Associate Manager, Clinical Operations - FSP

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Oversee, train, resource, coach and performance-manage a team of clinical operations staff .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJunior💰 $115,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced leadership and mentoring skills in clinical operations, with a strong focus on performance management, training, and adherence to regulatory standards. Proficient in evaluating clinical trial metrics and facilitating employee development while ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP and FDA guidelines.

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Leadership ResponsibilityClinical Trials MonitoringSOPs and WPDs KnowledgeAdvanced Communication SkillsProblem-Solving Ability

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Hard Skills

Performance ManagementClinical Trials MonitoringData EvaluationTraining DevelopmentProject Operations OptimizationRegulatory ComplianceQuality Assurance AuditsRisk-Based MonitoringData EntryMedical Terminology

Soft Skills

Team-Building SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConflict-Resolution SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

ActivateCTMSPreclarusClarity

Industry Keywords

Clinical OperationsPerformance IndicatorsCareer DevelopmentEthical StandardsMedical Research

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee, train, resource, coach and performance-manage a team of clinical operations staff
Lead performance using metrics and key performance indicators
Act as point of escalation for performance concerns and training needs
Collaborate with leadership on resourcing needs
Manage staff and provide coaching, mentorship and work direction
Conduct performance appraisals and career discussions
Facilitate employee career development
Interview, recruit and select staff
Manage and conduct induction/orientation programs for new employees
Maintain staff CVs, training records, position profiles and experience profiles
Ensure accurate and timely timesheets and expense reports
Support allocation activities and project/functional leads to optimize project operations
Escalate issues that may affect project deliverables
Deliver training on WPDs, SOPs, local requirements and other clinical operations topics
Identify training gaps and ensure training requirements are met
Ensure adherence to ethical and regulatory standards
Alert management to quality issues and request or facilitate QA audits
Review clinical systems including Activate, CTMS, Preclarus and Clarity to evaluate employee/project metrics, KPIs and project status
Evaluate staff work through PAVs, remotely or on-site, including monitoring skills and project conduct
Participate in process improvement and development initiatives
Ensure understanding and facilitation of risk-based monitoring
Contribute to bids and procurement of new business as required
Collaborate with senior management and executive staff on strategic planning and business development
Lead or contribute to initiatives improving department and company performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualifications
Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 5 years)
1+ year of leadership responsibility
Equivalency may consist of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience
Advanced mentoring/leadership/supervisory skills
Excellent clinical trials monitoring skills, both remote and on-site
Ability to learn and apply company SOPs, WPDs, and relevant regulations, including ICH/GCP and FDA guidelines
Ability to evaluate medical research data
Strong organizational and negotiation skills
Strong attention to detail
Advanced written and oral communication skills
Good knowledge of English language and grammar
Computer skills including data entry, archival and retrieval
Ability to travel as needed
Team-building skills
Interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
Advanced problem-solving ability in a constantly changing environment
Solid knowledge of medical/therapeutic areas and medical terminology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results
National medical and dental plans
National vision plan
Health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays annually
Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
Accident and life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company stock discount