Senior Project Assistant

PPD

(Wilmington, North Carolina)

Full Time

Job Posting Details

About PPD

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations.

Responsibilities

Composes, word processes, proofreads, and spell checks sponsor correspondence and other study related documents for Project Manager and IRB submittal
Submits documents to IRB as needed (includes initial submission and any updates to study)
Assists supervisor in oversight of staff and assuring departmental timelines are met. Is available to Project Assistants as a resource for assistance with job-related issues. Acts as back-up for supervisor when he/she is not available
Assists in creating/updating manual for Project Assistants. Assists in updating all departmental documents
Audits study files to ensure all project documents are accounted for and no incorrectly filed documents exist in the file
Enters, updates, maintains, and tracks project data in the Oracle database

Ideal Candidate

**Education and Experience:**

* Associates degree in a business related field
* Completion of a medical terminology course
* 3-4 years of administrative support experience with emphasis on word processing database entry, spreadsheet usage, and detailed filing (applicable clinical research experience can be substituted for part of administrative support experience)
* Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**

* Experience working with an IRB
* MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Knowledge of other computer software and programs where applicable
* Excellent typing skills
* Excellent communication and organizational skills
* Detail oriented
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
* Ability to prioritize efficiently
* Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude and maturity
* Must be able to handle confidential information appropriately
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to work with clients and different levels of employees in a professional manner

Education and Experience:

Associates degree in a business related field
Completion of a medical terminology course
3-4 years of administrative support experience with emphasis on word processing database entry, spreadsheet usage, and detailed filing (applicable clinical research experience can be substituted for part of administrative support experience)
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience working with an IRB
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of other computer software and programs where applicable
Excellent typing skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Detail oriented
Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
Ability to prioritize efficiently
Must be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude and maturity
Must be able to handle confidential information appropriately
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work with clients and different levels of employees in a professional manner