Assoc Project Manager Project Manager – FSP

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Job Description

Join Us as a Associate Project Manager or Project Manager- Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation

The FSP PM works on projects within a single function alongside the owner of the project (Functionallead). The FSP PM is responsible for the financial management and timely delivery of the FSP project objectives from start up through to final deliverables. Whilst the Functional lead directs the technical andoperational aspects of the projects and is the client interface the FSP PM provides support in projectplanning milestone creation issue management managing out of scope activities and securing thesuccessful completion of the milestones on time and within budget. The FSP PM will work with majorfunctional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental issues on the project interpret data on
complex issues make sound business decisions and ensure solutions are implemented. Working toensure all project deliverables meet the customers time/quality/cost expectations.


What Youll Do:

• Works with the functional lead (who owns the project) to manage allocated FSPprojects according to timelines and quality standards.
• Assists the functional lead and the team to develop plans/guidelines for projectimplementation.
• Works with the functional lead to monitor and analyse project status to ensuresuccessful completion of project parameters milestones timetables.
• Together with the functional lead ensures teams are entering and updatinginternal tracking tools.
• Works with team to identify potential risks develop contingency plans.
• Together with the functional lead works closely with Finance and Legal tomanage all financial and contractual aspects of the FSP project includingestablishing and recognizing financial milestones for invoice and subcontractorpurposes subcontracting with third-party service providers approving subcontractor invoices establishing proper accrual for investigator grantsassisting with negotiation of the investigator grants as needed and similar passthrough.
• Works with the project team to establish appropriate controls to ensure thatproject resources and expenses are aligned with budgets.
• Works closely with the functional lead to manage any contract modifications asneeded e.g. out of scope activities
• Provides regular updates to the FSP Functional Lead.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• 5 Years of experience in Clinical Project Management Role
• Hands on experience in CTMS eTMF Study Plan Study Delivery Finance/Budgeting Vendor Management ICF Management Contracts Management and Client Management
• Hands on experience in Onsite Monitoring

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:

Knowledge of the key principles of cross functional project management (Time Quality Cost)
Solid financial acumen and knowledge of budgeting forecasting and fiscal management
Applies a range of negotiation techniques to achieve desired outcomes with evidence of commercial and organizational acumen
Displays effective communication skills (listening oral written) and can communicate in Englishlanguage (oral written)
Good judgment and decision making skills and capable of applying critical and analytical thinkingskills to manage complex/ambiguous situations
Solid interpersonal skills and proven problem solving ability
Flexible and adapts to changing situations
Has the ability to persuade convince and influence or impress others.
Good planning organizational and negotiation skills
Is organized proficient at multi-tasking with good attention to detail
Able to lead motivate and coordinate teams. Coach/mentor team members as appropriate
Able to delegate effectively prioritizes own and workload of project team members
Good understanding of project management principles and applications across multiple industries
Good understanding of resource management
Good relationship building and networking skills to enable working in matrix organizations
Working knowledge of regulatory guidelines and directives
Skilled in process improvement especially as it applies to clinical trials clinical development andproject management
Possesses cross cultural awareness and is able to adapt appropriately
Has an understanding and appreciation of clinical research/development including medical andtherapeutic areas phases and medical terminology
Has experience with leading liaising and coordinating cross-functional project teams
Has knowledge/understanding of clinical development guidelines and directives
Good computer skills to effectively use automated systems and computerized applications such asOutlook Excel Word etc

Working Conditions and Environment:
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Frequently drives to site locations and frequently travels both domestic and international.

Why Join Us

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

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrows breakthroughs.