Senior Medical Project Coordinator

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Senior Medical Project Coordinator overseeing clinical safety and medical monitoring projects for Thermo Fisher Scientific. Reviewing safety data, managing studies, budgets, risks, and client collaboration.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of GCPs, clinical safety, and pharmacovigilance, with strong project management and budget skills. Capable of leading clinical project teams, mentoring staff, and effectively communicating with stakeholders.

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Clinical Safety ExperienceProject Management SkillsGCP KnowledgePharmacovigilance ExpertiseData Management Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research MonitoringSafety Data TrendingBiostatisticsData ManagementSafety ReportingProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingBudget ManagementMedical OversightContract Management

Soft Skills

Effective MentoringStrong CommunicationAttention to DetailCollaborative WorkProfessional Demeanor

Tools & Technologies

Visualization ToolsDashboardsLine Listings

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in NursingLicensed RNPhysician's Assistant

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsDrug DevelopmentSafety DataRisk ManagementAggregate Reports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, coordinate, and evaluate medical projects for one or more programs throughout the project lifecycle
Collaborate with management, stakeholders, client company personnel, and clinical project teams
Perform first-pass review of safety data using line listings, dashboards, and visualization tools
Review safety data for trends, coding consistencies, and potential investigator-site follow-up
Identify, resolve, or escalate potential issues
Prepare safety-data summaries for safety review meetings
Review designated sections of aggregate reports
Act as Project Lead for medical monitoring services when SAE case processing is not contracted
Manage study implementation, coordination, maintenance, and closeout
Serve as primary point of contact for clinical project teams and alliance-level lead on larger studies
Create and maintain medical management plans and align processes with contracts and requested services
Monitor project financial status, forecasting, realization, and team allocations
Coordinate staff projections based on contract values and actual hours
Escalate financial and operational risks and participate in risk management meetings
Determine hours for out-of-scope work and support contract modifications
Resolve complex problems and propose solutions
Assist management with training and mentoring
Present at business development, client, and investigator meetings
Participate in strategy and business development calls
Represent studies at risk management meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related Health Sciences, such as Physician's Assistant, or licensed RN
5+ years of experience providing relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities
5+ years of clinical safety experience in clinical research monitoring, pharmacovigilance, or a combination of both
Equivalency of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience may be considered
Advanced knowledge of GCPs for medical oversight of clinical trials
Knowledge of drug development and safety reporting
Advanced knowledge of safety-data trending, including coding
Working knowledge of biostatistics, data management, and clinical procedures
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Excellent project-management and budget skills
Effective mentoring skills and ability to train and lead others
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively
Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor in challenging circumstances

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthy and balanced work environment support
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Career development and collaboration opportunities