Business & Technical Assistant

Job Title: Business Technical Assistant

Department: Synergy Science

Client: Viatris

Location: Sandwich, Kent

Contract Duration: to 31/12/2022 in the first instance + extension

Salary: £21,500 - £25,000

Are you a graduate looking for an 'in' to the pharmaceutical company? Or someone looking for a change in career?SRG Synergy are currently working with a global pharmaceutical company who are seeking a Site Operations Business & Technical Assistant to join their team. The role will involve supporting and coordinating the R&D business activities. We are looking for someone with a good Scientific Knowledge, Data Skills, and a good admin mindset.

Role Description:

• You will support and coordinate business activities for R&D manufacturing and analytical testing at external vendors to deliver projects
• Supports and coordinates business activities within Site Operations for R&D
• You will manage the coordination of legal contracts for outsourcing activities for R&D in addition to purchase orders and invoices for said activities

Role Responsibilities:

• Carries out Site Operations commitments/responsibilities to support milestones for drug product development, working both independently and as part of a team.
• Creates and maintains data and information management systems (e.g., Excel).
• Supports R&D scientists to enable effective management of workload and priorities at CROs.
• Manages the raising, negotiation, and execution of CDAs and legal contracts.
• Manages the raising, approval and issue of purchase orders, and approval of invoices for outsourcing activities.
• Supports distribution and shipping activities in Technical Operations as required.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Experience with corporate business systems for managing finance, accounting and/or legal contracts
• Experienced user of Excel for management and presentation of data and information
• A - level or equivalent in Maths, and/or Science & English
• Excellent communication skills, proactive engagement in issue resolution
• Be able to collaborate effectively with suppliers and other groups across the organisation to achieve clear goals and outcomes to deliver the portfolio.

Desirable:

• Ability to organize data and documentation using different IT systems
• Understanding of R&D activities within the pharmaceutical industry
• Business systems administration and management background
• Degree level qualification
• Previous experience working within data and data/information management systems and managing / manipulating data/information.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for supporting the development of medicines