Associate Director Project Management

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Join Us as an Associate Director Project Management - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation

The Associate Director Project Management as an Oversight Director role and People Manager role within the Early Development Service.

In this role you will provide strategic leadership of indication- or client-specific portfolios within early development services, ensuring high-quality project delivery, effective risk and issue management, and strong financial and operational performance. This role brings therapeutic expertise to guide project teams, supports proposal strategy, and drives critical thinking in delivery execution. You will lead and develop a high-performing team, overseeing performance, coaching, and career growth, while fostering collaboration, addressing capability gaps, and aligning team development with business needs.

• Lead and manage staff, including hiring, performance management, coaching, development, and employee relations; approve salary actions, resourcing decisions, and employee time, expenses, and leave
• Provide strategic oversight of indication- or client-specific portfolios within early development services, ensuring high-quality project delivery, financial performance, and risk mitigation while empowering Project Leads
• Drive critical thinking and prioritisation in delivery execution, financial negotiations, and issue management
• Contribute to proposal strategy and bid defence, support contract modification processes, and partner with leadership to drive business growth
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align training, coaching, and development needs across teams
• Coach and mentor team members in technical and soft skills, including use of organisational systems, tools, and processes
• Advocate for effective resourcing and balanced project assignments to support both business needs and career development
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and a high-trust team environment while supporting ongoing talent development initiatives

Education & Experience Requirements:

• 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 10+ years).
• Clinical Management experience 5 Plus years
• Proven leadership skills

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong customer service and relationship management skills, with ability to anticipate and prioritise client needs
• Executive presence with solid business acumen
• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills, with a track record of driving results
• Proactive, solutions-focused, with strong risk management capability
• Excellent judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving in complex environments
• Proven ability to drive strategy, customer retention, and continuous improvement
• Effective people leader, skilled in coaching, performance management, and developing high-performing teams
• Change champion with ability to foster collaboration, accountability, and a learning culture

Benefits

Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.

• Health & Wellbeing: Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.

• Flexibility: Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.

• Extra Leave: Benefit from generous leave policies, including the option to purchase additional leave, paid birthday leave, and company paid parental leave.

• Charitable Giving & Volunteering: Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.

• Learning & Development: Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning, workshops, and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.

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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. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.

Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.