Do you want to be in a role that co-ordinates and schedules scientific analytical work?

Are you someone who takes pride in their work, has great attention to detail and also used to working to tight deadlines?

Labcorp Drug Development is looking for a Project Coordinator, working as part of the Global Project Management Office (PMO) at our Harrogate, North Yorkshire site.

The Project Coordinator supports a number of Project Managers (PMs) in all aspects of their work. In this role, the Project Coordinator will support the Project Manager in providing internal Clients with a central point of contact for projects.

The Project Coordinator assists the Project Manager and Lead Scientist to manage client and study communication to execute projects against defined milestones, timelines, and may assist with financial projections. Under direction of the Project Manager, the project coordinator will perform activities related to the project management process by coordinating activities for studies in compliance with appropriate protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory agency guidelines, in a timely, efficient, and quality manner.

This involves use of the appropriate tools to support the successful initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and completion of projects. The individual has a responsibility to work with the Project teams and Project Manager to ensure that Client requirements and deadlines are met. As directed by the PM, a Project Coordinator will assist with study costing, contract requests, financial tracking and reconciliation of projects.

The Project Coordinator will be required to utilize good communication skills to liaise with project teams, departmental management and the Client to ensure effective dissemination of up to date project information. Strong interpersonal skills are required as is the ability to negotiate with internal Clients.

The individual will identify and following approval will participate in the introduction of new processes and contribute to development and delivery of internal projects within the PMO. They will also support the day-to-day running of the PMO and support issue of internal and Client specific KPIs/KRIs.

Labcorp Drug Development has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop one-third of all prescription medicines in the market today.

Chances are, you or someone you know has benefitted from a medicine or medical device that Labcorp Drug Development helped develop.
Education/Qualifications:

• The post holder will have a relevant degree

Experience:

• Some Project Management Office experience in a relevant field
• The post holder should be able to communicate effectively at all levels with other employees, as well as external clients, suppliers, etc.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage time
• The ability to get things done by influencing others (both internal and external)
• An up-to-date knowledge of regulatory guidelines is desirable
• Some knowledge of capabilities and expertise of the Labcorp Drug Development organisation and companies that may provide support services
• Commercial awareness, interpersonal and negotiating skills