Project Specialist I, South Africa

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
 
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Key Functions of this PS Role:-

The Project Specialist I;

- is developing project plans, providing project level reports and metrics to inform project oversight, progress reporting and decision making by the Project Leader (PL) and Functional Leads (FLs), to ensure timeliness and quality of project deliverables and control the project budget.

- will be predominantly assigned to late phase and Enterprise projects.

- is working on under Line Manager oversight in all project lifecycle phases and depending on the acquired experience and independence, an assignment to Biotech& Emerging client’s projects, as well as to assist project start up and close out can be considered.

Knowledge and Experience you will require to qualify for this role:

 Relevant basic experience in the PS/ or similar role desirable

 Basic knowledge of activities and procedures of the work area and exposure to / knowledge of the related industry is preferred

 Good Knowledge of Microsoft based applications

Essential Skills Required:

 Good verbal and written communication skills, as the exchange of information is a significant part of the job

 Developed interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships

 Attention to detail and quality of work

 Client focused approach to work

 Flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning

 Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm

 Ability to prioritize workload

 A willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork

 Basic problem- solving ability

Minimum Education Requirements:

 Intermediate to Advanced English level for non-native English speakers

 Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree