We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Personal Assistant to support a senior scientific leader in the life sciences industry. This role involves managing the diary, coordinating travel, and organizing induction meetings to ensure smooth operations.
Our client is a UK-based medical research organization turning early-stage science into therapies and diagnostics that improve patient outcomes. Working across rare diseases, global health, and chronic conditions, we collaborate with academic and industry partners to bring innovations closer to patients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Full calendar management, including scheduling, prioritization, and conflict resolution
* Arranging and coordinating domestic and international travel
* Organizing and facilitating induction meetings for new team members
* Providing general administrative support to ensure efficient day-to-day operations
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a PA supporting a scientific leader, ideally in the life sciences sector
* Exceptional organizational and communication skills
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities efficiently
* Available to start on or around 14th April
About Planet Pharma:
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
www.planet-pharma.com
Please click ‘apply’ or contact Charlotte Fagan (Recruitment Manager) at Planet Pharma for more information:
E: cfagan@planet-pharma.co.uk
T: +442070764110