Key Accountabilities:
Project Execution
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Typically works within a team environment but may work independently delivering services within their technical area of expertise
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Works within broad project guidelines but liaises closely with more senior colleagues to discuss issues and resolve conflicts
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Demonstrates ability to prioritize work and define steps needed to achieve specified project outcomes
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Capitalizes on opportunities to improve one’s own performance and may provide suggestions for improving project efficiencies and results to the project technical lead
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Seeks out information from previous projects, other client work or from colleagues to complete assigned project activities
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Produces quality work that meets the expectations of project Team Lead and the client
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May serve as a Project Lead for small scale projects or a Work Stream
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Lead on larger projects When serving as a Project Lead
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Responsible for project planning and set-up and routinely interacts with the assigned Project Specialist (PS) or Project Manager (PM) to appropriately control the project (e.g. project set-up, forecasting and financial entries, invoicing, etc.)
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Functions as the main client contact and ensures accurate project reporting is in place
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Ensures that the project team delivers to meet the client expectations for quality and timeliness
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Ensures that appropriate risk identification and issue-escalation procedures are in place
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Ensures project specific training compliance of the project team
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Ensures and/or manages project financials including provision of accurate revenue forecasts
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Ensures that the project team understand and work to the scope of the contract
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Identifies new opportunities through Change In Scope or add-on business from existing work
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Ensures timely project close-out activities are completed
Consulting Activities and Relationship Management
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Follows and implements the organization’s consulting models and methodologies
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Provides technical and/or business consulting services within personal area of expertise
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Completes assigned activities within project scope and objectives with an understanding of issues which may impact project profitability
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Collaborates with colleagues and client to identify and resolve technical and process issues
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Leverages senior colleagues to discuss and propose resolutions to possible problems or conflicts. Seeks guidance periodically on appropriate methods of executing project activities
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Interacts professionally at multiple levels within a client organization and within Parexel
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Proactively assesses client needs and develops processes and solutions to address issues
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Delivers assigned work and provides services and solutions which results in clients expressing satisfaction with service provided
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Interactions result in clients expressing satisfaction with service provided
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May prepare and/ or deliver presentation with the support of senior colleagues
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May deliver training
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Mentor of junior staff
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Identifies and alerts PC management to opportunities for follow-on business or necessary changes in project scope
Business Development
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Continue to build a network of industry colleagues through relationships formed during project engagements or through other industry experience
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Communicates potential new business leads to PC management and account managers
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May participate in project scoping calls and/or proposal preparation with the support of senior colleagues
Parexel-related Activities
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Meets established metrics as specified in scorecard on an annual basis
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Completes basic job-related responsibilities, including timesheets, expense reports, maintenance of CVs, training compliance, project deliverable archiving, participation in internal initiatives/projects or as a mentor as requested by management
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Defines self-development activities in order to keep current within the industry (i.e. maintain membership in a relevant industry and/or scientific/technical association)
Skills:
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Project management knowledge
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Client-focused approach to work
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Results orientation
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Teamwork and collaboration skills
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Consulting skills
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Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, both written and verbal
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Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Proficiency in local language and extensive working knowledge of the English language
Knowledge and Experience:
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Several years of experience in an industry-related environment
Education:
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Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Scientific or Technical Discipline, Advanced Degree Preferred
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