Associate Start-up Team Manager

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Associate Site Activation Specialist managing site activation and regulatory submissions for Thermo Fisher Scientific clinical projects. Coordinating country-specific startup activities, compliance documentation, and internal teams.

Posted 8/22/2026full-time🇲🇽 MexicoJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in site activation strategies, regulatory compliance, and project management within the clinical research domain. Proficient in developing submission strategies and coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project targets.

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Site Activation ManagementRegulatory Compliance ExpertiseProject Target Cycle AchievementMentoring Junior StaffMedical Terminology Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRegulatory Guidelines KnowledgeSubmission Strategy DevelopmentTrial Status ManagementCritical Path Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailNegotiation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Database Management SoftwareSubmission Activity Planning Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchSite ActivationSOPsEC RegulationsProcess Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage the critical path for site activation within assigned projects
Provide consultation, guidance, and support for rapid site activations
Achieve established project target cycle times for site activations
Act as country subject matter expert and provide local advice on activation strategy
Develop and implement local submission strategy
Provide technical expertise in collaboration with relevant internal departments
Maintain knowledge of company and client SOPs/directives and current regulatory guidelines
Prepare regulatory compliance review packages as applicable
Liaise locally within the organization to plan and deliver submission activity according to global project strategy
Develop country-specific documents
Coordinate internal functional departments to align site startup activities with the activation critical path
Maintain accurate and current trial status information in the database
Participate in country process improvement initiatives
Mentor junior staff or project support staff as appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, comparable to 5+ years’, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Comprehensive English language and grammar skills
Good computer skills and ability to learn appropriate software
Good medical/therapeutic area and medical terminology knowledge
Excellent knowledge of all applicable regional/national country regulatory guidelines and EC regulations
Highly effective oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and documentation quality
Strong negotiation, judgment, decision-making, organizational, planning, multitasking, and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently or in a team environment with minimal supervision
Ability to mentor fellow team members
Ability to retain a keen sense of urgency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global team environment
Collaboration and development opportunities
Passion, innovation, and commitment to scientific excellence