Project Coordinator

Overview

Project Coordinator

US Remote

The Emmes Company, LLC ("Emmes") is a global, full-service Clinical Research Organization dedicated to excellence in supporting the advancement of public health and biopharmaceutical innovation. We believe in the power of truth, so much so that we named our company Emmes, which means truth. Through decades of experience we have learned that collaborative relationships thrive and human health benefits when truth is our compass.

Our "Character Achieves Results" culture is driven by five key values that guide our actions in the way we conduct research and distinguish us as an organization: Integrity, Agility, Passion for Excellence, Collaborative Partnerships and Intellectual Curiosity. We are a trusted partner to clients who share our passion for improving public health in a world of ever-changing scientific research.

If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us! You will be joining a collaborative culture that empowers every Emmes employee - from entry level through top executive - to contribute to our clients' success by sharing ideas openly and honestly.

Primary Purpose

This position supports "Essex, a Veridix AI company". Essex is a biomedical informatics and health information technology-focused consultancy founded in 2009 and headquartered in Rockville, MD. The Essex team comprises experts with extensive experience in strategically developing and managing complex health and biomedical information programs for clients in the Federal Government, research academia, and private sectors.

The Project Coordinator provides support for several senior leaders in a federal technology environment focused on clinical informatics and software development.

Responsibilities

• 1. Manage schedules and calendars for senior client agency leadership; responsible for reviewing and prioritizing meetings based on an understanding of organizational and staff priorities.
  • Organize, prioritize and schedule meetings in a methodical manner.
  • Leverage polling tools and surveys to confirm availability across numerous attendees.
• Manage the acquisition and/or development of agendas and meeting materials, document and file meeting minutes, and maintain files and records as requested.
• Responsible for tracking of incoming requests and action items from initial request to completion.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience planning, prioritizing and scheduling complex meeting requests and stakeholder calendars.

• Ability to multi-task, understand tasks and prioritize across requests.

• Moderate to advanced skill level using MS Teams, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Zoom.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated history of working both as a collaborative team member as well as independently and taking initiative to accomplish tasks.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum 4 years' experience is required, with at least 1 year providing Director-level (or above) support.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom and/or other virtual conference tools.
• Experience with Microsoft content management and document sharing tools (e.g. Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams is required.
• Basic understanding of cancer and/or data management terminology is desirable.

• Work for this position must be performed in the United States (required). Candidates local to Rockville, MD are preferred.

• Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for Public Trust positions. Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Successful applicants will be required to travel to an NIH-designated facility for security badging within 60 days of hire. Expenses will be reimbursed.

Emmes requires all US based Clinical Research Associate new hires to be fully vaccinated before their first day of employment. All new hires may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. Emmes complies with all applicable laws regarding reasonable accommodations or exemptions for religious, medical, or other legally protected reasons.

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

• Flexible Approved Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Work From Home Anywhere in the US

• Maternal/Paternal Leave

• Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

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The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.