Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Drive Clinical Innovation. Deliver Scientific Excellence.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll join a global organization at the forefront of clinical research and laboratory science. In partnership with PPD, we support the world's leading pharmaceutical and biotech organizations-successfully delivering over 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the past five years.

We are seeking a Project Manager - Labs to lead and coordinate central laboratory activities across clinical trial programs. This is a high-impact role requiring strong operational oversight, cross-functional leadership, and client engagement. This is a remote based role.

The Role

The Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between operational departments, affiliates, sponsors, and laboratory teams. You will oversee study setup, maintenance, and close-out activities for assigned clinical protocols and programs, while supporting the broader Project Management function.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project management lead for assigned clinical trials, including complex, multi-faceted studies.
• Act as the main point of contact for internal laboratory functions and external clients.
• Independently identify, manage, and mitigate study-level risks; escalate cross-functional or significant issues as needed.
• Lead study start-up activities including protocol and amendment review, milestone planning, risk assessments, and budget oversight.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across laboratory operations, logistics, data management, quality, IT, and external vendors to ensure seamless execution.
• Manage study timelines, deliverables, interdependencies, and performance metrics to ensure on-time and high-quality data delivery.
• Maintain accurate project documentation in alignment with SOPs and project management standards.
• Monitor scope, timelines, and financial performance throughout the study lifecycle.
• Support financial oversight including forecasting, budget tracking, burn analysis, and invoice approvals.
• Lead internal and client-facing meetings, ensuring clear agendas, documented decisions, and actionable follow-ups.
• Balance multiple concurrent studies while maintaining compliance, quality, and operational excellence.
• Support departmental and client objectives through additional project-related responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification).
• 2-4 years of experience in project management, laboratory operations, clinical research, or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex studies in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong project management competencies including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Solid understanding of clinical trial processes and central laboratory operations.
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset with sound decision-making capability.
• Proficiency in project management tools, internal systems, and standard business software.
• Ability to interpret and apply SOPs, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High degree of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential clinical and business information.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Working Environment

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, employee wellbeing is a priority. We foster a supportive environment that enables individuals to thrive both professionally and personally.

• Work is performed in laboratory and/or clinical environments, with exposure to standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel and site visits may be required.

Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?

When you join us, you become part of a global organization committed to enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You'll collaborate with industry-leading experts, contribute to groundbreaking clinical research, and grow within an environment that values innovation, accountability, and continuous development.

If you're ready to lead complex clinical laboratory projects and make a measurable impact, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and help deliver tomorrow's breakthroughs.