Project Analyst I

Job Description

As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs. Travel (approximately 10%) domestic and/or international. Roles and Responsibilities With support, manages projects in a timely manner in adherence with SOPs and appropriate regulations and liaises with other department managers as necessary to achieve this. Act as the key client contact for designated projects and develop successful working relationships with others. Develops succession plans when needed, and in the event of a change to the project team, ensures a thorough and effective handover which is appropriately documents. With support, leads the development and maintenance of project management documents, including but not limited to, project timelines, project management plans, communication plans and risk analysis plans. With support, leads the review/approval of project related materials, including but not limited to, protocol/guidelines, informed consent forms, case report forms, site training materials, reports, newsletters. With support, monitors the quality specification within the project. Liaises appropriately with internal functional leads and clients on project related matters. With support, leads the assessment of project specific site training and site management with Research Services and Clinical Operations departments, in an effort to ensure project efficiency and consistency. Supports the management of project financials using the appropriate tools, including but not limited to, understanding full scope of work and assumptions for work to be conducted, change in scope, client and vendor invoicing/reimbursement, grant payments. Collaborate with Finance to ensure appropriate revenue recognition. Keeps senior management informed of project status in relation to quality, timelines and staff issues. Maintains confidentiality of management information as appropriate. With support, liaise with PRM group to ensure appropriate staffing throughout project lifecycle. Monitor project staff allocation in appropriate resource management system(s). Business Development Supports the formation of strategic alliances with internal and external customers. Supports the development of proposal defense presentations.