Senior Project Manager, FSP

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Serve as the project lead and primary sponsor contact .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in project management, financial stewardship, and compliance with regulatory requirements, while effectively leading cross-functional teams and mentoring team members. Possesses strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills essential for managing complex projects in biomedical or life sciences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementFinancial AcumenRegulatory ComplianceCross-Functional Team LeadershipRisk Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Project DeliveryBudget ManagementResource ManagementChange Modification ProcessesAnalytical SkillsStrategic ThinkingDecision-MakingTherapeutic Area KnowledgeClinical Development GuidelinesProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceDelegationPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCTMSPreclarusClarity

Industry Keywords

BiomedicalLife SciencesICH-GCPSOPsRegulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the project lead and primary sponsor contact
Own overall project delivery for quality, time, and cost
Establish and communicate customer expectations to the project team
Lead cross-functional project teams and manage projects of increasing complexity
Ensure internal and external escalation pathways are followed
Define responsibilities and communication pathways for secondary project leads when required
Manage financial stewardship, contract alignment, resources, budgets, out-of-scope activities, change modification processes, negotiations, and timelines
Identify risks and resolve issues at the project level using RBQM/RESOLVE
Ensure project team compliance with policies, SOPs, ICH-GCP, regulatory, and project-specific requirements
Mentor team members
Develop or contribute to process improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, supported by relevant academic or vocational qualifications
8+ years of previous comparable experience
Master’s degree preferred
Background in biomedical or life sciences preferred
Technical and systems competency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CTMS, Preclarus, and Clarity
In-depth therapeutic area knowledge and clinical development guidelines and directives
Advanced knowledge of cross-functional project management principles: time, quality, and cost
Strong financial acumen, including budget, forecast, and resource management
Strong negotiation, analytical, strategic thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills
Effective oral, written communication, presentation, interpersonal, customer service, and cross-cultural skills
Ability to delegate, prioritize workload and resources, lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, and work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to comply with organization policies, SOPs, ICH-GCP, regulatory, and project-specific requirements
Ability to work in office/laboratory and/or clinical environments with potential exposure to biological fluids, infectious organisms, and electrical equipment
Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, and gloves

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Standard Monday–Friday schedule
Collaboration and professional development opportunities
Mentorship opportunities
Process improvement involvement
Personal protective equipment provided as required