Start-up Manager, FSP

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Collaborate with matrixed team members to deliver site activation for assigned projects .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, particularly in site activation within clinical research, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and budget controls. Proficient in developing implementation plans, managing risks, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

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Project ManagementClinical Research KnowledgeRisk Identification and ManagementCross-Functional Team CoordinationBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Project Implementation PlanningSite Activation OversightMetrics AnalysisContractual ManagementFeasibility AssessmentClinical Development GuidelinesMedical TerminologyAttention to DetailMultitaskingOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Cross-Cultural AwarenessAdaptabilityEffective CommunicationStress ManagementRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

PPD ToolsIn-House SoftwareOff-the-Shelf Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchSite ActivationProject CoordinationQuality StandardsContractual Deliverables

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with matrixed team members to deliver site activation for assigned projects
Oversee site activation according to timelines and quality standards
Coordinate information flow between PPD teams, clients, and functional departments
Develop project implementation plans and guidelines using PPD tools
Monitor and analyze project status, completion, and metrics for upper management
Identify risks and develop contingency plans
Manage financial and contractual aspects related to site activation
Establish controls to align project resources and expenses with budgets
Administer technical and operational site activation activities, including feasibility, site contracts, and country-team coordination
Manage assigned scope against timelines, costs, and quality
Identify and evaluate issues affecting successful site activation and implement solutions
Develop customer relationships aligned with assigned projects
Work in office, laboratory, and/or clinical environments
Handle potential exposure to biological fluids, infectious organisms, and electrical office equipment
Use required personal protective equipment
Travel up to 20% to domestic and international site locations
Work upright and/or stationary for 6–8 hours daily, with frequent mobility and occasional lifting up to 15–20 lbs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
5+ years of comparable experience
Equivalency through a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience may be considered
Ability to work efficiently with cross-functional teams
Knowledge of cross-functional project management principles
Organizational, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to identify and remedy risks related to contractual deliverables
Cross-cultural awareness and adaptability
Comprehensive understanding of clinical research/development, medical and therapeutic areas, study phases, and medical terminology
Ability to lead, liaise, and coordinate cross-functional project teams
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical development guidelines and Directives
Ability to use in-house and off-the-shelf computer software
Ability to communicate and understand information effectively
Ability to work under stress and multitask
Regular and consistent attendance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global team environment
Collaboration and development opportunities
Occasional travel to site locations, including domestic and international travel