Coordinator / Project Management - Research

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We have an excellent opportunity for a <strong>CITES and Permit Coordinator </strong>on our Sample Management Team in <strong>Madison, WI.  </strong>Labcorp Drug Development's work in developing new pharmaceutical solutions has an incredible impact on millions of lives worldwide. Be a part of this life-saving work and help improve patients' lives while growing your career.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As a CITES and Permit Coordinator you will use your strong organizational and communication skills to oversee all CITES permits, health certificates and further documents in the context of sample shipments. This includes conducting all customs matters related to import, export and rep-export ensuring compliance with legal regulations, particularly Animal Protection Law, custom regulations, GLP as well as internal and external guidelines and operations procedures. Closely cooperates with the Study Direction, Sample Management, and Shipping/Logistics teams.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Candidates given best consideration will have the following:</span></p><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Regulatory experience</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Project management experience</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to work well independently</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong verbal and written communication skills</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong organizational skills</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Computer savvy</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Effective negotiator</span></li><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Focus on quality and integrity</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent training provided<strong> with extensive benefits </strong>including a variety of medical plans, dental plans, and vision plan; 24 days of PTO in the first year, tuition reimbursement, 401K with 5% matching, employee stock purchase plan and much more!</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Other duties include:</span></p><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Creating customs documents and of the application for import and export permits for animal samples to the federal agency for nature conservation, for the application for epidemics and protection permits and for the completeness of CITES border crossing documentation.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinates and optimizes the documentation of (e.g. health certificates), and is responsible for the completeness of legally required documentation.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Responsible for close cooperation with authorities and with customs authorities regarding approval processes for import and export of samples.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Creates shipping documents and commercial invoices for sample shipments and sends appropriate documents to clients.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Conducts all customs matters related to the import, export and re-export of test substances and other goods including their physical presentation to the customs office.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Co-operates in early stages with Sponsors concerning the timely shipment of test substances and concerning the correct declaration of shipments under customs exemption.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Creates customs applications, shipping documents and commercial invoices for substance shipment and sends appropriate documents to clients.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinates the registration of arriving substances with the Laboratory Operations section, Logistics group and the Study Directors.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Monitors the correct documentation of remaining test substances.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Performs the customs procedures of exports for returning substances to the sponsor or for destruction of substances including their physical presentation to customs.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensures the completeness and the archiving of the required customs documentation. </span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Acts as the contact for internal and external clients, for external transport companies and for suppliers.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Performs quality controls and other reviews of data.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt .5in;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepares and maintains SOPs.</span></li></ul><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Relevant national level of education in comparison to High School Diploma or equivalent, CSE A level or equivalent required.  A Bachelor's Degree (or higher) preferred.</span></p><h2>Experience:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;">- 2-3 years professional experience in this or similar field.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;">- Regulatory experience required, and experience with working with government agencies preferred.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;">- Project management experience preferred.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;">- Ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with internal and external customers required.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva; font-size: 12pt;">- Ability to use several software packages i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Access required.</span></p>