Sr Optimization Specialist - Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Verified Company

Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Summarized Purpose:

Essential Functions and Other Job Information:

Proactively collaborates with initiative leads and management to prepare organize, coordinate, document and/or provide the development and delivery of department products and services to a globally dispersed, cross-functional audience in support of business outcomes and industry compliance requirements.
Develops varied support materials, presentations, and/or tools to support department's remit and strategies.
Leads small to mediumscale process improvement and change management initiatives.
Develops process improvement processes and solutions.
Identifies and collates information required to assess compliance with processes and to prioritize business process improvement needs.
May review, assess and update procedural documents for overall compliance with current processes.
Performs special projects, assignments and administrative tasks per business needs.
Provides training and guidance to junior team members.

Job Knowldge

A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways.

This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position.

Education and Experience:
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 5+ years).
Significant clinical research experience in all phases of clinical study life cycle, including start-up, interim and close-out, is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough understanding of procedural documents
Strong understanding of process improvement and change management fundamentals
Solid investigative and analytical skills
Strong negotiation skills
Thorough understanding of clinical management technology and systems, and strong computer skills
Effective judgment, decision making, escalation, and risk management skills
Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Strong interpersonal skills and problem solving ability
Capable of directing and promoting teamwork in a multidisciplinary and/or multicultural team setting
Strong attention to detail
Thorough understanding of regulatory guidelines and directives
Strong creative and critical thinking skills
PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.

Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
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Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)

Our 4i Values:

Integrity - Innovation - Intensity - Involvement