Principal Program Manager

Life Technologies

Full-time - Mid Level

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The position at Thermo Fisher Scientific involves providing focused program management services to pharmaceutical development programs, acting as the primary liaison and client account lead. The role requires overseeing project coordination, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. The successful candidate will work closely with laboratory management and various stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes in clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and coordination of client portfolio for high value or pivotal client account studies.
• Acts as the primary liaison between the client, business development, and the project team.
• Monitors project status, timelines, and budgets to ensure deliverables meet customer expectations.
• Facilitates the flow of technical and clinical laboratory information to all stakeholders.
• Prepares study specifications documents and maintains an updated study master file with version controls.
• Ensures compliance with FDA and Good Clinical Practice guidelines and PPD SOPs.
• Educates Investigator sites by delivering protocol-specific lab procedures presentations during meetings.
• Controls and manages day-to-day activities during the clinical trial to resolve issues and answer queries.
• Consults with IT and data management groups in the design and implementation of new software relevant to project management activities.
• Prepares accurate invoices and coordinates billing for the client's portfolio of projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
• 8+ years of experience in project management or related field.
• Knowledge and proficiency in analytical chemistry technologies and business acumen.
• Understanding of lab study project management, including stability, QC, and method development.
• Excellent problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proven organizational and negotiation skills.
• Extensive knowledge in project management and budgeting.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively.
• Strong client relationship management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in clinical trial management.
• Familiarity with ICH guidelines, USP requirements, and FDA guidance.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Annual incentive plan bonus
• Healthcare benefits
• Range of employee benefits
• Career and development prospects
• Innovative company culture