Labs Project Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Lead and coordinate central laboratory activities across clinical trial programs .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Kentucky • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience in Project Management within a Global Central Lab environment, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and Good Clinical Practice. Capable of effectively coordinating clinical trial activities, managing client relationships, and facilitating communication among diverse teams.

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Project ManagementClinical Trial CoordinationRegulatory ComplianceClient Relationship ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial Protocol ManagementDatabase ManagementIT System ProgrammingStudy Specification PreparationWorkflow Efficiency Identification

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Office Productivity ToolsProject-Management SoftwareEnterprise Applications

Industry Keywords

Good Clinical PracticeFDA ComplianceBiological-Specimen Transport RegulationsIATA RegulationsPPD SOPs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate central laboratory activities across clinical trial programs
Monitor and manage all aspects of designated clinical trial protocols in Global Central Labs
Oversee study initiation and translate protocols into complete and accurate databases
Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to ensure project requirements are understood and followed
Facilitate technical and clinical laboratory information flow among investigational sites, sponsors, and non-technical personnel
Prepare study specification documents and maintain study master files with version controls for specifications, budgets, and contracts
Ensure sponsor authorization and sign-off on current documents and verify contracts before service delivery
Ensure compliance with FDA, Good Clinical Practice, PPD SOPs, personnel policies, exposure-control requirements, IATA, and biological-specimen transport regulations
Coordinate protocol reviews, amendments, budgets, and issue resolution across internal groups
Serve as chief liaison between sponsors and PPD internal departments throughout study phases
Educate investigator sites through protocol-specific laboratory procedure presentations and demonstrations
Manage day-to-day clinical trial activities, resolve issues, and answer queries
Consult with IT and data management teams on design, validation, and implementation of project-management software and functionality
Support RFP feasibility assessments and draft proposal responses with business development and finance teams
Guide, train, and mentor Project Managers and Set-up Administrators
Identify workflow efficiencies and author, review, revise, and implement procedural documents
Serve as backup for the Associate Director PM when needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
2+ years of previous experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills
Competence with computers and enterprise applications, including office productivity tools
Ability to program the IT system according to protocol requirements
Proven analytical skills
Demonstrated compliance with procedures and policies
Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a stressful environment
Extensive knowledge and experience in Project Management in a Global Central Lab environment
Strong client relationship management skills
Ability to work effectively with multi-level teams
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening
Ability to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups
Ability to work upright and stationary for typical working hours
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology proficiently
Ability to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities
May require travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global organization committed to employee health and wellbeing
Healthy and balanced work environment
Continuous development and growth opportunities
Accessibility services and accommodations for job seekers with disabilities