Global Lead Project Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Serve as the primary contact between the sponsor and the organization at the project level .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeCosta RicaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management for clinical trials, including financial stewardship, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships effectively.

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Global Lead Project Manager ExperienceClinical Trials ManagementFinancial AcumenVendor ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Project Management PrinciplesBudget AlignmentChange-Order NegotiationsRisk IdentificationIssue ResolutionTherapeutic Area KnowledgeClinical Development GuidelinesContract UnderstandingTimeline ExecutionSOPs Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsDecision-MakingAnalytical ThinkingCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

ICH-GCPClinical TrialsVendor OversightTherapeutics AreasCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary contact between the sponsor and the organization at the project level
Ensure internal and external escalation pathways are followed
Define responsibilities and communication pathways for secondary project leads when required
Own overall cross-functional project delivery across time, cost, and quality
Provide project-level financial stewardship, including contract understanding, budget alignment, out-of-scope activity management, change-order negotiations, and timeline execution
Establish, communicate, and manage customer expectations
Drive project-level risk identification and issue resolution
Ensure compliance with organization policies, SOPs, ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and project-specific requirements
Lead cross-functional project teams to meet or exceed deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
8+ years of comparable experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job
Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a Global Lead Project Manager in the conduct of clinical trials (end-to-end)
Several years of demonstrated experience in vendor management and oversight across a broad range of vendor types
Experience in at least two therapeutics areas preferred
Technical and systems competency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to delegate and prioritize workload in a frequently changing environment
Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills
Advanced therapeutic area knowledge and clinical development guidelines and directives
Strong understanding of project management principles, including financial acumen
Interpersonal and customer service skills, including leading, motivating, and coordinating cross-functional project teams
Judgment, decision-making, critical and analytical strategic thinking skills
Ability to negotiate, persuade, and influence others, including cross-cultural awareness

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaboration and development opportunities
Global team environment
Exposure to passion, innovation, and scientific excellence
0%-20% travel, potentially including international travel