Study Scheduler at SGS North America Inc. in Richardson, Texas

Job Description:

Company Description



We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.



Job Description



The Study Scheduler creates a schedule (list of study visits with dates and procedures) for each clinic study using the Scheduler software program and study design information. The study scheduler works with Investigators and clinic management to identify needed personnel and other resources, updates schedules as needed to accommodate their availability, sends out notifications of schedule updates, tracks all changes to study schedules, and coordinates the participation of external resources such as physicians as needed.



JOB FUNCTIONS

• Uses Scheduler software to enter study schedules for signed new studies and high-certainty prospective studies


• Provides general timeframes for prospective new studies on request by sales team


• Consults with Investigators and clinic staff on required staff or equipment


• Sends out New Study Information email (NSI) when new or changed study schedule is approved and as required


• Tracks list of requested and in-progress study schedules for prospective and signed new studies


• Provides reports as requested on number of new studies, study starts per period, etc


• Completes training within required deadline


• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures


• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications




EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (science, business, or project management preferred) - Required


• 6-18 months clinical research experience or equivalent - Required

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Ability to learn and use proprietary Scheduler software at expert level


• Strong understanding of clinic processes and flow, and ability to create study schedules that make good use of resources


• Excellent ability to establish priorities with minimal supervision and attention to detail


• Microsoft Word: Intermediate proficiency


• Microsoft Excel: Intermediate proficiency

Additional Information



SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.


This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.


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