Project Associate - Canada
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Associate will drive and support overall project management activities to ensure successful execution of clinical trials, which may range from single service studies to full scope or multiple protocol and/or global projects. This role requires coordination of project tasks, maintaining documentation, communicating with stakeholders, and maintenance of timelines and budgets.
A Project Associate may be allocated to function at the Sr. Project Associate (Sr. PA) level within a large project team or on a small project.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
•Drives the planning and execution of elements of clinical trials in partnership with the Project Lead.
•Ensures projects adhere to strict timelines and are delivered within budget.
•Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for the efficient execution of projects.
•Conducts ongoing analysis of project performance to drive the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
•May maintain and distribute study-specific financial reports and contribute to study's financial health using financial processes and systems.
•Documents project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.
•Leads communication between project team members, ensuring all parties are informed of project status and changes.
•Documents and escalates project risks and issues and drives timely follow-through and completion.
•Maintenance of systems and project management tools and methodologies.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
•Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) level of qualification in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, project management or related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
•Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements.
•Strong organizational skills.
•Ability to manage time and work independently.
•High proficiency with full MS Office Applications and/or project management software tools.
•Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform, influence, convince, and persuade.
•Ability to travel if necessary preferred (approximately 5%).
•Effective verbal and writing skills in English.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
•Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) level of qualification in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, project management or related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
•Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements.
•Strong organizational skills.
•Ability to manage time and work independently.
•High proficiency with full MS Office Applications and/or project management software tools.
•Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform, influence, convince, and persuade.
•Ability to travel if necessary preferred (approximately 5%).
•Effective verbal and writing skills in English.
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