Description
Syneos Health is seeking a Sr. Project Associate to join their Clinical Solutions team. As a Sr. Project Associate, you will drive the planning and execution of elements of clinical trials in partnership with the Project Lead, ensuring projects adhere to strict timelines and are delivered within budget.
Responsibilities:
- Drive the planning and execution of elements of clinical trials in partnership with the Project Lead
- Ensure projects adhere to strict timelines and are delivered within budget
- Serve as subject matter expert of relevant project management tools and systems
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the efficient execution of projects
- Maintain and distribute study-specific financial reports and contribute to study's financial health using financial processes and systems
- Conduct ongoing analysis of project performance to drive the successful completion of short and long-term goals
- Document project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders
- Lead communication between project team members, ensuring all parties are informed of project status and changes
- Document and escalate project risks and issues and drive timely follow-through and completion
- Maintain systems and project management tools and methodologies
- Drive quality assurance activities, including preparation for audits and internal review, prepare documentation and follow through to resolution on actionable issues
- Oversee tasks and activities by providing mentorship and coordinating junior team members, while operating independently with minimal oversight
Qualifications:
- 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