Intern - Undergraduate - Information Technology PPD is a leading

global contract research organization. At PPD we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose - to improve health. The Information Technology Delivery Office department provides IT Project Delivery, Application Services and other IT services. As an Undergraduate Intern you will provide project support and assist with administrative duties such as coordinating meeting agendas, PowerPoint presentations and meeting minutes. This position will also offer the opportunity to review internal reports and provide analysis as well as other IT focused tasks. We are seeking a rising junior or senior targeting a degree in information technology or business for this full-time summer internship opportunity. At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. Summarized Purpose: Intern - Undergraduate level will report to a specific department where they will learn about contract research organizations and their role within the pharmaceutical research and development industry. They will also be assigned specific project activities under the direction of the PPD Intern Advisor. The student will benefit by applying what they have learned in the classroom to practical situations, and by having various opportunities to develop professionally. PPD will benefit by building positive relationships with local colleges and universities. Responsibilities include: * Assisting team members with assigned tasks in specific project areas, as well as completing tasks in "Student's Measurable Learning Objectives" * Training within department (attend departmental specific training) * Attending meetings and other learning opportunities * Other tasks under the direction of the PPD supervisor Education and Experience: * Must be enrolled in an Undergraduate program * Typically enrolled as a rising Junior or rising Senior Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Good communication and interpersonal skills * Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively * Good English and grammar skills * Good computer skills, proficient in MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc. Working Conditions * Work is performed in an office or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. * Occasional drives to site locations. Potential Occasional travel required. Physical Demands * Frequently stationary for 4-6 hours per day. * Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. * Occasional mobility required. * Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck. * Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs. * Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf. * Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. * May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups. * Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management. May require periods of intense concentration. * Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task. * Regular and consistent attendance. Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability or protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and/or local law. **Primary Location: **North America-United States-North Carolina-Wilmington **Work Locations: ** **Job: **Information Technology **Organization: **Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC.