Senior Specialist job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A senior specialist is a member of any industry who is highly trained and experienced in their profession. Their duties might include coordinating and supervising projects, improving upon existing work, and reviewing and presenting data for the purposes of better understanding their market.
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Example senior specialist requirements on a job description
Senior specialist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in senior specialist job postings.
Sample senior specialist requirements
- Minimum of 5 years in a related field
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Familiarity with industry regulations
- Knowledge of relevant software
- Excellent organizational skills
Sample required senior specialist soft skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong problem-solving ability
- High level of adaptability
- Ability to collaborate with diverse teams
- Excellent leadership skills
Senior Specialist job description example 1
Sanofi US senior specialist job description
The Stability & Statistics department designs and executes stability programs to support product expiration dating, storage and handling, shipping and patient use in compliance with industry practices and regulatory requirements. The department coordinates and executes the Periodic Product Review program between multiple sites and functions. The department provides expertise in developing and performing critical and advanced statistical methodologies, statistical programming and statistical training to support Industrial Affairs/Quality and R&D.
KeyResponsibilities may differ among employees with same job title and may change over time in accordance with business needs.- Assure stability sample storage is validated, calibrated and monitored - Monitor stability samples and status of laboratory test results ensuring stability programs' progress according to the established protocols. - Develop stability study protocols and establish strategies for stability studies of new products. - Submit stability samples to analytical laboratories when required. - Escalate unusual observations, deviations or any incidence of non-compliance with established protocols or procedures. - Participate directly with external departments (e.g. Science, Manufacturing, Quality Control, etc.) to address and correct problems identified during stability studies. - Perform analysis of stability data and author stability technical reports. - Execute strategies and procedures on new assignments. - Train new and less experienced employees. - Attend product team meetings. - Assist in CTD section development for new and supplemental applications, as well as responses to regulatory agencies, as needed.
Basic qualifications are the minimum requirements that an individual needs to meet the needs to meet the job description. The requirements need to be quantifiable (e.g., twoyears of project management experience). - Master's degree & 2 years of experience, Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience, Associate's degree and 6 years of experience, or a High School diploma and 8 years of experience in a Quality and/or other cGMP related field- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Word & Excel - Strong attention to detail, e.g. demonstrated accuracy in data review, entry and verification- Ability to recognize compliance issues and effectively communicate to peers and department leaders- Strong technical writing skil
Preferred qualifications are additional qualifications or experience that would make an individual ideal for the job. However, if the individual does not have these qualifications, it does not disqualify them from being considered for the job.- Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Stability and GMP experience
Special working conditions are specific requirements that anindividual needsto perform the job requirements (e.g., 10% international travel; ability to gown and enter clean rooms)
Above information was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this job description. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship
At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.
KeyResponsibilities may differ among employees with same job title and may change over time in accordance with business needs.- Assure stability sample storage is validated, calibrated and monitored - Monitor stability samples and status of laboratory test results ensuring stability programs' progress according to the established protocols. - Develop stability study protocols and establish strategies for stability studies of new products. - Submit stability samples to analytical laboratories when required. - Escalate unusual observations, deviations or any incidence of non-compliance with established protocols or procedures. - Participate directly with external departments (e.g. Science, Manufacturing, Quality Control, etc.) to address and correct problems identified during stability studies. - Perform analysis of stability data and author stability technical reports. - Execute strategies and procedures on new assignments. - Train new and less experienced employees. - Attend product team meetings. - Assist in CTD section development for new and supplemental applications, as well as responses to regulatory agencies, as needed.
Basic qualifications are the minimum requirements that an individual needs to meet the needs to meet the job description. The requirements need to be quantifiable (e.g., twoyears of project management experience). - Master's degree & 2 years of experience, Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience, Associate's degree and 6 years of experience, or a High School diploma and 8 years of experience in a Quality and/or other cGMP related field- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools such as Word & Excel - Strong attention to detail, e.g. demonstrated accuracy in data review, entry and verification- Ability to recognize compliance issues and effectively communicate to peers and department leaders- Strong technical writing skil
Preferred qualifications are additional qualifications or experience that would make an individual ideal for the job. However, if the individual does not have these qualifications, it does not disqualify them from being considered for the job.- Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Stability and GMP experience
Special working conditions are specific requirements that anindividual needsto perform the job requirements (e.g., 10% international travel; ability to gown and enter clean rooms)
Above information was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this job description. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship
At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.
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Senior Specialist job description example 2
Concentrix senior specialist job description
The Sr Specialist, Global Analytic Insights will deliver analysis of call center performance and customer satisfaction data in support of operational improvement initiatives. This position works on an analytic team to assess call center-controllable processes that have an impact on customer satisfaction scores or other key metrics and on the design and implementation of initiatives to improve those scores. The Sr Specialist will interpret performance trends, identify root causes behind the trends, and then help support and champion performance improvement efforts.
Essential Functions/Core Responsibilities
Reviews customer satisfaction and other operational metric results on a daily/weekly/monthly basis to identify trends in performance; produces monthly management reports
Analyzes qualitative and quantitative data and identifies performance improvement opportunities via Microsoft Pivot tables, cross-tabs or via other tools Determines areas for focus and conducts analyses to understand the drivers of performance gaps
Coordinates with statisticians for development of key driver analysis, statistical linkages and calibration between customer satisfaction and other operational metrics such as quality, average handle time
Coordinates data feeds with Operations to provide data for analysis
Supports relationship-building with peers in Operations to understand current operational processes and identify possible gaps that may be contributing to lower key metric results; serves as an extension of the Operational team; may document operational processes as input to improvement initiatives
Facilitates and conducts root cause analysis to determine the underlying drivers behind performance gaps. Root cause may include on site observation, interviews, and process documentation
Facilitates action planning sessions with Call Center Operations or other stakeholders. Aids in developing recommendations involving operational changes that are expected to improve results; assists in testing of new/revised processes
Facilitates the implementation of action plans in collaboration with Call Center Operational units
Develops updates to reflect current status of activities; monitors progress against action plans and contributes to decisions to ensure goals are met; monitors call center operational performance on goals and objectives; isolates initiative effectiveness on improving key performance metrics
Produces documentation of key insights, solution recommendations, solution business cases and action plan results for incorporation into internal or client reviews; interacts with external clients to present analytic results and solution recommendations
Identifies problems that may jeopardize the analysis or program and works with manager to determine contingency plans
Contributes to decisions regarding analytic design, information requirements and deliverable schedule
Location:
USA, TX, Work-at-Home
Language Requirements:
Time Type:
Full time
Essential Functions/Core Responsibilities
Reviews customer satisfaction and other operational metric results on a daily/weekly/monthly basis to identify trends in performance; produces monthly management reports
Analyzes qualitative and quantitative data and identifies performance improvement opportunities via Microsoft Pivot tables, cross-tabs or via other tools Determines areas for focus and conducts analyses to understand the drivers of performance gaps
Coordinates with statisticians for development of key driver analysis, statistical linkages and calibration between customer satisfaction and other operational metrics such as quality, average handle time
Coordinates data feeds with Operations to provide data for analysis
Supports relationship-building with peers in Operations to understand current operational processes and identify possible gaps that may be contributing to lower key metric results; serves as an extension of the Operational team; may document operational processes as input to improvement initiatives
Facilitates and conducts root cause analysis to determine the underlying drivers behind performance gaps. Root cause may include on site observation, interviews, and process documentation
Facilitates action planning sessions with Call Center Operations or other stakeholders. Aids in developing recommendations involving operational changes that are expected to improve results; assists in testing of new/revised processes
Facilitates the implementation of action plans in collaboration with Call Center Operational units
Develops updates to reflect current status of activities; monitors progress against action plans and contributes to decisions to ensure goals are met; monitors call center operational performance on goals and objectives; isolates initiative effectiveness on improving key performance metrics
Produces documentation of key insights, solution recommendations, solution business cases and action plan results for incorporation into internal or client reviews; interacts with external clients to present analytic results and solution recommendations
Identifies problems that may jeopardize the analysis or program and works with manager to determine contingency plans
Contributes to decisions regarding analytic design, information requirements and deliverable schedule
Location:
USA, TX, Work-at-Home
Language Requirements:
Time Type:
Full time
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Senior Specialist job description example 3
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings senior specialist job description
Labcorp Drug Development
is hiring for a remote based
Sr. Budgets Specialist, US Remote based
. You will report into the Associate Manager and work collaboratively with other budgets departmental members. We offer stellar benefits, flexibility, and room to grow and learn through supportive leadership.
What to Expect:
Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:
1. Responsible for adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
2. Manages assigned country budget related activities in a professional manner, with careful compliance with internal processes and procedures, or otherwise according to specified Sponsor requirements.
3. With minimal support, responsible for management of certain financial aspects of clinical studies including but not limited to supporting Project Directors with post-award study budget estimates and review of proposals and elaborating investigator grants, monitoring budgetary aspects for all sites, liaise with internal and external teams regarding agreement/budget details and timelines to ensure quick approval of country budgets.
4. With minimal support, develops baseline site country budgets, supports site specific budget preparation, deliver study specific budget training, reviews and approves site budgets, and processes Covance financial language/appendix in site agreements in a commercially reasonably manner that protects Covance's fundamental interests and in accordance with departmental practices and policies.
5. Responsible for the timely updating of the departmental contract tracking system.
6. Provides management with regular status updates, collaborate with study team to avoid delays, identifies and escalates issues (as defined in departmental processes) that must be escalated to line manager, project management staff, Business Development staff, Budgets & Proposals staff or higher management as necessary to minimize delays and to facilitate the prompt conclusion of site budget negotiations.
7. Provides support to other Site Agreement staff and assists internal staff with site budget inquiries as required.
8. Facilitates the internal review/sign off process of budget/financial appendix within the site agreement
Education/Qualifications:
University-level degree preferred
Experience:
Minimum 5-8 years of direct experience in site budget creation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.
What to Expect:
Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:
1. Responsible for adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
2. Manages assigned country budget related activities in a professional manner, with careful compliance with internal processes and procedures, or otherwise according to specified Sponsor requirements.
3. With minimal support, responsible for management of certain financial aspects of clinical studies including but not limited to supporting Project Directors with post-award study budget estimates and review of proposals and elaborating investigator grants, monitoring budgetary aspects for all sites, liaise with internal and external teams regarding agreement/budget details and timelines to ensure quick approval of country budgets.
4. With minimal support, develops baseline site country budgets, supports site specific budget preparation, deliver study specific budget training, reviews and approves site budgets, and processes Covance financial language/appendix in site agreements in a commercially reasonably manner that protects Covance's fundamental interests and in accordance with departmental practices and policies.
5. Responsible for the timely updating of the departmental contract tracking system.
6. Provides management with regular status updates, collaborate with study team to avoid delays, identifies and escalates issues (as defined in departmental processes) that must be escalated to line manager, project management staff, Business Development staff, Budgets & Proposals staff or higher management as necessary to minimize delays and to facilitate the prompt conclusion of site budget negotiations.
7. Provides support to other Site Agreement staff and assists internal staff with site budget inquiries as required.
8. Facilitates the internal review/sign off process of budget/financial appendix within the site agreement
Education/Qualifications:
University-level degree preferred
Experience:
Minimum 5-8 years of direct experience in site budget creation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.
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Updated March 14, 2024