Coming Soon - QGrADS! A Graduate Career in Project Management.

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1 QGrADS News, Issue 1 November 24, 2014 Coming Soon - QGrADS! A Graduate Career in Project Management. Welcome to the first QGrADS 2015 e- newsletter! QGrADS (Quntiles Graduate Attraction and Development Scheme) is the exciting new graduate Project Management Development Programme from Quintiles Laboratories (or QLAB as we like to be called). We would like to tell you all about our exciting new graduate attraction and development programme for Over the next few months, we will be sending you updates and news direct to your mailbox on what QLAB does, what to expect from QGrADS and how to apply for the 2015 intake. Why Join Quintiles Laboratories? With more than 30,000 employees working in approximately 100 countries, Quintiles has helped develop or commercialize 100% of the top-100, best-selling drugs on the market in QLAB is the world s largest network of wholly-owned, CAP accredited laboratories. We collaborate with our customers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries to deliver a wide range of laboratory based solutions as part of their global clinical trial programmes. With our mix of clinical, operational, and scientific expertise, our team delivers clean, reliable, and comparable lab data which can be used to improve our customer s probability of success.

2 What Does a QLAB Project Manager Do? Our Project Managers work with our customers every step of the way. Our Project Managers goal - to ensure an easy, seamless study start-up, implementation, monitoring and close-out. QLAB s Project Managers provide: A single point of contact for the lab testing components of global clinical trials Local and global knowledge and expertise Regional support for the supply of clinical trial materials and logistics Management of internal, external and global communications Management of key milestones throughout the lifecycle of the clinical trial A customer-service mindset Detailed budget management A laser-like focus on risks and solutions Did you know? Up to 80% of the clinical trial data submitted for a New Drug Application (NDA) is a result of laboratory testing and analysis. Where Are We? We are based in our purpose built offices in Livingston, just 20 minutes west of Edinburgh, Scotland s capital city, 40 minutes east of Glasgow and within easy commuting distance of Stirling. All QLAB s services in Europe are operated from this building including our state of the art laboratory facility, clinical trials materials and logistics departments, specimen handlers, quality assurance and of course, our Project Services team. Who Are We Looking For? Quite simply, we are looking for the very best graduates in the UK who have the potential to succeed in a fast paced project services environment and a desire to progress into the Leadership roles of the future. For acceptance on to our QGrADS programme, you will be on course for a minimum 2:1 honours degree, Masters or PhD in a life sciences or business management degree. Of equal importance to your academic record will be the ability to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to a Project Management career within the clinical trials or pharmaceutical industry. This could either be through the successful completion of an internship or industrial placement, professional work experience or even related part-time work. Louise McGregor Project Manager

3 I graduated from Heriot-Watt University in 2009 with a Microbiology Honours degree. I joined the QLAB team in March 2012 as a Project Coordinator working on many global and regional clinical trials for high profile clients before being promoted to Associate Project Manager in November During my 2.5 years with the company I have grown both personally and professionally as Quintiles encourages and assists all employees to progress in their career with advancement opportunities always on offer. Quintiles Laboratories offer a friendly, fast paced and engaging working environment, with every day offering new challenges - so there is never a dull moment! Elaine Lowey - Director, Project Services I joined QLAB after graduating from Strathclyde University in 2000 and initially entered into an Operational role responsible for the reporting and monitoring of projects. Sensing the buzz within Project Management, I actively pursued a career as Project Manager and secured a position within 18 months. After two years as a Project Manager, I progressed into a new career as a Manager, responsible for a team of Project Managers, supporting clients and internal department level initiatives. During my management career, Quintiles actively supported and encouraged my personal and professional development and enabled me to develop a full strategic and leadership skill-set. As a result of Quintiles development initiatives, I was able to assume the role of Associate Director where I was able to operate globally across the wider QLAB business. In October 2013, I successfully advanced my career by obtaining a Director level role, leading QLAB s European Project Services department, which is where I remain today. Great Place to Work Quintiles was placed first the prestigious Great Place To Work in Scotland 2013 award.

4 World s Best Multinational Workplaces Recognized as one of the Best Multinational Workplaces in Europe. Other 2014 honours include Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom, and previously recognized in Ireland, Netherlands and Scotland. Winner Britain s Healthiest Company 2013 Earned Britain s Healthiest Company of the Year award 2013 and How and When To Apply Our QGrADS website and application process will open on 12 th January 2015 and close 28 th February You will be required to complete an online application form with set criteria and questions. Sorry but we will not be able to accept CVs before or during the application phase. When will we be interviewing? Assessment centres will be held at our Livingston site during March 2015 and you must be able to attend in person on the day you are invited. When does the QGrADS Programme Start? The expected start date for all successful QGrADS applicants will be 07-Sep-2014 and applicants must be able to start on this date. Entry to the programme cannot be deferred. In our next e-newsletter The QGrADS Training Programme: What to expect from your training How long will the training last What will happen after I complete my QGrADS training Continuous Professional Development Leaders of tomorrow Contact Us QGRADSInfo@quintiles.com Website:

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