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Career Opportunities

If you are interested in applying for any of the open positions below, please download the Employment Application, and forward the completed application, along with a resume, to the Essential Group, Inc. Human Resources Department either via mail, e-mail or fax.

Human Resources Department
Essential Group, Inc.
1325 Tri-State Parkway, Suite 300
Gurnee, IL 60031
Fax: 847-856-6212
E-mail:

Current Career Opportunities Effective: 8/1/2008

BP&C

Posting Date: 8/1/2008
Position:Business Development Manager - EPR
Department:BP&C
Location:Gurnee, IL
Job Description: Responsible for patient recruitment services sales proposals, including developing strategy, preparing proposal text, developing budgets and interacting with vendors to facilitate proposal development process.

Clinical Operations

Posting Date: 4/7/2008
Position:Regional CRA
Department:Clinical Operations
Location:All Areas
Job Description: The CRA will oversee the conduct of assigned clinical studies including acting as liaison to clinical investigators & ensuring the quality and integrity of data. Duties include but are not limited to the preparation and conduct of study initiation, close-out and monitoring visits at clinical investigative sites to ensure adherence to procedures, protocols and project plans in accordance with FDA regulations. Requirements include: Bachelor’s degree in science, health, nursing or comparable experience; 3 yrs healthcare or research-related experience; 2+ years monitoring experience as a CRA in a pharmaceutical, biotech or CRO environment or equivalent experience; Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills; Ability to independently plan and prioritize own work schedule; Expert computer proficiency. Up to 70% travel required.
Posting Date: 5/1/2008
Position:Lead CRA - In House - Gurnee IL. 60031
Department:Clinical Operations
Location:Corporate
Job Description: The Lead CRA is responsible for overseeing the conduct of assigned clinical trials and ensuring they are conducted, recorded and reported in accordance with the protocol, standard operating procedures, ICH-GCP and all applicable regulatory requirements, ensuring the quality and integrity of data. The lead CRA also coordinates the clinical operations activities including site management and oversees the clinical operations staff, acts as liaison to clinical investigators and is charged with developing a rapport with potential investigators to facilitate the placement of future research studies at institutions and medical centers. Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in science, health, nursing or comparable experience; Therapeutic/monitoring experience; CRA certification and/or Project Management certification a plus; 2+ years monitoring experience as a CRA in a pharmaceutical, biotech or CRO environment; 2+ yrs managerial/supervisory experience; 3+ yrs experience in clinical trials or pharmaceutical industry; 5+ yrs healthcare or research-related experience; Direct clinical trials experience and knowledge of procedures for monitoring clinical trials; Good clinical knowledge with proficiency in medical terminology; Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; Ability to independently plan and prioritize own work schedule; Computer proficient; Experience working in a team environment; Good understanding of the principles of ICH GCP and FDA regulations.

Project Management

Posting Date: 4/30/2008
Position:Project Manager
Department:Project Management
Location:Corporate or Regional
Job Description: Comprehensive management of Phase I-IV clinical development studies(s) with therapeutic expertise including: oversight of the clinical project team, detailed timeline development and maintenance, assignment of roles and responsibilities, vendor oversight, budget management, investigational site selection, PI meeting development and attendance/presentations, study start-up and study conduct management. (e.g., CRF review, IC development/review, enrollment tracking, query resolution process, troubleshooting) Must be able to interact closely with data management and biostatistical teams. Advanced understanding of GCP’s, FDA regulations and ICH guidelines. Must present well to clients and assist business development in a consultative capacity Participation in the submission of INDs, NDAs and/or ANDA’s a plus. Advance computer acumen and use of technological tools a plus. Travel ~ 30%.

Regulatory Support Services

Posting Date: 4/1/2008
Position:Research Associate
Department:Regulatory Support Services
Location:Corporate
Job Description: Responsible for management of study and site regulatory documents including accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations and sponsor requirements. Duties include tracking, processing and submitting regulatory documents to investigative sites, Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Sponsors.

Sales

Posting Date: 5/1/2008
Position:Director of Business Development
Department:Sales
Location:Midwest
Job Description:

Sell Essential Group services including patient recruitment and CRO services to pharmaceutical and biotech organizations. Qualifications include: Previous sales experience in the CRO/Patient Recruitment and/or pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated ability in answering customer objections, closing and providing outstanding customer service. Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, time management and territory management skills. Bachelor's degree or comparable work experience required. Additional qualifications include: Previous sales experience with demonstrated success in a Contract Research Organization with the primary focus on clinical research; Demonstrated success in leading cross functional teams, public speaking, and conducting presentations; Proven ability to generate new ideas, processes and strategies to improve department; Superior written and verbal communication skills; Expert computer skills including Word, Excel and email.