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Are you a bit tired of the standard old-fashioned way of doing things in the construction industry? Are you a construction engineer aka section engineer/sub agent/agent/package manager/project manager (jeez they have lots of names don’t they!)? Do you get deep satisfaction from making things run more efficiently using a good dose of common sense and maybe a bit of technology? Have you always cared about the importance of proper planning and the connection between the schedule and the real day-to-day delivery of the job? Have you ever wanted to work a bit more flexibly but still be hands-on in construction and improving the industry? Sounds like a dream. Well, it isn’t, it is quite real! Read on! We are Laminar Projects! We are an award winning consultancy that implements technology to improve the delivery of complex construction projects. Improving construction strengthens the very foundation of human civilisation. (_ it) We also have a separate product team, Shape Construction, that takes the deep understanding of the projects we work on to develop construction management software products. The core of all this is our true secret sauce; people. We only recruit kind and authentic people who are fast learners. We are deeply focused on designing a new type of place that is optimised for the flourishing of the people in the team first and foremost. This approach has allowed us to grow from just 2 people in 2017 to over 200 today and we are still very much at the beginning! Joining us isn’t just some “job”, we challenge you to be your best self in all aspects of life. Our vision is designed to align how we operate with the fundamental aspects that enable anyone to have a fulfilled life: · Connects us with meaningful relationships · Inspires us to develop ourselves to become better humans · Empowers us to pursue our own learning adventures _ 4 core values for a good life We believe a life of human flourishing is all about meaningful relationships with others and challenging yourself to create a positive impact. Our four core values are grow yourself, care about people, execute to greatness and build civilisation. This philosophy goes much deeper and you can see more on our website. We are achieving this vision through the following two missions: 1. To fully digitise the construction of human civilisation, 2. To create a new type of organisation that enables human flourishing while delivering a huge positive impact on society Laminar Projects is proud to be recognized as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Construction, Engineering & Property™ for 2024! Join a team where learning, collaboration, and growth are at the core of everything we do, and where solving big challenges is part of the fun. _ The Role This is a hybrid role which will combine remote working with site presence in client projects. Purpose of the role You will be helping to plan some of the most complex and interesting projects in the world. Team This role is part of our Project Management Consultancy which focuses on: · Understanding what the real problems of projects are · Implementing the best solutions to those problems · Developing scalable best practices, tools and technology More specifically you will be part of our Project Planning Discipline Team who are industry leaders in the planning of complex construction projects. Your initial leader will be one of our planning discipline directors. Your top 3 objectives 1. To make construction projects deliver to near perfection, 2. To create scalable and repeatable solutions to common problems, 3. To develop yourself and everyone around you Your top 5 responsibilities 1. Own the plan: Own the project plan for one or more projects and ensure that the project is working to it effectively. Ensure delays are mitigated and managed commercially, 2. Own the outcome: You may not be the project manager ultimately responsible for the results but you are sure as heck responsible for putting in your best effort to ensure the project’s understanding and focus on the plan no matter how stubborn they are!, 3. Report and inform: Provide simple actionable reports to stakeholders at all levels that help them deliver their part of the project more efficiently and effectively, 4. Make scalable solutions: Develop scalable and repeatable best practices and tools in collaboration with the team so that long-term impact is achieved, 5. Develop everyone: Maximise the development of your team personally and professionally and educate our clients to improve as well. (even if you are junior you can help your leader develop too!) Your Capabilities We train you in the full breadth of project management skills including planning, commercial, leadership, communication and technology so that you become an expert project leader equipped to transform any project you touch. Must-Have (The fundamentals) · Mastery: Construction engineering background with at least 2+ years of experience on construction projects · Communication: Proficient communicator in written and verbal English · Leadership: You lead yourself proactively and lead others by asking the right questions and challenging them · Impact: A track record of making projects and organisations better beyond just doing the basics Nice to Have (If you don’t have it now you will be trained intensively after joining) · Mastery: Decent Excel skills and a strong interest in data, experience in project planning both software and principles · Communication: The charisma, influence and presence to get construction people to do new things and take the best approach · Leadership: A proven leader/coach/developer of teams or teams of teams · Impact: A track record of implementing scalable and repeatable solutions in projects and organisations that had a significant positive impact Laminar isn’t the place for you if any of the following is true: · You want an easy, chilled-out role without much challenge · You like to be the smartest person in the room · You don’t like continuously receiving honest candid feedback · You prefer to do your own thing rather than work with a team At Laminar we value diverse experiences and perspectives, empowering each member to contribute their unique expertise towards our collective success, so if you don’t think you meet all the criteria but still are excited about this role we encourage you to apply anyways! _ Salary and Benefits Standard Stuff • Competitive salary dependent on location and capability, • Paid Annual Leave 25 days + statutory Bank Holidays, • Pension (Match contribution up to 7%), • Private health insurance, • In-House Coaching Sessions, • Discretionary bonus scheme for all team members. The Life-Changing Stuff · Flexibility: Getting things done is what really matters, not what time of day you do it. That means you don’t have to ask permission for things like picking up your kids or going to the doctor, just keep your team in the loop if you think they will be affected. · Grow your whole self: Our leaders are more like coaches and one of our main objectives is to give 5 years’ worth of learning and development for every 1 year with us. You have a coach, mentor, well-being therapist and a development-orientated environment: That’s literally what our vision is all about and the primary reason Laminar exists. · Be surrounded by the best: We only hire and retain the very best people. You might be used to being the smartest in the room but that won’t be the case in Laminar. You will be surrounded by people you can learn from. We are 100% meritocratic so fast progression is the norm. You will be supported to excel in whichever areas you are most interested in! With Laminar, development is unbounded. · Long-term impact: We are focused on solving the biggest issues in construction project delivery in a way that can spread and outlast us _ Application We get thousands of applications so please write us a letter as part of your application explaining: · Why do you want to join us? · What do you think you bring to the team? We aren't a giant faceless corporation; we really care about the people who want to join our team so all letters will be read thoroughly. You must be located and have the current right to work in the UK/EU. We can support the transfer of existing UK visas, but cannot sponsor new visas. In terms of application, we usually start with an intro call to tell you what we are all about in a casual conversation. That helps you to know us a bit better and tell us a bit about yourself. \n \n

Frankfurt/Main, Germany | Full time | Hybrid | R1560755 The FTE Medical Writer will serve as an integrated member of the team, delivering medical writing services for the development of clinical documents, including Clinical Trial Reports (CTRs), Trial Design Outlines/Clinical Trial Protocols (TDOs/CTPs) and CTP amendments, Briefing Books, Investigator’s Brochures (IBs) and IB updates, Biomarker Reports, and submission documents such as the Summary of Clinical Efficacy and Safety, etc. Emphasis will be placed on the therapeutic areas of eye health and inflammation; senior-level experience in these areas is preferred. The FTE Medical Writer will work on a dedicated basis and be embedded in sponsor’s processes and workflows, including Feedback and Alignment Meetings. In this role, the FTE Medical Writer will participate in ongoing project-related activities, such as planning, project discussions, and all required training sessions. The FTE Medical Writer will adopt sponsor’s systems, tools, and methodologies to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment with internal teams. Tasks typically include, but are not limited to: Document management: Set-up and management of clinical document in the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) Review and approval of the Statistical Analysis Plan in the EDMS Management of timelines including proposal of timelines to trial/project team (based on timelines communicated by sponsor), finalising them after agreement, and updating them as appropriate Preparation for and attendance of the required trial team meetings or submission meetings Preparation, conduct, and documentation of kick-off meetings, e.g. for TDO/CTP, IB or CTR writing Preparation, conduct, and documentation of Results Alignment Meetings (RAM; not applicable for Phase I in healthy volunteer studies) Writing of drafts including appropriate in-text tables and figures according to the timelines agreed upon with trial/project team Provision of drafts and management of all review cycles by the trial/project team, reaching consensus on comments/changes, integration of changes into the text, and completion of the Review Documentation Form (as applicable) Initiation and monitoring or conducting of Quality Control (QC) checks as well as completion of the Quality Control Documentation Form (QCDF) Creation and provision of the final document version to the trial/project team Initiation of publishing and pre-archive checks, monitoring and resolution of findings E-approval of final clinical document in the EDMS Technical checks after the final draft of initial IBs and IB updates in the EDMS, and by going through a Final Formatting checklist document FTE Medical Writer will follow the appropriate process as per document type and according to sponsor SOPs Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, clinical, regulatory, or related field required; advanced degree (e.g., MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD) preferred Approx 5 years of experience in medical writing within the biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry; equivalent experience in clinical or preclinical development will also be considered Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements and guidelines (e.g., ICH, FDA, EMA) across all phases of clinical development Broad understanding of clinical research processes, including study design, data analysis, and regulatory submission requirements Demonstrated ability to lead writing activities for complex documents and provide strategic input to cross-functional teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and accurately present complex scientific and clinical information Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment while also operating independently when needed High attention to detail with a commitment to quality, consistency, and scientific accuracy Proficiency in Microsoft Word and document formatting best practices Experience with electronic document management systems (eDMS) and familiarity with document templates, style guides, and structured authoring tools IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism. You’ll split your time between home and the office, giving you the flexibility to focus where you work best while still building strong in-person connections with your team. This model combines the autonomy of remote work with the collaboration, energy and resources of an office environment. "I like that we're different. I like that we're a unique organization unlike any other. I like to think of us as the intelligence company for life sciences and healthcare. I do believe there's nothing else like this organization in the world. So if you like something that's different and interesting, you're going to like IQVIA. If you like an organization that has a variety of opportunities, from IT to big data to AI to finance to HR, there are so many opportunities to have an impact." "The culture in IQVIA is to be constantly looking at how we can do things better to help our customers, to bring life-changing medicines to patients and also to be a part in designing and developing and implementing these solutions. And so I think it's a great place to join because there is that organizational focus and commitment in driving forward the innovation and just the ability, I think, to work with cross-functional teams who are all excited to be working in these areas. It's a fantastic opportunity." "First of all, we are humans, we have some moments in our lives that are so very important and we need to respect. And something I also always love about IQVIA was that my leaders and people with which I have been working, they always respected a lot as well our personal lives. I never miss a parents' meeting of my kids, and this is something that we shouldn't be giving for granted." Senior Director Global Site Activation "I like that we're different. I like that we're a unique organization unlike any other. I like to think of us as the intelligence company for life sciences and healthcare. I do believe there's nothing else like this organization in the world. So if you like something that's different and interesting, you're going to like IQVIA. If you like an organization that has a variety of opportunities, from IT to big data to AI to finance to HR, there are so many opportunities to have an impact." Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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