Junior (Communications Officer)

The European Clinical Research Infrastructure Network (ECRIN, a public research organisation, is currently recruiting a (Junior) Communication Officer to be based at its headquarters in Paris, France. Depending on the candidate's experience, we are open to recruiting either a junior communication officer or a communication officer position. This is a 1-year full-time contract with the possibility of extension.

About ECRIN

ECRIN is a not-for-profit European research infrastructure, specialising in multinational clinical research for all medical disciplines. ECRIN connects national clinical research networks, mostly academic clinical trial units having the capacity to manage clinical trials on the national level. ECRIN provides information, consultations and operational clinical trial tasks and services to Sponsors and/or investigators of clinical trials initiated by academic investigators or small and medium-sized enterprises. ECRIN’s involvement covers all clinical trial activities, from study planning and preparation of grant applications to the set-up and conduct of multinational clinical trials in any disease area. ECRIN also contributes to a growing portfolio of EU-funded projects to develop new services, tools, and knowledge to meet the needs of medical research communities.

Roles and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Communications and Training Manager, the main duties of the (Junior) Communication Officer include:

• Implement concrete activities as outlined in the communication strategy:
  • maintenance and upgrade of the content of the website (with the support of IT specialists)
  • develop documents for internal use, and contribute to the internal newsletter
  • create documents for external communication, including the external newsletter, brochures, flyers, and social media
  • support writing and proof reading of scientific articles
• Organisation of conferences and workshops in different locations (both onsite and online with participants from across Europe):
  • Support the organisation of ECRIN’s Annual events (International Clinical Trials Day & CTU Day), training workshops / webinars, and project events as required by project managers
  • Responsible for all event logistics in collaboration with any associated partner or project manager.
• Work directly with the project manager or European Correspondent to support communication activities in ECRIN-coordinated or participating projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in international event planning (both online and face-to-face events).
• At least 2 years of experience in the field of medical writing/scientific communication in the health sector, experience of a communication or marketing function in a clinical research or drug development environment (essential).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are mandatory (English mother tongue desired or equivalent).
• Editorial excellence, producing clear, accurate, grammatically correct and creative texts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience on LinkedIn, Drupal, Canva, InDesign, and video editing software are distinct advantages.
• Critical-thinking skills, attention to factual detail and accuracy, and the ability to see relationships between ideas and organise complex information.
• University degree in health, life science or related discipline (preferably an advanced degree) is a strong advantage.
• Ability to translate clinical research into accurate but approachable language, and to tailor the information to audiences that include policymakers, funders, healthcare professionals, patients, or the general public.
• Experience in operating at the European level and working in an international environment.

The post is under the hierarchical responsibility of the ECRIN Communications & Training Manager. The post is a 1-year contract according to French law. We can consider applications for part-time employment. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.

Diversity and inclusion

ECRIN values inclusiveness, equal opportunities and non-discrimination. It offers attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.

Benefits

• All employers’ coverage following the French law: collective life and health insurance (prevoyance and mutuelle), complementary pension.
• 35-hour week with flexible working arrangements (after trial period).
• Subsidised transport.
• Ticket restaurant.

Place of employment: 30 Blvd St Jacques, 75014, Paris

Expected start date: September 2026, or as soon as possible.