Project Specialist, DMC (Remote)

Description and Requirements

ABOUT WCG : WCG’s clinical solutions are built on a foundation of best-in-class clinical services companies. We deliver transformational solutions that stimulate growth, foster compliance, and maximize efficiency for those performing clinical trials. WCG is proud to serve individuals on the frontlines of science and medicine, and the organizations striving to develop new products and therapies to improve the quality of human health. It is our role to empower them to accelerate advancement, while ensuring the risks of progress never outweigh the value of human life.

WHY WE LOVE WCG : At WCG, our employees are our most valuable asset, and as with all our assets, we invest in them with an eye toward future success. We provide each eligible employee with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their personal and financial health to help make the most of their future.

• Comprehensive Benefits package – Health, Dental, Vision, Life Disability, 401k with match, and flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs and additional work/life resources
• Referral Bonuses and Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible PTO
• Volunteer Time Off to benefit the community
• Opportunities for career development with on-the-job training, certification assistance, and continuing education reimbursement

Expected annual base salary range: $51,500 to $72,000

GPS level: P1

JOB SUMMARY: The Project Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day administration and organization of client projects (working closely with the Project Managers) to ensure that projects and their assigned deliverables are produced on time, within budget and according to the agreed upon scope of work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

• Drafting, editing, and distributing reports to clients and DMCs.
• Noticing and reporting to statistical leads inconsistencies between data tables/figures and report text.
• Ensuring quality control of documents and reports.
• Editing reports to assure consistency between presentations and text.
• Organizing confidential study materials and maintaining project logs.
• Documenting study correspondence.
• Preparing table, figure, and listing shells for Statistical Analysis Plans.
• Under the supervision of the PM, coordinating conference calls and meetings with clients and DMCs.
• Communicating with DMC members and clients with PM review.
• Drafting minutes of internal and external meetings.
• Assisting with QA or administrative projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Associate’s Degree or 1 to 2 years of related administrative experience or the equivalent combination of education, skills and experience to perform the job.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Exposure to project management team environment desired. Must have at least six (6) months of demonstrated administrative experience supporting projects or programs.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills required.
• Knowledge of financial management a plus.
• Knowledge of project management software tools and management techniques a plus.
• Excellent problem solving/decision making skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to utilize technology and tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong facilitation and coordination skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail skills required. Must take pride in work product results strive towards 100% accuracy in work processes.
• Knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical and Sensory Requirements : The physical and sensory requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be offered to individuals with disabilities to assist in performing the essential functions of the position. Work activities involve light to moderate physical effort (for example, sitting in one place for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, lifting lightweight objects, intermittent to sustained periods of keyboarding). Majority of time is spent in a seated position with frequent opportunity to move about at will. Activities require a variety of easy muscle movements. Work activities involve a frequent need to concentrate on a variety of sensory inputs for moderate to lengthy durations at a time requiring diligence and attention to interpret effectively. There will be a need to attend to single or simultaneous tasks where accuracy of details is important. The need for detailed and precise work is high.