SIA Team Specialist (remote)

About PPD:

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. At PPD, we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose- to improve health!

About the Department:

Our Site Start Up groupdelivers startup activities for clinical trials, collaborating to improve processes, cycle and flexibility. We partner with our sites, businesses and colleagues around the world to decrease startup timelines and exceed expectations.

About the Position:

The SIA Team Specialist completes site activation or amendment deliverables within the assigned projects and ensures all project deliverables meet customer expectations, as well as, contracted deliverables by providing accurate projections, report updates, and ongoing risk assessments.

About our Culture, Career Advancement and Benefits:

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees.

Job Description:

Collaborates with multiple team members in a matrix environment for the effective delivery of site activation or amendments within assigned projects.

Assists with coordination of the flow of information between internal teams, clients, or functional departments involved in site activation or amendments.

Participates in developing plans/guidelines for project implementation.

Monitors and analyzes project status to ensure successful progress and completion of all assigned projects and provides metrics and status updates to senior team members and/or upper management.

Performs risk identification and contingency planning.

Collaborates with team members to manage financial and contractual aspects of the studies related to site activation or amendments.

Participates in establishing appropriate controls to ensure that project resources and expenses are aligned with budgets

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About PPD:

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. At PPD, we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose- to improve health!

About the Department:

Our Site Start Up groupdelivers startup activities for clinical trials, collaborating to improve processes, cycle and flexibility. We partner with our sites, businesses and colleagues around the world to decrease startup timelines and exceed expectations.

About the Position:

The SIA Team Specialist completes site activation or amendment deliverables within the assigned projects and ensures all project deliverables meet customer expectations, as well as, contracted deliverables by providing accurate projections, report updates, and ongoing risk assessments.

About our Culture, Career Advancement and Benefits:

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees.

Job Description:

Collaborates with multiple team members in a matrix environment for the effective delivery of site activation or amendments within assigned projects.

Assists with coordination of the flow of information between internal teams, clients, or functional departments involved in site activation or amendments.

Participates in developing plans/guidelines for project implementation.

Monitors and analyzes project status to ensure successful progress and completion of all assigned projects and provides metrics and status updates to senior team members and/or upper management.

Performs risk identification and contingency planning.

Collaborates with team members to manage financial and contractual aspects of the studies related to site activation or amendments.

Participates in establishing appropriate controls to ensure that project resources and expenses are aligned with budgets

#LI-remote

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous clinical research experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2-5years).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Able to work well and efficiently with cross-functional teams

Organizational and communication skills

Attention to detail relevant to driving colleagues to achieve broader study deliverables

Ability to identify risks related to contractual deliverables and review potential solutions

Demonstrates basic understanding of cross-cultural awareness and is able to adapt appropriately

Basic understanding and appreciation of clinical research/ development, including medical and therapeutic areas, phases and medical terminology

Ability to lead, liaise and coordinate activities as part of a cross-functional project team

Firm knowledge/understanding of clinical development guidelines and directives

Management Role:

No management responsibility

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.

Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

May require minimal as-needed travel (under 10%)

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we would love to hear from you.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous clinical research experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2-5years).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Able to work well and efficiently with cross-functional teams

Organizational and communication skills

Attention to detail relevant to driving colleagues to achieve broader study deliverables

Ability to identify risks related to contractual deliverables and review potential solutions

Demonstrates basic understanding of cross-cultural awareness and is able to adapt appropriately

Basic understanding and appreciation of clinical research/ development, including medical and therapeutic areas, phases and medical terminology

Ability to lead, liaise and coordinate activities as part of a cross-functional project team

Firm knowledge/understanding of clinical development guidelines and directives

Management Role:

No management responsibility

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.

Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

May require minimal as-needed travel (under 10%)

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we would love to hear from you.