Training Coordinator

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:

Provides administrative, program and project support relevant to the department. Assists with organizing, distributing and verifying the work of a department team or business unit.

Essential Functions Queries, compiles, enters, tracks and maintains electronic data and records management systems supporting department programs and processes. Coordinates the booking, setup, registration and conduct of virtual and face-to-face department level meetings and conferences. Purchases, tracks, manages and coordinates delivery of supplies and program support materials, and maintains accurate accounting and transactional records. Prepares and/or arranges delivery of training materials and other department deliverables. Performs general administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate records, faxing, filing, photocopying and ordering supplies for department programs and services. Provides logistical support for travel arrangements as needed.

Job Complexity

Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.

Job Knowledge

Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.

Business Relationships

Contacts are typically with individuals within own department and occasionally with contacts outside own organization. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation.

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:

Provides administrative, program and project support relevant to the department. Assists with organizing, distributing and verifying the work of a department team or business unit.

Essential Functions Queries, compiles, enters, tracks and maintains electronic data and records management systems supporting department programs and processes. Coordinates the booking, setup, registration and conduct of virtual and face-to-face department level meetings and conferences. Purchases, tracks, manages and coordinates delivery of supplies and program support materials, and maintains accurate accounting and transactional records. Prepares and/or arranges delivery of training materials and other department deliverables. Performs general administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate records, faxing, filing, photocopying and ordering supplies for department programs and services. Provides logistical support for travel arrangements as needed.

Job Complexity

Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.

Job Knowledge

Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.

Business Relationships

Contacts are typically with individuals within own department and occasionally with contacts outside own organization. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation.

Education and Experience: High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Technical positions may require a certificate Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 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: Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneNote, and other corporate software platforms Solid written and oral communication and interpersonal skills Solid time management skills and ability to prioritize and multitask Ability to manage, organize, and secure sensitive information Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and cross functional multi-cultural global team environment Basic analytical and organizational skills with strong attention to detail Capable of supporting small-scale collaborative meetings and presentations

Working Conditions and Environment: Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Occasional drives to site locations. Potential Occasional travel required

Physical Requirements: Frequently stationary for 4-6 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasional 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. May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups. Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management. May require 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 multitask. Regular and consistent attendance.

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Education and Experience: High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Technical positions may require a certificate Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 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: Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneNote, and other corporate software platforms Solid written and oral communication and interpersonal skills Solid time management skills and ability to prioritize and multitask Ability to manage, organize, and secure sensitive information Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and cross functional multi-cultural global team environment Basic analytical and organizational skills with strong attention to detail Capable of supporting small-scale collaborative meetings and presentations

Working Conditions and Environment: Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Occasional drives to site locations. Potential Occasional travel required

Physical Requirements: Frequently stationary for 4-6 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasional 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. May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups. Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management. May require 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 multitask. Regular and consistent attendance.

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