Project Assistant, IDEA

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients' lives.

ICON is looking for a Project Assistant to be based in Chennai. The Project Assistant is primarily responsible for the administrative aspects of a clinical trial in support of the Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) Project Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists the DMC Project Manager with the development of project specific processes and Procedure Manual, as needed.
• Communicates with the study team (ie sites, CRAs, Committee Members) as directed by the DMC Project Manager.
• Establish and maintain project email box.
• Assists with project specific process/system training for study team (ie sites, CRAs, Committee Members), as directed by DMC Project Manager
• Generates and distribute project reports as directed by DMC Project Manager.
• Maintains study team contact information, as needed
• Attends internal project team meetings and assists DMC Project Manager with generating agenda and meeting minutes as needed.
• Schedules meetings, teleconferences, web exes as directed by Project Manager.
• Maintains all aspects of project tracking as directed by DMC Project Manager.
• Maintains study files as directed by DMC Project Manager.
• Facilitates document translation as necessary.
• Redacts documents as directed by DMC Project Manager.
• Manages courier deliveries and document upload as necessary.
• Keeps management apprised of any potential/actual project issues
• Reports any identified out of scope activities to DMC Project Manager
• Assists in ensuring audit readiness.
• Performs other activities as identified and requested by DMC Project Manager
• Assists with quality control measures as directed by DMC Project Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with various levels of study team for both internal and external departments, vendors, and committee members.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects.
• Organizational, time management, and problem solving skills
• Documentation and communication skills
• Computer skills (ie Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Fluent in written and verbal English
• EU/APAC: Prior relevant administrative Experience

Our 'Own It' culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That's our vision. We're driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you're as driven as we are, join us. You'll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you'll be helping shape an industry.

Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals - both ours and yours.

Beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you'll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.