Training Specialist

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!

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 wellbeing of our employees. In Medical Communications, you will begin by joining our Medical Communication Academy and be provided with 4-10 weeks of best-in-class training and support! 

MedCommis truly an exceptional area at PPD. We work to improve patient health by supplying top-quality medical information services to our clients, patients and health care providers. We engage with health care professionals, regulatory agencies and pharmaceutical clients to help them navigate regulatory and compliance requirements around the world.

Summarized Purpose:

Supports the delivery, sustainment and improvement of learning products, programs, and services in order to improve corporate readiness, performance and quality.

Essential Functions Following pre-defined processes, collaborates with project teams to coordinate, document, and/or provide the development and the delivery of training products and services to maximize content retention and compliance. Supports the design, development and delivery of educational, training and learning products and services for the business. Prepares, coordinates and/or delivers pre-meeting, learning course and project working group materials, facilities, and communications per established timelines and milestones. Undertakes learning projects, assignments and administrative tasks per business needs.

Job Complexity

Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.

Job Knowledge

Learns to use professional concepts. Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.

Business Relationships

Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor, and other personnel in the department. Builds stable working relationships internally.

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!

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 wellbeing of our employees. In Medical Communications, you will begin by joining our Medical Communication Academy and be provided with 4-10 weeks of best-in-class training and support! 

MedCommis truly an exceptional area at PPD. We work to improve patient health by supplying top-quality medical information services to our clients, patients and health care providers. We engage with health care professionals, regulatory agencies and pharmaceutical clients to help them navigate regulatory and compliance requirements around the world.

Summarized Purpose:

Supports the delivery, sustainment and improvement of learning products, programs, and services in order to improve corporate readiness, performance and quality.

Essential Functions Following pre-defined processes, collaborates with project teams to coordinate, document, and/or provide the development and the delivery of training products and services to maximize content retention and compliance. Supports the design, development and delivery of educational, training and learning products and services for the business. Prepares, coordinates and/or delivers pre-meeting, learning course and project working group materials, facilities, and communications per established timelines and milestones. Undertakes learning projects, assignments and administrative tasks per business needs.

Job Complexity

Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.

Job Knowledge

Learns to use professional concepts. Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.

Business Relationships

Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor, and other personnel in the department. Builds stable working relationships internally.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years). In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to effectively apply knowledge and skills in a highly organized fashion Strong attention to detail Good computer skills in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and WebEx or other teleconference, recording/editing tools/interactive computer programs Good written and verbal communication skills with strong command of English language and grammar Good organizational and analytical problem-solving skills Ability to work productively with minimal supervision High degree of confidentiality with clinical data and client’s proprietary data Ability to attain and maintain a working knowledge of GCPs and applicable SOPs Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment as needed Proven flexibility and adaptability Ability to meet timelines and reprioritize in response to project demands

Working Conditions and Environment: Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.

Physical Requirements : Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Frequent mobility required. Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf. Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups. Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration. Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task. Regular and consistent attendance.

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Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years). In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to effectively apply knowledge and skills in a highly organized fashion Strong attention to detail Good computer skills in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and WebEx or other teleconference, recording/editing tools/interactive computer programs Good written and verbal communication skills with strong command of English language and grammar Good organizational and analytical problem-solving skills Ability to work productively with minimal supervision High degree of confidentiality with clinical data and client’s proprietary data Ability to attain and maintain a working knowledge of GCPs and applicable SOPs Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment as needed Proven flexibility and adaptability Ability to meet timelines and reprioritize in response to project demands

Working Conditions and Environment: Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.

Physical Requirements : Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Frequent mobility required. Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf. Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups. Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration. Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task. Regular and consistent attendance.

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