to transition into a strategic role at the crossroads of marketing, scientific communication, and business development.
Reporting to the Marketing & Communication Director - Life Sciences, you will act as the marketing and scientific lead for your segment. You will work closely with the marketing team, the sales team, R&D teams, and our external partners (agencies, designers, freelancers).
Your responsibilities will include:

• Segment development & management: define the segment-specific marketing strategy in close collaboration with the Marketing Director and Head of Pharma, implement action plans, monitor performance, and prepare reporting.
• Content creation: scientific and marketing materials such as PowerPoint presentations, sales arguments, technical sheets, brochures, white papers, and specialized articles.
• Scientific & regulatory watch: track research advances, identify trends and innovations in your therapeutic areas.
• Scientific communication & outreach: transform complex data into clear, engaging messages adapted to different audiences (sales teams, clients, conferences).
• Sales support: train sales teams, create sales tools and educational materials.
• Inbound marketing: manage web pages related to your segment, write articles and optimize SEO, contribute to traffic growth and lead generation.
• Events & webinars: prepare content, scripts, presentations, and ensure follow-up after events.
• Business growth initiatives: lead targeted actions to attract new clients and drive revenue growth in your segment.

Your Profile

• PhD in oncology, immunology, neurobiology, or a related field.
• Strong scientific background and ability to keep up to date with therapeutic area developments.
• Initial experience (internship, postdoc, or employment) in the pharmaceutical industry or a CRO (ideally in marketing, business development, or scientific communication).
• Excellent writing skills and ability to simplify complex information while maintaining scientific rigor.
• Strong oral communication skills in professional settings and during presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent) is a plus.

Languages:

• Fluent English (written and spoken) is essential.
• Proficiency in French is a strong asset.

Personal Skills
We are looking for someone who is:

• Autonomous and proactive, capable of managing a market segment.
• Rigorous and results-oriented, with a strong sense of priorities.
• Creative and innovative, bringing new ideas and approaches.
• Curious, always monitoring scientific advances and market trends.
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Motivated by innovation and growth in a dynamic, international environment.

Skills Required