Clinical Study Planning & Scheduling Lead

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Lead study planning and portfolio scheduling across the Austin, Las Vegas, and Prague Clinical Research Units, focusing on early-phase clinical studies .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial processes, particularly in early-phase clinical research and CRU operations, with strong organizational and communication skills to effectively manage study scheduling and coordination across multiple sites.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical Trial Process KnowledgeStudy Scheduling CoordinationOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime Management

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Hard Skills

Study Protocol ReviewCapacity PlanningRevenue ForecastingData TrackingScheduling Tools

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsMeeting FacilitationAttention to DetailBusiness Maturity

Tools & Technologies

In-House SoftwareCommercial Software

Industry Keywords

Clinical Research UnitEarly-Phase Clinical StudiesStudy Calendar ManagementMultisite StudiesHuman Safety Committee

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead study planning and portfolio scheduling across the Austin, Las Vegas, and Prague Clinical Research Units, focusing on early-phase clinical studies
Own and maintain integrated study calendars for awarded and prospective studies
Evaluate study scheduling and placement based on protocols, participant and cohort needs, bed capacity, recruitment capability, procedures, equipment, holidays, sponsor timelines, and competing site activity
Coordinate study-calendar changes, assess portfolio impacts, implement routine adjustments, and escalate significant capacity decisions
Facilitate cross-functional study placement and scheduling discussions with site leadership, investigators, recruitment, business development, finance, and clinical operations
Coordinate portfolio scheduling across CRUs, including multisite studies
Maintain scheduling data, trackers, and planning tools for capacity planning, revenue forecasting, and business decisions
Coordinate Human Safety Committee administrative activities, including submissions, reviews, agendas, meetings, minutes, decisions, and follow-up
Coordinate CRU study placement, document decisions and action items, and update calendars
Participate in client discussions about scheduling considerations, capacity constraints, and alternatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience comparable to 0 to 2 years
Knowledge of the clinical trial process, especially early-phase clinical research and CRU operations
Ability to review and interpret study protocols and identify scheduling and placement requirements
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent presentation and meeting facilitation skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong time management and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent activities
Business maturity and professionalism
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to work in an office, laboratory, and/or clinical environment
Ability to use various in-house and commercial computer software
Ability to work upright and/or stationary for 6–8 hours per day
Frequent mobility, bending, twisting, crouching, and stooping
Ability to lift and carry 15–20 lbs
Regular and consistent attendance
Ability to perform under stress and multitask

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global team environment
Collaboration and development opportunities
Scientific excellence-focused workplace