Labs Project Manager I

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Drive Clinical Innovation. Deliver Scientific Excellence.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll join a global organization at the forefront of clinical research and laboratory science. In partnership with PPD, we support the world’s leading pharmaceutical and biotech organizations—successfully delivering over 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the past five years.

We are seeking a Project Manager – Labs to lead and coordinate central laboratory activities across clinical trial programs. This is a high-impact role requiring strong operational oversight, cross-functional leadership, and client engagement.

The Role: The Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between operational departments, affiliates, sponsors, and laboratory teams. You will oversee study setup, maintenance, and close-out activities for assigned clinical protocols and programs, while supporting the broader Project Management function.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project management lead for assigned clinical trials, including complex, multi-faceted studies.
• Act as the main point of contact for internal laboratory functions and external clients.
• Independently identify, manage, and mitigate study-level risks; escalate cross-functional or significant issues as needed.
• Lead study start-up activities including protocol and amendment review, milestone planning, risk assessments, and budget oversight.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across laboratory operations, logistics, data management, quality, IT, and external vendors to ensure seamless execution.
• Manage study timelines, deliverables, interdependencies, and performance metrics to ensure on-time and high-quality data delivery.
• Maintain accurate project documentation in alignment with SOPs and project management standards.
• Monitor scope, timelines, and financial performance throughout the study lifecycle.
• Support financial oversight including forecasting, budget tracking, burn analysis, and invoice approvals.
• Lead internal and client-facing meetings, ensuring clear agendas, documented decisions, and actionable follow-ups.
• Balance multiple concurrent studies while maintaining compliance, quality, and operational excellence.
• Support departmental and client objectives through additional project-related responsibilities as required.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification).
• 2–4 years of experience in project management, laboratory operations, clinical research, or a related field.

*Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex studies in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong project management competencies including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Solid understanding of clinical trial processes and central laboratory operations.
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset with sound decision-making capability.
• Proficiency in project management tools, internal systems, and standard business software.
• Ability to interpret and apply SOPs, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High degree of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential clinical and business information.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Working Environment

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, employee wellbeing is a priority. We foster a supportive environment that enables individuals to thrive both professionally and personally.

• Work is performed in laboratory and/or clinical environments, with exposure to standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel and site visits may be required.

Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?

When you join us, you become part of a global organization committed to enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You’ll collaborate with industry-leading experts, contribute to groundbreaking clinical research, and grow within an environment that values innovation, accountability, and continuous development.

If you’re ready to lead complex clinical laboratory projects and make a measurable impact, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today and help deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs!