November 27, 2009
By Biospace.com
Overview
Clinical science consultants are in high demand because of their usefulness to a number of kinds of companies, including businesses in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical devices industries. When applying to become a clinical science consultant, the basic principles of good resume writing hold true, but with a few tweaks that are specific to clinical science consultants.
Step 1
Start with an “executive summary.” This will be the first item on your resume (after your contact information, of course) and will serve as both a summary of your relevant skills and experience, but will also help specify what kind of work you would like to do. This portion will allow employers to get a quick idea of your qualifications and will also help you tailor your resume to match your employer’s interests.
Step 2
Emphasize your professional experience. When applying for a position as a clinical research consultant, the most important portion of your resume is your past experience and skills. This should comprise the bulk of your resume. List both your responsibilities and the skills for each job, paying special attention to anything that is related to clinical science.
Step 3
Tailor your resume to each job. You will have a better chance of finding work as a clinical research consultant if you make small adjustments and changes in your resume depending on the company to which you are applying. If the company makes medical devices such as pacemakers, emphasize any cardiology or engineering experience you have. If it specializes in drug development, spend more time discussing toxicology.
Step 4
List academic publications. This should come after your job experience and should include, at the very least, the basic citation information (title, authors, journal, and publication date). Order your publications from most relevant to least relevant.
Step 5
Give your education. This should be the last part of your resume and should include your graduate and undergraduate education as well as any academic honors or achievements.
Step 6
Be mindful of your “white space”. You don’t want clutter on your resume, because potential employers don’t want to have to search for relevant information. Use bullet points whenever possible, and don’t spend too much ink on work experiences or academic achievements that have little to do with the job for which you are applying.
References
Biospace.com: Biotech and Pharmaceutical News & Jobs
Clinical Scientist Resume Template
Science Resume Guidelines
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