Associate Project Manager - Labs
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

Location/Division Specific Information

Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.

Title: Associate Project Manager - Labs

Division/ Dept.: PPD/ Clinical Research Group/ Bioanalytical Lab

Office Status: Onsite, Monday-Friday

Location: Middleton, WI

Discover Impactful Work:

As an Associate Project Manager - Labs at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will play a pivotal role in driving our world-class laboratory projects to success. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an ambitious team and contribute to projects that make a global impact. Your efforts will ensure the flawless execution and implementation of projects that help us achieve our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

A day in the life:

• Serves as local study coverage for global studies and point of contact for Clinical teams. Ensures timely completion of study activities and deliverables. Documents communication and actions with sponsors or with investigator sites.
• Manages existing Batch, Supply only, & "In Conduct" studies. Develops new study set-ups as appropriate in collaboration with Tech Ops group.
• Serves as designated back-up for PM staff (Centralized) and point of contact coverage for Project Managers when out-of office. Reviews and prepares with Project Managers in advance of coverage.
• Advises project managers on procedural and budgetary items and the necessity for change due to any subsequent study modifications and/or protocol amendments. Monitors monthly Budget to Burn reviews and contract modifications.
• Supports Project Management group with development and implementation of initial study supply orders to include: Creation of initial supply template, and submission of initial shipment requests to Supply Chain Management group.
• Monitors completion of shipment requests.
• Schedules group meetings and teleconferences (internal & external), prepares and distributes agenda, records and distributes minutes as required.
• Monitors assignments and adjusts priorities and work schedule to meet deadlines and provide high quality deliverables. Completes additional tasks needed in support of project, client and departmental objectives

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Experience

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years') or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
• Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment election decisions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines
• Effective project management and organizational skills
• Good computer skills
• General knowledge of clinical trial processes and programs
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively conduct oral presentations
• Demonstrated experience in identification and resolution of technical problems in a professional environment
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with clinical teams
• Ability to attain, maintain and apply a working knowledge of applicable procedural documents
• Demonstrated positive attitude, enthusiasm toward work, and the ability to work well with others

Work Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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