[Remote] (Sr) Project Manager - Early Phase Trials Team - Remote based in the US

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in healthcare innovation, and they are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in Early Phase Trials. The Project Manager will be accountable for the overall delivery of projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction while managing project complexity.ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary contact between the sponsor and the organization at the project levelEnsure escalation pathways adhered to internally and externally (Rules of Engagement – communication pathways)On projects where the scope requires, ensure clear delineation in responsibilities and communication pathways for secondary project leads (such as lead in a specific region, lead for a specific vendor(s) or subset of delivery)Drive and own the overall delivery of the cross-functional project (time, cost, quality)Ensure financial stewardship at a project level by demonstrating an intimate understanding of the contract, resource alignment to budget, management of Out of Scope activity, drive the Con Mod process/negotiations and team execution to timelinesEstablish, communicate and manage customer expectations to achieve optimal delivery during the projectDrive Risk Identification and Issue Resolution at project level (RBQM/RESOLVE)Ensure project team compliance with organization policies, SOPs, ICH- GCP, regulatory and project specific requirementsDevelop or contribute to process improvement initiativesSkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualificationPrevious experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years')Previous experience working in Early Development (Phase I/Ib)Technical and systems competency, such as computer skills, to include effective use of systems and applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as organization systems (CTMS, Preclarus, Clarity)Ability to delegate and effectively prioritize workload and resources for project team members in a frequently changing environmentEffective oral and written communication and presentation skillsProactive, solutions oriented and adaptable in changing priorities and situationsIn-depth therapeutic area knowledge and clinical development guidelines and directivesAdvanced knowledge of the key principles of cross functional project management (Time, Quality, Cost)Effective interpersonal including the ability to lead, motivate and coordinate cross-functional project teamsStrong customer service skills with the ability to proactively address and prioritize expectationsGood judgment and decision making skills and proven ability to apply critical and analytical strategic thinking skills to manage complex/ambiguous situationsStrong negotiation skills with ability to influence others and achieve results, including a cross cultural awarenessStrong financial acumen with the knowledge and ability to minimize risk by proactively managing and adjusting budgets/forecasts/resourcesAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionCompany OverviewThermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services. It was founded in 1956, and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.thermofisher.com.Company H1B SponsorshipThermo Fisher Scientific has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 33 in 2026, 272 in 2025, 224 in 2024, 233 in 2023, 342 in 2022, 315 in 2021, 227 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.