Associate Project Manager

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As a billion dollar company with widespread global reach, Covance's ability to offer integrated drug development services is unsurpassed. Our employees are passionate about delivering excellent customer service and unfaltering science. If you are looking to re-energize your career, Covance is the place to be.


Since 1986, Covance Central Laboratory Services has been the world's leading provider of clinical trial laboratory services, dedicated to testing specimens and resulting and reporting data. We manage over a third of all clinical trials conducted in the world, have experience in over 100 countries, and service six continents.



Covance Central Laboratory Services is seeking an Associate Project Manager for our Indianapolis, IN team. As an Associate Project Manager with Covance, you will be responsible for managing the clinical trial project activities for assigned Sponsors. As such, you will act as the liaison between Covance Central Laboratory and Sponsors, to ensure the successful management of global projects through compliance with the CCLS global project management strategy, in order to deliver outstanding customer satisfaction.



Your specific responsibilties include:



Partnering with assigned Senior Project Manager to effectively perform project management duties and further develop project management skills to become a Project Manager within defined timeline.

Responsible, in conjunction with the Senior Project Manager, for the review of the clinical protocol to ensure feasibility, making appropriate recommendations and advice to the customer and Covance personnel, including assigned Account Executive.

Support the seamless integration of the global project management services.

Document all agreed customer expectations and act upon when appropriate.

Responsible, in conjunction with Senior Project Manager, for the effective management of project budget(s).

Manage day-to-day project related activities.

For assigned customers, and in conjunction with the Senior Project Manager, monitor, track, manage and ensure resolution of all complaints issues and concerns.

In conjunction with Senior Project Manager, work with the appropriate Account Executive to understand the culture and pipeline of assigned customer(s).

Responsible for implementation, monitoring and reporting of performance metrics and take corrective action when appropriate.

Participate in team tasks related to planning, budgeting and cross project management team issues.

Qualifications

BS/BA four (4) year degree (or equivalent) or a two (2) year associate degree (or equivalent) with two (2) years relevant industry experience, or four years relevant industry experience.

Demonstrated strong customer service skills.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Strong planning, organizational, and problem solving skills.

Demonstrated a high degree of initiative and ability to work collaboratively.



Preferred Skills:




Science degree

Experience with clinical trial development.

Demonstration of strong contribution to teamwork.





At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. Covance is well-positioned for continued growth!


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