[Hiring] Senior Project Manager @Thermo Fisher Scientific

Role Description

This is a fully remote role supporting our BioAnalytical Laboratory in Richmond, VA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.
• The working shift for this role is Monday - Friday from ~8AM-5PM.

Join Us as a Senior Project Manager - Labs – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation.

The Senior Project Manager - Labs manages and has direct oversight for a portfolio of projects for key clients and is accountable for overall project/portfolio performance. Proactively identifies resources, budgets projects, prioritizes client's portfolio in line with site-wide portfolio of projects and is the primary operational interface between PPD and the client. Negotiates and makes real-time decisions with the client. Provides internal consultation on project management issues and identifies opportunities for process and efficiency improvement. Acts as chief liaison to the operational personnel of major clients and is responsible for large study programs.

We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.

What You'll Do:

• Provides oversight and coordination of client portfolio.
• Ensures project requirements are understood, agreed, and followed at all times.
• Facilitates the flow of information to all stakeholders (laboratory, sponsors, and non-technical personnel).
• Consults and utilizes scientific input of laboratory management and technical staff.
• Ensures sponsors have authorized and signed off on all documents.
• Monitors budget, forecasts and recognizes revenue, and submits contract modifications.
• Prepares and distributes meeting agendas, minutes, and timelines for data transfers.
• Consults with internal groups regarding procedural and budgetary items.
• Serves as chief liaison between sponsor and all PPD internal departments.
• Controls, manages, and follows day-to-day activities during the project.
• Understands protocol language and translates to internal systems and processes.
• Involved in cross-functional initiatives and process improvements.

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 5+ years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Requirements

• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong science and/or business acumen.
• Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated compliance with procedures and policies.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a stressful environment.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Project Management.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with client information and data.
• Ability to work effectively with multi-level teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced undefined environment.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Benefits

• The salary range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $79,600.00–$104,000.00.
• This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results.
• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave).
• Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.