Clinical Science Program Specialist

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Clinical Science Program Specialist for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical clients in Tucson, AZ .

Responsibilities :

• Manages multiple clinical testing and lab services projects from initiation through contract completion under
• supervision of Program Manager. Acts as primary point of contact to Pharma customers.
• Performs tactical coordination of timelines for all projects and functions within CDx Pharma Services and:
  • Develops project plans, establish and coordinates timelines for assigned projects and functions;
  • Manages execution of cross-functional plans and tracks progress of activities;
  • Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays and challenge assumptions.
• Oversees and guides day to day activities of sample process flow and accurate reporting of results.
• Implements / pulls in best practices within the clinical sciences team; fosters continuous improvement by
• ensuring knowledge and experience exchange
• Guides and manages cross-functional interactions to complete the assigned projects within the deadline.
• Interfaces with resources outside of the company (Contract Research Organizations (CROs), site
• investigators, client counterparts, etc.) and serves as single point of contact with Pharma and firm clients.
• Manages meeting activities such as setting agendas, organizing meeting time and editing meeting minutes.
• Tracks, maintains and communicates project reports and clinical study data to Pharma and firm clients.

Required Skills :

• Bachelor's degree is required (Life Sciences is preferred)
• At least 2 years of project and/or clinical trial coordinator/management experience in a regulated, CRO, diagnostic, and/or pharmaceutical industry with regulated documentation
• Exposure to clinical studies
• Experience with clinical projects that require rapid activity/milestone achievement.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills are required

Preferred Skills :

• Previous experience with standard project management process (PMI) desired.
• Experience in clinical trial management and knowledge of bio-sample (clinical testing) management and process flow preferred.
• Preferred experience in clinical studies or companion diagnostics
• Diagnostic and/or Pharmaceutical industry and relevant diagnostic area knowledge preferred.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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