PPD is a leading global contract research organization. At PPD we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose - to improve health.
As a Project Assistant, Provides administrative and technical support to Project Team including planning, organizing and coordinating responsibilities of project administration. Maintains procedures, guidelines and documentation. Assists with maintaining project records and ensuring that all regulatory documents are correct, processed and approved. Completes data entry and supports maintenance of data base repositories. Assists in preparing reports and data collection for analysis. Supports quality review
The basic purpose of the Project Assistant is to provide technical support to the project team.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;
- Assists with review, coordination and compilation of files and other materials. Distributes project documents and supplies.
- Processes and tracks local regulatory, study specific or department documents.
- Performs file review. Organizes and maintains correspondence files and other departmental records. Analyzes and reconciles project documents, metrics and findings reports within specified timelines.
- Assists with clarification and resolution of findings related to documentation.
- May assist with translation materials and translation QC upon request.
- Composes, copies and distributes communications, reports, documents and forms. Performs mass mailings and communications.
- Provides accesses to company, client and vendor systems.
- Processes local payments (translations, EC/IEC, other local vendors, etc.)
- Assists on project management ad-hoc activities, producing reports or on study plan edition.
- Coordinates team conference calls and completes and distributes meeting minutes from internal/client/vendor meetings as applicable.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to work in a team or independently as required
- Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
- Ability to effectively analyze project-specific data/systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Strong customer focus
- Flexibility to prioritize workload to meet changing project timelines
- Ability to attain and maintain a good working knowledge of applicable regulations and procedural documents for all non-clinical/clinical aspects of project implementation, execution and closeout
- Good English language and grammar skills
- Good computer skills, proficient in MS Office, ability to obtain knowledge and master all database systems and modern technology
- Critical thinking skills, including but not limited to critical mindset, in-depth investigation for appropriate root cause analysis and problem solving
- Skills to work under constant pressure to meet project/client deliverables and timelines.
As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture, where PPD clinical research services truly value a work-life balance. Weve grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together. We are a global organization but with a local feel.
Our 4i Values:
Integrity Innovation Intensity Involvement
If you resonate with our 4i values above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the worlds most urgent health needs, submit your application wed love to hear from you!
As we are likely to receive many applications, sometimes we are unable to provide feedback to everyone.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
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