Start-up Manager, FSP

Thermo Fisher Scientific

. Manage complex site operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex site operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and overseeing site activation processes. Proficient in cross-functional project management, risk identification, and developing customer relationships within clinical research environments.

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Clinical Research KnowledgeCross-Functional Project ManagementRisk Identification and Contingency PlanningSite Activation ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Project Implementation PlanningData InterpretationFinancial ManagementContractual ManagementMetrics AnalysisSite Contract AdministrationFeasibility AssessmentClinical Development GuidelinesMultitaskingAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

CollaborationOrganizational SkillsCross-Cultural AwarenessCommunication SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

PPD ToolsComputer Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchMedical TerminologyStudy PhasesTherapeutic AreasRegulatory Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage complex site operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Support site recruitment and training efforts
Facilitate collaboration between trial sites and internal teams
Collaborate in a matrix environment to deliver site activation within assigned projects
Oversee site activation according to timelines and quality standards
Coordinate information flow between PPD teams, clients, and functional departments
Develop recommended project implementation plans and guidelines using PPD tools
Monitor and analyze project status and provide metrics to upper management
Identify risks and provide contingency planning
Manage financial and contractual aspects of studies related to site activation
Establish controls to align project resources and expenses with budgets
Administer technical and operational aspects of site activation, including feasibility, site contracts, and country teams
Manage assigned scope against timelines, costs, and quality
Identify and evaluate issues affecting successful site activation
Interpret complex data, make business decisions, and ensure solutions are implemented
Develop customer relationships aligned with assigned projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
5+ years of comparable previous experience
Equivalency may consist of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience
Ability to work efficiently with cross-functional teams
Knowledge of cross-functional project management principles
Organizational and multitasking skills
Attention to detail
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 with, 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 spoken information
Ability to perform under stress and multitask
Regular and consistent attendance
Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6–8 hours per day
Ability to lift and carry 15–20 lbs.
Occasional travel up to 20% domestically and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global team environment
Collaboration and development opportunities
Scientific excellence-focused work environment