Assistant Project Manager - REMOTE ROLE

**MERIT CRO, Inc. is a global clinical trial endpoint expert specializing in multiple therapeutic areas. We are committed to making a difference and are seeking talented people to join our team. Collaboration and customer focus are at the core of everything we do. We value diversity and are interested in people with drive, dedication, and creative problem\-solving skills. We offer flexible schedules and remote opportunities.** Assists the Project Management Division with the coordination and conduct of project management activities, including the creation and distribution of study\-related documents and the coordination of study activities. Carries out management directives in a professional, efficient, and thorough manner. Primary functions include assisting project management of clinical trial data in the EXCELSIOR™ cloud application environment; perform data upload, quality control functions; maintenance of controlled documents including Master Project Files; and provide support functions for clinical sites, reading centers and clients using EXCELSIOR™ according to MERIT and/or study specific procedures and Good Clinical Practices (GCP). **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** ***(Other duties may be assigned.)*** Administrative Duties:* Manage office tasks including organization and coordination of controlled documents * Assist with all aspects of study management * Assist in the development of project and regulatory documents; includes proofreading of documents * Assist in the creation, duplication, and dissemination of documents. * Assist with responses to quality review audits * Assist with the development/implementation of training programs * Monitor own work to ensure quality and completeness Study\-Related Duties:* Assist with all study activities from start\-up through close out * Organize and prioritize work assignments to complete assignments and tasks on time, with quality and has the ability to anticipate problem areas in advance. Apply creative approaches and ideas to solve problems maximizing effective use of appropriate resources. * Assist with the development of new study specific processes and procedures * Initiation of Master Project File and maintenance of project documents * Generate and email eligibility reports and notifications * Attend project meetings internally and with sponsors (via teleconference or face\-to\-face) throughout the project * Maintain established study specific systems and procedures for regular status updates, site information lists, revisions of plans or study documents and routine correspondence. * Assist with generating study reports and assembling data for study updates Software\-related Duties:* Understand the EXCELSIOR™ product, protocol, and conduct of clinical trials in sufficient detail to be able to adequately discuss tasks with study team members * Complete the initial configuration of studies within EXCELSIOR™ * Assist with the review of EXCELSIOR™ study specific configu