Manager, Project Management – Central Lab

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific manager leading global central laboratory clinical trial projects. Managing project managers, sponsors, vendors, timelines, budgets, quality, and study delivery.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced project management expertise with a focus on laboratory operations, client relationship management, and team leadership. Proven ability to drive project success through effective communication, critical thinking, and compliance with procedures.

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Project ManagementClient Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipProcess ImprovementCompliance Management

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Hard Skills

Project Management TheoriesData AnalysisSOP DevelopmentBudget ManagementQuality AssuranceRisk MitigationClinical Trial ManagementAnalytical SkillsMultitaskingProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsAttention to DetailCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Laboratory StudiesClinical TrialsClient ExpectationsCross-Functional CoordinationTeam Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of project managers
Drive successful delivery of global central laboratory studies from startup through closeout
Own complex studies and ensure timelines, budgets, quality, and execution
Serve as a key sponsor contact and build strong client relationships
Manage client expectations and proactively identify and mitigate risks
Coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams and external vendors
Guide project strategy and resolve escalations
Identify opportunities to improve processes, scalability, and efficiency
Manage, motivate, recruit, train, develop, and assess project management staff
Write, evaluate, amend, deploy, review, revise, and implement procedures and SOPs
Monitor SOP and key task compliance
Liaise between sponsors and PPD internal departments during study conduct
Control, manage, and delegate day-to-day clinical trial activities
Conduct regular face-to-face client meetings and address client concerns
Manage client- and program-level oversight and relationships
Plan and support team member workflows
Mentor and coach team members on development and efficiency
Serve as backup for the Associate Director PM and advise on action plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
5+ years of comparable experience
1+ year of leadership responsibility
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and directly related experience may be considered
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
Solid Microsoft Office skills for data analysis and presentation
Critical thinking skills for quality decision-making
Advanced knowledge of project management theories, principles, and best practices relating to lab operations
Strong attention to detail and compliance with procedures and policies
Effective client relationship management skills
Strong supervisory and management skills
Proficiency in problem solving and prioritizing
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Ability to multitask and handle pressure
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening
Ability to communicate and understand information with diverse groups
Ability to work upright and stationary during typical working hours
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology
May require travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work
Career growth and development opportunities
Collaboration with industry-leading experts
Continuous development environment
Accessibility accommodations during the application and employment process