Commercial Analyst
Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business-related area andMinimum of 1-2 years experience in bid preparation and/or the development and fulfillment of contracts requirements; or minimum of 3 years providing technical/administrative clinical trial project support with demonstrated ability to take on increasing levels of responsibilityOr equivalent combination of education, professional training and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software (minimally Word and Excel)General knowledge of contractual documentsHigh quality oral and written communication skillsAbility to handle high level of pressure and to multi-taskAbility to coordinate information from and follow up with diverse sources in order to meet clients' requirements for proposal and budget developmentMust be detail orientedStrong analytical and math skillsWorking Conditions:Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.Physical Requirements:Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Frequent mobility required. Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups. Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration. Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task. Regular and consistent attendance.PPD is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and veteran or disability status by embracing diversity and the responsibilities of corporate citizenship in our communities. PPD values our former military and transitioning service member’s service.