Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. VARITE is a global consulting and staffing services company supporting Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. The Clinical Trial Planning & Data Support contractor will maintain Planisware planning systems, ensure data quality, and enable consistent reporting across clinical development programs. The role also supports resource forecasting, system operations, user training, data governance, and cross-functional process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Provide Planisware user support, including
- Project plan oversight to ensure data/timeline accuracy
- Project plan integrations and scenario planning
- Troubleshooting system issues
- Manage and escalate support tickets as needed
- Assist Program Ops Resource Manager with resource forecasting activities, including coordinating the design, development, and validation of forecasting algorithms
- Monitor data quality across systems, dashboards, and portfolio reports
- Ensure consistency of metrics and definitions across reporting outputs
- Support the delivery of user onboarding and training and maintain job aids and system documentation
- Participate in system operations activities, including:
- User acceptance testing (UAT)
- System upgrades and releases
- Provide sprint support and validation activities
- Support user access management and data governance, ensuring appropriate handling of sensitive data
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency
- Work independently within defined processes to manage planning data and system updates
- Provide hands-on execution and user support with limited oversight
- Exercise sound judgment in resolving issues and maintaining data integrity
- Support moderately complex planning and reporting activities
- Collaborate effectively across teams without formal leadership responsibility
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in science, project management, information systems, or a related field
- 5-7 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical development, or Medical Affairs operations/planning environments
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
- SharePoint or similar collaboration tools
- Work Authorization: Only USC or GC
- 3 years of Planisware experience supporting planning systems or clinical trial planning
- Familiarity with the clinical development lifecycle and R&D processes
- Experience in project planning, portfolio support, or R&D operations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment
- Reporting/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire - preferred)
- Detail-oriented, systems-savvy, and highly organized
- Comfortable working with planning systems and structured data
- Able to integrate quickly into a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
- Demonstrates accountability, adaptability, and strong collaboration skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan
- Access to attorneys for legal advice and representation
- Eligible employees may receive an employee referral bonus
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