Project Manager – Labs

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Monitor and manage all aspects of designated clinical trial protocols in Global Central Labs .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeChinaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical trial protocols, ensuring compliance with FDA and Good Clinical Practice standards, and maintaining project performance and client satisfaction. Proficient in project management within Global Central Labs and capable of mentoring teams while facilitating effective communication among stakeholders.

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Project ManagementClinical Trial ManagementClient Relationship ManagementRegulatory ComplianceProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ProtocolsDatabase ProgrammingBudget ManagementStudy Specification PreparationAnalytical SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsProcess DocumentationProtocol Amendment CoordinationIT System Programming

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Office Productivity ToolsEnterprise ApplicationsClinical Laboratory Information Systems

Industry Keywords

Good Clinical PracticeFDA ComplianceIATA RegulationsBiological Specimen TransportGlobal Central Labs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and manage all aspects of designated clinical trial protocols in Global Central Labs
Ensure overall project performance and client satisfaction throughout assigned clinical trial lifecycles
Provide internal consulting on project management issues and identify process and efficiency improvements
Act as chief liaison with major sponsors and operational personnel
Manage large study programs
Prepare and maintain process documents and back up the (Associate) Director PM when needed
Mentor Project Managers
Provide oversight and coordination of study initiation
Review, interpret, translate, and program study 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 sites, sponsors, and non-technical stakeholders
Prepare study specification documents and maintain study master files with version control for specifications, budgets, and contracts
Ensure sponsor authorization and signed approval of current documents and contract completion before service delivery
Ensure compliance with FDA, Good Clinical Practice, IATA, SOPs, and other biological specimen transport regulations
Coordinate protocol amendment reviews, budgetary and procedural changes, and issue resolution
Serve as liaison between sponsors and 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 software and functionality design, validation, and implementation
Support RFP feasibility assessments and draft proposal responses with BD and finance teams
Guide Project Managers and Set-up Administrators, train junior personnel, identify efficiencies, and author/revise procedural documents

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience comparable to 2+ years, 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 Global Central Lab and bio A analysis lab environments
Strong client relationship management skills
Ability to work effectively with multi-level teams
Willingness/ability to work in laboratory and/or clinical environments with exposure to biological fluids and infectious organisms
Ability to make occasional drives to site locations and occasional domestic travel
Ability to use required personal protective equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri)
Healthy and balanced work environment
Collaboration and professional development opportunities
Personal protective equipment provided/required, including protective eyewear, garments and gloves