Job Description
SENA Apprentice Administrative Assistant
Area: Clinical Data Management (CDM)
Operational Role Category: Local (the employee's focus is within one country)
Key Requirements / Responsibilities
The selected person will provide administrative and operational support to the Clinical Data Management (CDM) team, contributing to the efficient organization of activities, documentation and internal processes.
Their main responsibilities include:
- Support the management and organization of physical and electronic documents.
- Keep records, files and administrative databases up to date.
- Assist in scheduling and coordinating team meetings.
- Prepare and update basic documents, presentations and reports.
- Support the monitoring of the area's administrative and logistical activities.
- Manage internal requests and support communication with different areas of the organization.
- Organize information and provide support in document management activities.
- Comply with the company's policies, procedures and confidentiality standards.
- Carry out other administrative activities assigned by the practice supervisor.
Minimum Education and Language Requirements
Education
- Academic high school diploma (Bachiller académico).
- Completed primary and secondary basic education.
Language
- Fluent Spanish (reading, writing and verbal communication).
Required Experience and Skills
No prior work experience is required.
Required skills:
- Teamwork.
- Clear and effective communication.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
- Responsibility and a service-oriented attitude.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes.
Basic technical knowledge:
- Microsoft Excel (basic level).
- Microsoft Word (basic level).
- Microsoft PowerPoint (basic level).
- Basic handling of office tools and email.
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Academic or practical experience in administrative, filing or customer service activities.
- Basic knowledge of document management.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 collaborative tools.
- Interest in developing a career in administrative or organizational support areas.
Job Description
The SENA Apprentice Administrative Assistant will support the administrative activities of the Clinical Data Management (CDM) organization, contributing to operational efficiency through organizing information, preparing documents, coordinating activities and general support to the team. The position offers a learning opportunity in a corporate environment, strengthening administrative, organizational and communication skills.
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Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Event Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Software Proficiency, Vendor Relationship Management
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
10/20/2026
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