Project Research Assistant

Project Research Assistant

Location: White City, London or Barcelona

Mapi is the leading patient-centered research company serving academia, life science researchers, and the pharmaceutical industry. Our commitment to patients is reflected through our wide range of services, including Real World Evidence, HEOR, Linguistic Validation, Global Market Access, and our Mapi Research Trust.  Working within our Real World Evidence team, you will work with a team of professionals who provide strategic and operational expertise in the design and conduct of Post-Approval and commercialization programs for Pharmaceuticals, Biologics and Medical Devices. 

Combining the industry’s oldest and most experienced Clinical Outcome Assessments (COA) consultancies (Mapi & Oxford Outcomes), within ICON Commercialisation and Outcomes, and with access to more combined COA experience than all other CROs and consultancies, Mapi can offer fantastic career opportunities. We provide a dynamic, stimulating and rewarding working environment for ambitious and passionate individuals looking to join a global, world-class consultancy business.

Your Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

We are looking to hire a Project The PRA is working closely with the Project Manager and other project team members in providing support in the planning, execution, and control of research studies and other projects, to ensure objectives of the project, customer and Mapi are met. Support study process to ensure adherence to protocol, and applicable SOPs, GCP/GEP/ICH Guidelines, regulatory requirements, and other documentation requirements are in place and uptodate.

Responsibilities:

In the role of Project Research Assistant, activities are conducted under the supervision of the Project Manager and may include:

• Implementing and maintaining study documents, timelines, report formats, files, communication tools, budgets, and systems used in conducting a project

• Coordinate communications among project team members, including internal and external teleconferences and other routine communications, including scheduling meetings and preparing agendas and minutes

• Assisting the Project Manager in other project-related communications with sites, sponsors and internal team members and vendors

• Track and manage the distribution of study drug and clinical supplies as requested

• Serve as a back-up contact for the Project Manager and perform other duties delegated by the Project Manger to assure delivery of project in meeting regulatory, quality, time, and budget goals.

You will have: 

• Education to degree level ideally in a related field such as life sciences, pharmacy, or nursing

• Ability to establish effective relationships with customers, as well as team members

• Ability to successfully prioritize and work on multiple tasks

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or someone early on in their career especially if you have an interest in developing a career in clinical trial project management or making a side move to clinical operations and monitoring. 

Next Steps:

Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

ICON Plc is an equal opportunity employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.