Senior Project Manager, Ophthalmology

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global Ophthalmology studies while ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements. Proficient in cross-functional project management, financial stewardship, and effective communication to manage customer expectations and drive project delivery.

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Global Ophthalmology Studies LeadershipCross-Functional Project ManagementFinancial StewardshipRegulatory Compliance (ICH-GCP)Effective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project Management PrinciplesBudget ManagementResource AlignmentChange-Order NegotiationsRisk IdentificationProcess ImprovementAnalytical Strategic ThinkingNegotiation SkillsDecision-MakingCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Customer Service SkillsProactive ApproachAdaptabilityTeam MentoringDelegation and Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCTMSPreclarusClarity

Industry Keywords

Clinical Development GuidelinesTherapeutic Area KnowledgeSOP ComplianceProject-Specific RequirementsCross-Cultural Awareness

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 for time, cost, and quality
Demonstrate financial stewardship, including contract understanding, resource 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 through RBQM/RESOLVE
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, SOPs, ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and project-specific requirements
Mentor team members
Develop or contribute to process improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience leading global Ophthalmology studies
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, supported by relevant academic or vocational qualifications
Previous experience comparable to 8+ years
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, written communication, and presentation skills
Proactive, solutions-oriented, and adaptable approach
In-depth therapeutic area knowledge and clinical development guidelines and directives
Advanced knowledge of cross-functional project management principles covering time, quality, and cost
Ability to lead, motivate, and coordinate cross-functional project teams
Strong customer service skills
Good judgment, decision-making, critical thinking, and analytical strategic thinking skills
Strong negotiation and influencing skills, including cross-cultural awareness
Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and resources
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Willingness/ability to work in office, laboratory, and/or clinical environments
Ability to comply with personal protective equipment requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaboration and development opportunities
Exposure to a global team environment
Personal protective equipment provided/required as applicable