Vacancy Science Communication Specialist 'Global Health and PBPK Modeling'

Job description

Are you ready to enhance global health by implementing pregnancy-adjusted dosing guidelines? Join our team as a science communication specialist to lead communication and dissemination efforts for project MADAM’s groundbreaking research.

Many drugs are prescribed off-label during pregnancy. Their efficacy and safety have not been adequately studied in this population. Hence, pregnant women and their fetuses are at an increased risk of therapy failure or toxicity reactions. Therefore, our team aims to generate dosing guidelines for pregnant women, without having to conduct clinical trials. With project MADAM (Model-Adjusted Doses for All Mothers), funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, we aim to explore the use of physiologically-based pharmacokinetic modeling to establish best-evidence doses for children and pregnant women. Moreover, we will work on implementing these newly generated dosing advice by integrating them into (inter)national guidelines

As a science communication professional, you will be responsible for enhancing awareness of MADAM’s initiatives and ultimately implementing pregnancy-adjusted dosing in clinical care. This position entails developing strategies for effectively sharing our research outcomes both nationally and internationally to reach the appropriate audiences, such as patients and clinicians. Key responsibilities include networking, communicating, and disseminating project MADAM's outcomes on a national and global scale.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Developing communication and implementation strategies about the pregnancy-adjusted doses and other MADAM outcomes, both nationally and internationally.
• Creating patient information that explains pharmacokinetic modeling and adjusted dosages for use during pregnancy and in children, as well as communicating about the project - including the use of PBPK models - with various stakeholders, such as clinicians and patients.
• Proactively approaching and collaborating with various stakeholders and project teams, both nationally and internationally.
• Preparing and delivering presentations.

Place of work

The position is available within the Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology. The department has three main tasks: research, education, and clinical consultation that all contribute to our mission of improving the safe and effective use of medicines and improve treatment of intoxications.

The Department of Pharmacy's research activities focus on the following research areas: special populations: Pediatrics and Obstetrics, pharmacology of antimicrobial agents (antiretrovirals, antifungals, antibiotics, and tuberculosis drugs) and oncology drugs and sustainable pharmacy.

Furthermore, the Department houses a state-of-the-art bioanalytical laboratory, a preclinical laboratory focused on drug transport and toxicity and an excellent pharmacometrics (PBPK and popPK) group. We have strong national and international collaborations to unravel translational pharmacological research questions.

Radboudumc
Welcome to Radboud university medical center (Radboudumc), where our research groups strive for innovative solutions that make impact on health and healthcare. We challenge the status quo to overcome current and future health challenges. Our goal is to shape the future of healthcare for generations to come. Our focus is on prevention, sustainability, and meaningful care, which we achieve through our in-depth understanding of disease mechanisms, clinical science, public health research, medical technology and data science. Our approach is centered on breakthroughs that can truly enhance personalized healthcare and public health. 

At Radboudumc, a comprehensive range of research programs provide the compass for our research efforts. Each program has a clear goal, where collaboration within and outside our organization is highly valued. We integrate care, education and research in partnership with our patients to ensure that our research programs have significant impact on health and healthcare. We invite you to join us in our mission to create a healthy future for all.

Profile

We are looking for candidates with a background in Global Health, Implementation and/or Communication to focus on enhancing awareness of MADAM's initiatives, to ultimately implement pregnancy adjusted doses in clinical care. 

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of international healthcare systems, including organizations such as the WHO, as well as national healthcare frameworks. Familiarity with the dynamics of non-profit health organizations is a plus.

You have:

• A Master’s degree in Global Health, Implementation or Communication Science, ideally with a focus on healthcare communication, or a related field. Knowledge about pharmacology is a plus.
• Working experience with the implementation of health guidelines.
• A strong proficiency in English, both in writing and speaking is essential.
• The ability to work at the office minimally 2 days per week.
• Valid current working visa EU. If you are not a EU citizen please provide nationality and visa status.

Employment conditions

At Radboud university medical center, you build on your future. We are committed to providing the best care, education, and research. And we are true to our word, because we help you develop and seize opportunities and give you the room to grow. As an employer, we believe that employees should feel vital and happy at work in all stages of life. We are also committed to creating a healthy and safe working environment. Our employment conditions contribute to that. What we offer:

• A gross monthly salary between € 3.493 and € 5.504 (scale 10) for full-time employment (36 hours per week). You will also receive an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus, and, depending on the position, an allowance of 47% to 72% for working irregular hours.
• 172 vacation hours per year based on a 36-hour working week. (As of 1 January 2025, you will receive 176 vacation hours).

And there is more..

• An Employment Conditions Selection Model, allowing you to use part of your employment conditions to your choosing. For example, you can use your gross salary to purchase additional vacation hours or hours for providing informal caregiving. Or, for example, you can use your gross end-of-year bonus to purchase a bicycle, so you pay less tax.
• Plenty of opportunities for personal development. You can take a variety of courses in our online learning environment. 
• Your well-being and vitality are a priority. For example:
  • Save time for work-life balance leave. 
  • You can enjoy unlimited access to a variety of activities five days a month and take advantage of all the facilities at Radboud Sport & Culture for only €27.05 per month (instead of €41)
  • Healthy Professionals program to help you manage your energy. 
  • Company Support Team and a personal coach if you are going through a life-changing event.
  • Financially beneficial working less through a Generation Scheme as you approach state pension age.
• Support in achieving a good work-life balance at every stage of your life. Examples:
  • Advice and courses on, for example, 'Millennial dilemmas' and 'Your Career After 57'.
  • Activities at our own mindfulness center.
  • Informal caregiving consultations if you have questions about juggling work and caregiving responsibilities at home.
• In addition to statutory pregnancy and maternity leave, Radboud university medical center offers 26 weeks of parental leave, nine of which are paid. In addition, as a partner you can take a maximum of five weeks of supplementary partner leave. During supplementary partner leave and parental leave, we supplement the UWV benefit up to 100% of your salary.
• Pension accrual at the ABP Pension Fund. Radboud university medical center pays 70% of the pension premium. 
• Discounts on supplementary packages of two group health insurances and ten other types of insurance, from home insurance to legal assistance.
• An allowance for your commuting costs of € 0.18 per km up to a maximum of 40 km one way. If you use public transport to commute, we will fully reimburse the public transport costs (2nd class). If you regularly work from home, you will receive a working from home allowance of € 2.35 per day.

Application procedure

Are you ready to think further for our patients and our care? We would like to receive your application before 3 December 2024. We will then contact you shortly.

Good to know

• This position requires a Certificate of Conduct (VOG).
• You can find more information about our application procedure and frequently asked questions on our website.
• Will you be our new colleague? Then you will be given the time and space to get to know your role, your workplace, and your colleagues. An induction day for all new colleagues is an integral part of your onboarding program. 

We are recruiting for this position ourselves. Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated, but do feel free to share the vacancy in your network!

Contact

Any questions? Or wondering what it is like to work at Radboudumc? Then send a message to prof.dr. Saskia de Wildt, full professor and/or dr. Rick Greupink, assistant professor. Use the Apply button to submit your application.