Clinical Project Associate
12 month Contract
start date ASAP
Job Purpose
The Project Associate (PA) supports the planning and execution of multiple clinical development initiatives. Working closely with Clinical Development colleagues and cross‑functional stakeholders, the PA drives operational efficiency and contributes to successful project delivery. The role ensures project activities are well‑organized, deadlines are met, and communication flows effectively.
Major Activities
* Project Planning, Coordination and Execution: Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, contribute to content of key deliverables, ensure all aspects of the project are organized and tracked effectively, monitor completion status of deliverables, flag issues and opportunities, and elevate as needed.
* Documentation Management: Maintain and manage project documents, reports, and meeting agendas/minutes, ensuring that all records are accurate and accessible.
* Meeting Preparation & Facilitation: Schedule, prepare, and co‑facilitate project meetings and workshops, adhering to meeting excellence standards (agenda, minutes, action items).
* Communication: Act as a liaison between project teams and stakeholders, facilitating seamless information flow and collaboration.
* Content creation: Create structured content in PowerPoint to support project needs and communicate with project teams and stakeholders.
* Quality Assurance: Monitor project deliverables to ensure they meet predefined quality standards. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.
* Risk Management: Identify potential risks in project execution and collaborate with the team to develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
* Data Analysis: Analyze project‑related data to extract insights that support informed decision‑making. Contribute benchmarking and background research on regulatory landscapes and industry practices.
Primary focus will be supporting the Protocol Design Excellence (PDE) team within the Clinical Science group.
Education and/or professional experience
* Bachelor's degree in life sciences, public health, or a related field.
Languages
* Fluent English (oral and written)
Experience / Professional Requirements
* 2–3 years of experience in clinical research, project coordination, or consultancy.
* Understanding of drug development processes and familiarity with clinical trial processes and regulatory frameworks.
* Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
* Delivery focus; reliable and responsive to requests.
* Ability to multi‑task and prioritize.
* Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
* Successful relationship builder and communicator.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
* Desirable: Experience with AI tools in clinical development.
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