Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is a global, award-winning insourcing solution. We place our skilled team directly at the client site, managing operations seamlessly and eliminating complexities. We ensure a strategic, long-term service commitment that delivers value directly at the client' site, utilising their facilities, equipment, and methodologies, while maintaining the same service, expertise, and cGMP compliance available at the Eurofins facility. If you're an employee seeking an exceptional career journey, Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® is your gateway to a future where innovation, collaboration, and success converge. Join us in a world where excellence knows no boundaries!

Job Description

The Study Planning Coordinator will provide support for PSTS teams. They will partner with internal and external stakeholders to manage internal and outsourced toxicology studies. The Study Planning Coordinator will leverage approved business planning tools to support teams in ensuring their project plans and study timelines remain accurate. The position requires advanced business planning skills, excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and excellent computer and organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Study Timeline Management:
  • Manage project and study timelines in the Planisware project management system.
  • Collaborate with study monitors to update project activities, including template changes, timeline adjustments, and new study additions in Planisware.
  • Incorporate final protocol specifics into studies, including adjusted start dates and animal numbers.
• Study Test Article Availability:
  • Work closely with study monitors, planners, vendors, and Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS) partners to manage study test item delivery to appropriate study site (internal and external).
• Work Order, Change Order and Invoice Management:
  • Ensure the accuracy of Draft Work/Change Orders (WO/CO) against Rate Card pricing.
  • Input cost update lines from draft WOs into Planisware.
  • Add Purchase Order (PO) numbers to Planisware for requested projects.
  • Monitor and ensure good receipt when costing milestones are met.
• Planisware Data Quality Management:
  • Run quality reports to check for discrepancies such as planned vs requested vs confirmed dates, late starts, or finish dates.
  • Make necessary corrections in the Planisware planning system.
• Supplemental Responsibilities:
  • Attend meetings with NSCL and PDPM to review and update Planisware data.
  • Support the creation of monthly reports for functional area review (e.g. animal testing for PSTS In Vivo Sciences).
  • Assist with daily uploads of planning data to tracking systems (e.g., Charles River Intake Tracker).
  • Assist the Charles River Apollo PSTS System Access Manager in granting access for PSTS non-study-specific members to the appropriate study in Apollo.
  • Assist the PSTS Project Close-Out Effort Coordinator with PLW updates for close-out programs; if necessary, update project plans that require clean-up for close-out.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field with a focus on project management is required. A degree in a scientific field may also be considered.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, are essential, as English is the primary business language for interacting with stakeholders in the US, China, and Belgium.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with financial data, and advanced computer skills are required.
• The ability to quickly grasp new IT technologies, including planning and project management software tools, is essential.

Additional Information

• A full-time (40hours/week) Monday – Friday job.
• A Permanent contract with flexible working hours. (Can start between 7am and 9:30am)
• Home – Office: 80% - 20%
• Place of work: Beerse, Belgium. Bus number 415/416/417 stops in front of the facility.
• Meal Vouchers 8 Euro/Working Day.
• Eco-Cheques +/- 250 Euro/Year.
• DKV Hospitalization insurance.
• Additional 12 ADV days.
• A company well-being program targeting both mental and physical well-being.
• Access to Payflip- an innovative app that helps you take control and optimize your paycheck.
• A platform to consult dermatologists for any skin-related concerns.
• A fantastic team with monthly team lunches, fun teambuilding activities (laser tag, escape rooms, sports, etc.) and above all; a great collaborative international work environment.
• Personal development through learning on the job and additional trainings.