The PPD FSP Solution:

PPD's Functional Service Provider division partner with and serve as an extension of our PPD team, supporting our customers key functions. We cover customer needs on every level, allowing them to do more with less, with an uncompromising commitment to quality. We deploy the same top-tier talent in ALL engagement models. Exceptionally trained, rigorously supported and technologically empowered to help customers manage capacity and set programs up for success.

Joining within our PPD FSP functional area, allows you to join the renowned PPD CRO and still gain invaluable client dedicated experience.

Discover Impactful Work:

As a Digital Implementation Manager, you will direct technical and operational aspects of digital projects that are within scope of award with SME guidance from the Digital team.


A day in the Life:

• Manages the technical and operational aspects of the digital project in scope
  with SME guidance from the team.
• Works with major functional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental
  issues on the project, interpret data on issues and ensures solutions are
  implemented.
• Works to ensure all project deliverables meet the customer's
  time/quality/cost expectations.
• Accountable for ensuring all project deliverables meet the customer/contract
  expectations, providing accurate hour forecasts, reviewing pass-through costs
  and ensuring timely invoicing.
• Coordinates activities of all functional departments (data management, digital
  programmers, testers, global clinical supplies, etc.) and vendors (translation,
  technology, copyright holders, etc.) involved in the project.
• Monitors and analyzes project status to ensure successful completion of project parameters, milestones, timetables.
• Works with management to identify potential risks and develop contingency
  plans.
• Acts as principal liaison between Sponsor and PPD by facilitating the flow of
  information between PPD and client.
• Provides Sponsor with timely project updates, project related fiscal information, ensures correct protocol interpretations, and obtains direction and feedback on implementing scope of work.
• Works closely with finance and legal to manage all financial and contractual
  aspects of the study including establishing and recognizing financial milestones for invoice and subcontractor purposes, subcontracting with third-party service providers, approving subcontractor invoices.
• Works with the project team to establish appropriate controls to ensure that
  project resources and expenses are aligned with budgets. Works closely with
  management to provide details for the development and negotiation of contract modifications, as needed.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 3+ years).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle

• Working knowledge of Digital solutions and their relevence in clinical research

• Ability to manage projects and develop all associated plans and documents with SME guidance

• Basic knowledge of the key principles of cross functional project management (Time, Quality, Cost)

• Basic financial acumen

• Applies a range of negotiation techniques to achieve desired outcomes

• Displays effective communication skills (listening, oral, written) and can communicate in English language (oral, written)

• Sound interpersonal skills, is flexible and adapts to changing situations

• Ability to persuade, convince, and influence or impress others

• Organized, proficient at multi-tasking with good attention to detail

• Ability to effectively use automated systems and computerized applications such as Outlook, Excel,

Word, etc.

• Possesses cross cultural awareness and is able to adapt appropriately

• Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams

• Good knowledge/understanding of clinical development guidelines and directives

• Ability to train others

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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