R&D Asisstant

Ossur seeks a R&D assistant to support the administration of Ossur Asia Research and Development department in Shanghai. 

Job description

The applicant is expected to give administrative and coordinative support to the members of the R&D group.

Main tasks:

1. Gathering of various information on the laws and regulations related to the medical industry.
2. Translation of documents from English to Chinese or vice versa including webpages.
3. Assist in translation during meetings with Chinese counterparts, medical partners and other parties related to the projects.
4. General administrative support such as expense reporting, travel arrangements etc.
5. Support to project managament in R&D
6. General secreterial tasks

Education

University degree, either BA/BSc or MA/MSc is preferred. If supported with good working experience other background can be accepted.
Experience
Previous experience of assisting with administrative tasks is highly valued.  Working previously with a foreign company is a bonus but not required.
Language knowledge
The Ossur company language is English.  Therefore the applicant must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.  As communication is on of the key factors that contribute to the success of running an effective R&D department, good language skills are highly important.

Since the job will include communication with Chinese manufacturers, development partners and other parties, fluent Mandarin is a requirement for verbal communication as well as reading of Chinese.

Other language knowledge is a bonus since the applicant may need to assist foreigners visiting the Ossur facilities.
Computer knowledge
The applicant must have good knowledge of the following programs (or similar)
• MS Outlook
• MS Excel
• General ERP system user knowledge would be a bonus
Special skills
The applicant needs to be enthusiastic and highly motivated to provide the best service.  The applicant will in many cases handle communication on behalf of the company and must have good understanding of quality and customer care.

Please send your CV to: shhr@ossur.com when applying.