**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office **Job Description** **Summarized Purpose of the position:** Completes amendment activities within assigned projects and ensures amendment deliverables meet customer expectations, as well as contracted milestones by providing accurate projections, report updates, and ongoing risk assessments. **Essential Functions:** + Supports the amendment implementation strategy at country and site levels, within a region or globally + Supports understanding of amendment scope, classification and timelines + Supports requests of country resources in Clarity + Collaborates with project teams on amendment planning + Discusses financial coverage for an amendment with the Project Lead + Tracks amendment related actions and facilitates updates within applicable system(s) + Schedules and conducts progress check calls with project teams + Updates Principal Investigator Amendment Notification and Amendment Implementation Letters + Liaises with the Regulatory Affairs Leads and project teams to assess amendment’ submission requirements and country submission timelines + Prepares and distributes the Amendment Progress Report and other applicable study reports to project teams to act on compliance gaps as applicable, directly in systems, providing a deadline for feedback + Updates forecasting and actuals for amendment related units according to Clarity monthly deadlines + Informs project team members when amendment activities have been completed + Supports risk identification and contingency planning pertaining to amendments + Introduces roles and responsibilities to project team + Requests access to study related systems **Education & 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 **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Audit/inspection process awareness of relevant rules and guidance documents + Expert knowledge of an application, system or process​ + Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively + Ability to effectively analyze project-specific data/systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency + Analytical skills, ability to comprehend and analyze data, tables, etc. + Strong customer focus + Flexibility to reprioritize workload to meet changing project timelines + Knowledge of ICH GCP, strong comprehension of applicable SOPs, good understanding of a clinical trial life cycle + Advanced English (verbal & written) + Good computer skills, proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and ability to obtain knowledge and master all clinical trial database systems + Strong collaboration and communication skills + Ability to work in a team or independently as required + Good negotiation skills + Able to work well and efficiently with cross-functional teams + Consistently demonstrates knowledge of the key principles of cross functional project management + Ability to identify and remedy risks related to contractual deliverables and provides appropriate solutions + Demonstrates sound understanding of cross-cultural awareness and is able to adapt appropriately + Comprehensive understanding and appreciation of clinical research/development, including medical and therapeutic areas, phases and medical terminology + Demonstrates ability to lead, liaise and coordinate cross-functional project teams + Comprehensive knowledge/understanding of clinical development guidelines and directives **What We Offer** At PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognise the power of being one team. We understand that you will want to grow both professionally and personally throughout your career, and therefore at PPD you will benefit from an award-winning learning and development programme, ensuring you reach your potential. As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture , where PPD truly value a work-life balance. We’ve grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together. We are a global organisation but with a local feel. **Mission/4i Values** 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 (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific) . 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 at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.