Library Specialist (Contract), Alkermes, Inc., Waltham, MA
Posted June 14, 2017
Alkermes plc is a fully integrated, global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases. The company has a diversified commercial product portfolio and a substantial clinical pipeline of product candidates for chronic diseases that include schizophrenia, depression, addiction and multiple sclerosis. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Alkermes plc has an R&D center in Waltham, Massachusetts; a research and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio.
Position Overview
Alkermes seeks an innovative and service oriented professional to join the Medical Affairs department as a Library Specialist for Knowledge Management Services/Scientific Affairs. As Library Specialist in the Knowledge Management Services/ Scientific Affairs group, the individual will play a key role in supporting in daily operations for the growing department. Some of those roles includes: supporting the Alkermes Global R & D organization with respect to peer reviewed publication requests, information and database searches and provide citation management services to support clinical development programs, product pipeline and marketed products.
The successful candidate will maintain strong awareness of organizational needs, be willing to proactively and assertively assist staff members in providing, archiving and disseminating information in a timely fashion.
The candidate should have Bachelor’s degree in biology, psychology or other life sciences field & preferably with an MS degree in Library Sciences & with strong people & computer related skills.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain citation management services for the R&D organization (EndNote)
- Provide daily operation support for Alkermes Virtual Library (QUOSA)
- Support document delivery services
- Provide customer service and support for staff
- Provide literature references to support internal/external presentations
- Assist in preparing documents & linking references for internal CCC review
- Assist in preparing information for various education venues
- Support customized literature searches on request
Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree in life sciences & preferably with a Masters in Library Sciences
- 0-3 years of experience.
- Familiarity with literature search engines e.g. PubMed
Please apply directly at:
https://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=ALKERMES&cws=41&rid=7589