Administrative Assistant (Clinical Research)

SIGA Technologies, Inc. (www.siga.com) is seeking an exceptionally organized and astute Administrative Assistant to join SIGA’s Research & Development Team in Corvallis, Oregon. This role reports to the Associate Director, Clinical Research and provides administrative support to the department including organizing projects related to SIGA’s Clinical Research activities. The assistant also provides cross-functional support to internal R&D teams. As a full time (40 hours/week) position, this role is eligible for SIGA’s full benefits package including company paid medical, dental, and vision benefits, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance and paid time off. This position has the option for a remote or hybrid work arrangement and may require domestic travel up to 5% of the time.

Responsibilities for this position include:

· Provide administrative assistance to the Associate Director, Clinical Research

· Work closely with the Associate Director, Clinical Research and other team members in support of clinical and project management activities including day-to-day clinical operation

· Act as liaison between company and subcontractors

· Coordinate documentation filing and subcontractor deliverables

· Review material for completeness, internal consistency with other documents, and conformance to internal policies

· Ensure compliance with company standards and policies

· Provide assistance to cross-functional R&D teams, as needed

· Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications include:

Bachelors Degree in a relevant field with at least two (2) years of experience supporting clinical trials and pharmacovigilance, required

Experience working in a small to mid-sized company preferred

The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge and abilities:

· Must be proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Must have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

· Must possess exceptional organizational skills

· Must be able to work independently as well as in groups

· Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines

· Detail oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment requiring the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task

· Must be able to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive situations with tact, professionalism and diplomacy.

About SIGA:

SIGA Technologies, Inc. is a public, commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on providing solutions for unmet needs in the health security market that comprises medical countermeasures against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats, as well as emerging infectious diseases. The company is headquartered in New York City, with research and development facilities in Corvallis, Oregon. In July 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved SIGA’s first product, oral TPOXX® (tecovirimat), for the treatment of smallpox. Oral TPOXX is a novel small-molecule drug that has been delivered to the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) under the Project BioShield Act of 2004 (Project BioShield).

SIGA offers a challenging, growth-oriented environment with competitive compensation and a full benefits program.

SIGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, unemployment status or veteran’s status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Project Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Administrative Assistant: 2 years (Required)
• Clinical Research: 2 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Corvallis, OR 97333