Assoc/Project Manager, Central Labs

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.

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.

• 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 5+ years).
• Central lab project management experience highly preferred.

• Knowledge of the key principles of cross functional project management (Time, Quality, Cost)
• Fundamental financial acumen
• Displays effective communication skills (listening, oral, written) and can communicate in English language (oral, written)
• Sound interpersonal skills, is flexible and adapts to changing situations
• Ability to persuade, convince, and influence or impress others
• Organized, proficient at multitasking with good attention to detail
• Ability to delegate, effectively prioritizes own and workload of project team members
• Ability to effectively use automated systems and computerized applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
• Understanding and appreciation of clinical research/development, including medical and therapeutic areas, phases and medical terminology
• Knowledge/understanding of clinical development guidelines and directives

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!