Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office
Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.
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Location/Division Specific Information
Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations.
Discover Impactful Work:
In the Associate Project Manager - Labs role, you will act as a liaison with PPD's operational divisions, affiliates, and sponsors. You will coordinate the setup, maintenance, and closure activities for identified study protocols and programs, working closely with Project Managers. Additionally, you will provide consultation on project management issues and support the overall function of the Project Management group.
A day in the Life:
- Serves as local study coverage for global studies and point of contact for Clinical teams. Ensures timely completion of study activities and deliverables. Documents communication and actions with sponsors or with investigator sites.
- Manages existing Batch, Supply only, & "In Conduct" studies. Develops new study set-ups as appropriate in collaboration with Tech Ops group.
- Serves as designated back-up for PM staff (Centralized) and point of contact coverage for Project Managers when out-of office. Reviews and prepares with Project Managers in advance of coverage.
- Advises project managers on procedural and budgetary items and the necessity for change due to any subsequent study modifications and/or protocol amendments. Monitors monthly Budget to Burn reviews and contract modifications.
- Supports Project Management group with development and implementation of initial study supply orders to include: Creation of initial supply template, and submission of initial shipment requests to Supply Chain Management group.
- Monitors completion of shipment requests.
- Schedules group meetings and teleconferences (internal & external), prepares and distributes agenda, records and distributes minutes as required.
- Monitors assignments and adjusts priorities and work schedule to meet deadlines and provide high quality deliverables. Completes additional tasks needed in support of project, client and departmental objectives
Keys to Success:
Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Experience
- Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 2 years') or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines
- Effective project management and organizational skills
- Good computer skills
- General knowledge of clinical trial processes and programs
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively conduct oral presentations
- Demonstrated experience in identification and resolution of technical problems in a professional environment
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with clinical teams
- Ability to attain, maintain and apply a working knowledge of applicable procedural documents
- Demonstrated positive attitude, enthusiasm toward work, and the ability to work well with others
- Experience creating data packets, assisting with shipment arrivals, or previous client experience preferred
- Experience with Partner preferred
Work Environment
Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
- Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
- Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
- Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
- May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)
Benefits
We offer annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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