Senior Project Manager, FSP

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cross-functional project management, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements while effectively managing budgets and resources. Possesses strong communication and leadership skills to mentor teams and drive process improvements.

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Cross-Functional Project ManagementICH-GCP ComplianceFinancial StewardshipRisk Identification and ResolutionEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project Management PrinciplesBudget ManagementResource AlignmentContract UnderstandingProcess ImprovementRisk ManagementClinical Development GuidelinesTherapeutic Area KnowledgeDelegation and PrioritizationTechnical and Systems Competency

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringNegotiationCritical ThinkingDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCTMSPreclarusClarity

Industry Keywords

BiomedicalLife SciencesSOPsRegulatory RequirementsCustomer Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary contact between the sponsor and organization at the project level
Lead cross-functional project teams and own overall delivery across time, cost, and quality
Establish, communicate, and manage customer expectations
Ensure internal and external escalation pathways are followed
Define responsibilities and communication pathways for secondary project leads when required
Demonstrate financial stewardship, including contract understanding, resource alignment, out-of-scope activity management, and budget/forecast/resource adjustments
Drive risk identification and issue resolution at project level using RBQM/RESOLVE
Ensure project team compliance with organizational 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 experience providing relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities
Master’s degree and background in biomedical or life sciences preferred
Technical and systems competency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CTMS, Preclarus, and Clarity
Ability to delegate and prioritize workload and resources in a changing environment
Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills
In-depth therapeutic area knowledge and clinical development guidelines and directives
Advanced knowledge of cross-functional project management principles: time, quality, and cost
Ability to lead, motivate, and coordinate cross-functional project teams
Strong customer service, negotiation, financial acumen, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Compliance with organization policies, SOPs, ICH-GCP, regulatory, and project-specific requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaboration and development opportunities
Global team environment
Commitment to scientific excellence