(Sr) Project Manager - eCOA/Rater Oversight

Role Description

Seeking a candidate with demonstrated clinical trial project management experience with eCOA systems and Rater Training/Readiness.

Join Us as a Senior Project Manager - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation. The Senior Project Manager serves as the Project Lead and primary sponsor contact and is accountable for the overall delivery of the project (quality, time, cost) on behalf of the organization.

The role involves leading the cross-functional project team to meet or exceed deliverables and managing project(s) of increasing complexity.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the primary contact between the sponsor and the organization at the project level.
• Ensure escalation pathways adhered to internally and externally (Rules of Engagement – communication pathways).
• On projects where the scope requires, ensure clear delineation in responsibilities and communication pathways for secondary project leads.
• Drive and own the overall delivery of the cross-functional project (time, cost, quality).
• Ensure financial stewardship at a project level by demonstrating an intimate understanding of the contract, resource alignment to budget, and management of Out of Scope activity.
• Establish, communicate and manage customer expectations to achieve optimal delivery during the project.
• Drive Risk Identification and Issue Resolution at project level (RBQM/RESOLVE).
• Ensure project team compliance with organization policies, SOPs, ICH-GCP, regulatory and project specific requirements.
• Act as a mentor.
• Develop or contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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 8+ years).

Requirements

• Technical and systems competency, such as computer skills, to include effective use of systems and applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to delegate and effectively prioritize workload and resources for project team members in a frequently changing environment.
• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented and adaptable in changing priorities and situations.
• In-depth therapeutic area knowledge and clinical development guidelines and directives.
• Advanced knowledge of the key principles of cross-functional project management (Time, Quality, Cost).
• Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to lead, motivate and coordinate cross-functional project teams.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to proactively address and prioritize expectations.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills with proven ability to apply critical and analytical and strategic thinking skills to manage complex/ambiguous situations.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence others and achieve results, including a cross-cultural awareness.
• Strong financial acumen with the knowledge and ability to minimize risk by proactively managing and adjusting budgets/forecasts/resources.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence.
• You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.