Assoc Optimization Specialist - Homebased

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!

Our global Clinical department consists of colleagues with institutional knowledge, in-depth therapeutic experience, and robust operational tools. Together, we help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimize delays and execute high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies.

As an Associate Optimization Specialist you will su pport t h e de sign , de v e l opme n t, de liv e r y su sta in me n t a n d im pro v e me n t o f pro duc ts, pr ogra ms, an d servic e s i n orde r t o o pt im iz e processes, be h a v iors , pe r f orma nc e a n d a u dit rea dine ss.You will be ac c ou n ta ble f or a ssigne d a c tiv itie s a n d initi a ti v e s a ime d a t su pportin g a n d/ or e n su ring q u a lity ope ra tion a l de liv e ry v ia e ff ic ie n t a n d ef f e c ti v e proce sses, asso c ia te d systems, tr a in in g a n d c ommu n ic a tio n s .

Essential Functions:Su pports a n d co lla bora te s w ith in itia tiv e tea ms to pre pa re , orga n ize , c o ordina te, docu me n t, a n d/ or pr ov ide t h e de v e lopme n t a n d de liv e r y of de pa rt me n t pr odu c tsa n d se rvic e s t o a globa lly di spe rse d cross -f u n c tion a l au die nc e . Crea te s v a rie d support ma t e ria ls, pre sen ta tion s, a n d/ o r t ools to s u pport t h e de pa rt me n t' s re mit a n d st ra te gie s.Pre pa re s, c oordi n a te s a n d/ or de liv e rs w or k in g gr ou p ma te ria ls, f a c ilit ie s a n d c ommu n ic a tio n s pe r e sta bli sh e d pr oc e sses, time lin e s a n d m ile ston e s . Su pports a n d pa rt ic ipa te s i n proces s im pro v e me n t in iti a tiv e tea ms.Pa rt ic ipa te s in a n d su pports in itia tiv e s to de v e l op, opti mize , i mprove a n d a sse ss c omp lian c e w ith pro c e sses a n d a ssoc ia te d s y ste ms/a pplica tion s, tra i n in g an d c ommu n ic a tio n s.Un de rta k e s pr oj e c t s, assig n me n ts, an d a dm in i stra tiv e ta sk s pe r busi n e ss n ee ds.

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!

Our global Clinical department consists of colleagues with institutional knowledge, in-depth therapeutic experience, and robust operational tools. Together, we help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimize delays and execute high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies.

As an Associate Optimization Specialist you will su pport t h e de sign , de v e l opme n t, de liv e r y su sta in me n t a n d im pro v e me n t o f pro duc ts, pr ogra ms, an d servic e s i n orde r t o o pt im iz e processes, be h a v iors , pe r f orma nc e a n d a u dit rea dine ss.You will be ac c ou n ta ble f or a ssigne d a c tiv itie s a n d initi a ti v e s a ime d a t su pportin g a n d/ or e n su ring q u a lity ope ra tion a l de liv e ry v ia e ff ic ie n t a n d ef f e c ti v e proce sses, asso c ia te d systems, tr a in in g a n d c ommu n ic a tio n s .

Essential Functions:Su pports a n d co lla bora te s w ith in itia tiv e tea ms to pre pa re , orga n ize , c o ordina te, docu me n t, a n d/ or pr ov ide t h e de v e lopme n t a n d de liv e r y of de pa rt me n t pr odu c tsa n d se rvic e s t o a globa lly di spe rse d cross -f u n c tion a l au die nc e . Crea te s v a rie d support ma t e ria ls, pre sen ta tion s, a n d/ o r t ools to s u pport t h e de pa rt me n t' s re mit a n d st ra te gie s.Pre pa re s, c oordi n a te s a n d/ or de liv e rs w or k in g gr ou p ma te ria ls, f a c ilit ie s a n d c ommu n ic a tio n s pe r e sta bli sh e d pr oc e sses, time lin e s a n d m ile ston e s . Su pports a n d pa rt ic ipa te s i n proces s im pro v e me n t in iti a tiv e tea ms.Pa rt ic ipa te s in a n d su pports in itia tiv e s to de v e l op, opti mize , i mprove a n d a sse ss c omp lian c e w ith pro c e sses a n d a ssoc ia te d s y ste ms/a pplica tion s, tra i n in g an d c ommu n ic a tio n s.Un de rta k e s pr oj e c t s, assig n me n ts, an d a dm in i stra tiv e ta sk s pe r busi n e ss n ee ds.

Education and Experience:

Ba ch e lor' s de gre e or e qui v a le n t a n d re le v a n t f orma l a c a de mic / v oc a tio n a l qualif ic a tionPre v iou s e x pe rie nc e t h a t provides th e kn ow le dge , sk ills , a n d a bilit ie s to pe rf o rm th e j ob (c ompa ra ble t o 0 to 2 y ea rs) .Pre v iou s c lin i c a l re sea rch e xpe rie nc e is pre f e rre d.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ba sic k n ow le dge of proced u ra l doc u me n tsBa sic u n de rsta n ding of pr oce ss im proveme n t f u n da me n ta lsFun da me n ta l inv e stiga tiv e a n d a n a ly tic a l s k illsD e c e n t n e got ia tion s k ills Fam ilia rit y w ith cl i n ic a l mana ge me n t te chn ol ogy an d sy ste ms, an d good c omp u te r skillsG ood ju dgm e n t, de c isi on m a k in g, e s c a la tion , a n d ri sk ma n a ge me n t sk ills E ff e c ti v e ora l a n d w rit te n c omm un i c a tion s k ills i nc l u di n g t h e a bilit y t o c omm un i c a te in E n glish , both ora lly a n d i n w rit in gG ood i n te rpe rson a l s k ills a n d pr oble m solv in g a bilit y G ood a tte n tio n t o de ta ilFam ilia rit y w ith re gulat or y guidelines a n d dire c tiv e sD e c e n t c rea tiv e a n d criti c a l th ink i n g s k ills

Working Environment:

PPD values the health and wellbeing 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 travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)

PPD Defining Princip le s:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are gamechangers - 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’d love to hear from you Education and Experience:

Ba ch e lor' s de gre e or e qui v a le n t a n d re le v a n t f orma l a c a de mic / v oc a tio n a l qualif ic a tionPre v iou s e x pe rie nc e t h a t provides th e kn ow le dge , sk ills , a n d a bilit ie s to pe rf o rm th e j ob (c ompa ra ble t o 0 to 2 y ea rs) .Pre v iou s c lin i c a l re sea rch e xpe rie nc e is pre f e rre d.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ba sic k n ow le dge of proced u ra l doc u me n tsBa sic u n de rsta n ding of pr oce ss im proveme n t f u n da me n ta lsFun da me n ta l inv e stiga tiv e a n d a n a ly tic a l s k illsD e c e n t n e got ia tion s k ills Fam ilia rit y w ith cl i n ic a l mana ge me n t te chn ol ogy an d sy ste ms, an d good c omp u te r skillsG ood ju dgm e n t, de c isi on m a k in g, e s c a la tion , a n d ri sk ma n a ge me n t sk ills E ff e c ti v e ora l a n d w rit te n c omm un i c a tion s k ills i nc l u di n g t h e a bilit y t o c omm un i c a te in E n glish , both ora lly a n d i n w rit in gG ood i n te rpe rson a l s k ills a n d pr oble m solv in g a bilit y G ood a tte n tio n t o de ta ilFam ilia rit y w ith re gulat or y guidelines a n d dire c tiv e sD e c e n t c rea tiv e a n d criti c a l th ink i n g s k ills

Working Environment:

PPD values the health and wellbeing 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 travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)

PPD Defining Princip le s:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are gamechangers - 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’d love to hear from you