Description
The Project Management Academy (PM Academy) at Fortrea is seeking a Project Coordinator-I to support project leads in a face-to-face, continuous learning environment. As a Project Coordinator-I, you will perform essential duties with guidance and support from the Fortrea team, including Project Leads, Line Managers, mentors, and subject matter experts.
Operational Delivery:
- Manage project schedules using MS Project, CTMS, and other trackers, escalating timeline risks as needed.
- Assist with financial tracking and reconciliation, including timesheet and budget reviews, vendor financial tracking, and sponsor contract financial tracking.
- Conduct Contract vs Study Plan Reviews, maintain out-of-scope work trackers, and assist with Change Order Forms.
- Update risk identification and issue resolution tools, ensuring Xcellerate Risk Assessment Categorization Tool (RACT) completion.
- Support study teams in identifying, preventing, and closing quality compliance gaps, and preparing for audits and investigations.
- Facilitate study team communication and collaboration, setting up team meetings, updating logs, and maintaining project directories.
- Collaborate with support functions to facilitate timely TMF uploading, reviews, and issue resolution.
Qualifications:
- University/college degree in life sciences or a related field, or certification in a related allied health profession.
- Alternatively, three or more years of relevant clinical research experience in pharmaceutical, CRO industries, or healthcare settings.
Experience:
- 0-2 years of relevant industry experience.
- Knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP, including international regulatory requirements.
- Computer competency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Project, Access, PowerPoint).
- Ability to develop accurate study-related documents with minimal supervision and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Standard office environment.
- Must be able to work at a computer keyboard for 6-8 hours per day.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing work assignments as business needs require.