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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 and to help them 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
- Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Opportunities for career development with on-the-job training, certification assistance and continuing education reimbursement
Expected annual base salary range: $46,350 to $72,000
GPS Level: P1
SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Project Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day administration and organization of client projects (working closely with the Project Manager) to ensure that projects and their assigned deliverables are produced on time, within budget and according to the agreed upon scope of work.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field with 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.
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.
- Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information to support client and Company for project/service solutions.
- Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements and objectives.
- Work to ensure clients’ needs are met.
- Help prepare project related reports.
- Monitor project progress and handle issues as they arise.
- Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all project members.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.
- Ensure standards and requirements of the project are met.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here.
- Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the position.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 5% based on business needs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands 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 made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform sedentary work which includes sitting for long periods of time and occasionally required to lift 25lbs (11.3 kg). Further guidance on physical activities, requirements, visual acuity, and working conditions is available in HCM.
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WCG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status, reprisal or any other legally recognized basis or status protected by federal, state or local law.
