Thermo Fisher Scientific · 19 hours ago
Project Manager - Central Labs
Kentucky, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, dedicated to improving patient health through innovative laboratory services. The Project Manager will coordinate and manage clinical trials, ensuring successful completion by overseeing operational aspects and maintaining communication with sponsors and project teams.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Coordinates and manages clinical trials from start up through close out activities
Directs the technical and operational aspects of the projects, securing the successful completion of clinical trials
Identifies and evaluates fundamental issues on the project, interprets data on issues, makes sound business decisions and ensure solutions are implemented
Ensures all project deliverables meet the customer/contract expectations, providing accurate hour forecasts, reviewing pass-through costs and ensuring timely invoicing while working in collaboration with other functional area leads
Manages allocated studies according to timelines and quality standards
Coordinates activities of all functional departments and vendors involved in the project
Works with team and management to develop plans/guidelines for project implementation using PPD tools
Monitors and analyzes project status to ensure successful completion of project parameters, milestones, timetables
Acts as liaison between Sponsor and PPD by facilitating the flow of information between PPD and client
Provides Sponsor with timely project updates, project related fiscal information, ensures correct protocol interpretations, and obtains direction and feedback on implementing scope of work
May discuss and obtain feedback from Sponsors regarding PPD’s performance to date
Plans and communicates to team members study specific tasks and priorities for projects
Liaises with managers in all functional areas within PPD to optimize Performance and utilization of the project team members
Appropriately escalates any issues or potential issues to management for all project related issues
Works closely with other departments to manage financial and contractual aspects of the study including establishing and recognizing financial milestones for invoice and subcontractor purposes, subcontracting with third-party service providers, approving subcontractor invoices, and establishing proper accrual for investigator grants
Works with the project team to establish appropriate controls to ensure that project resources and expenses are aligned with budgets
Ensures that appropriate assessment and coordination of project/protocol specific and therapeutic area training needs and activities are occurring for the team members as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
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
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
Benefits
Competitive remuneration
Annual incentive plan bonus
Healthcare
A range of employee benefits
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Thermo Fisher Scientific has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (272)
2024 (224)
2023 (233)
2022 (342)
2021 (315)
2020 (227)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President, Bioproduction Group
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