(Sr) Project Manager - Hematology/Oncology Team

Role Description

Seeking candidates with demonstrated experience managing global Oncology/Hematology trials. 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 Senior Project Manager establishes and communicates customer expectations to the project team with minimal direction and ensures that escalation pathways are adhered to internally and externally. The role involves leading the cross-functional project team to meet or exceed deliverables and managing project(s) of increasing complexity.

• 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, management of Out of Scope activity, drive the Con Mod process/negotiations and team execution to timelines.
• 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, as well as organization systems (CTMS, Preclarus, Clarity).
• 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 and proven ability to apply critical and analytical strategic thinking skills to manage complex/ambiguous situations.
• Strong negotiation skills with 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.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Work is performed in an office/laboratory and/or a clinical environment.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.

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.
• Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.