Global Lead Project Manager (FSP)

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Wilmington, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Us as a Senior Project Manager - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation. Lead or support study operational strategy and planning and oversee execution of select clinical studies (global/regional and/or local country) for assigned clinical program(s), supporting clinical strategy defined in Clinical Development Plan. In close collaboration with the Clinical Operations Program Lead (COPL) and the Clinical Operations Manager (COM) (if applicable): Support or oversee the execution of select study/ies in assigned clinical program(s) in compliance with quality standards (including ICH GCP, local regulations and Client SOPs), on schedule and on budget. Oversee Strategic Partners and/or other CROs and other vendors to meet the client obligations described in ICH-GCP and client business objectives. Studies may include but are not limited to PTA (Post Trial Access), RATIO (R&D Asset Transition and Integration Office), those in wind down, etc. More than one study and/or more than one program may be assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent required; Life Sciences preferred.
Skills: Knowledge in global regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research, including but not limited to US CFR, EU CTD, and ICH GCP. Awareness of local country requirements is also required.
Demonstrated successful experience in project/program management and matrix leadership
E.g. timeline/budget management
E.g. Risk identification and management
Works independently and is highly organized
Good communication skills
Excellent teamwork, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, including experience with Leading cross-functional teams, vendor selection and oversight
Experience managing recruitment challenges and boosting enrollment
Fluent business English (oral and written)
Experience: 8+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research organization, including 3+ years clinical study management/oversight, including significant study management support experience (e.g. clinical trial assistant/associate or lead CRA).
2+ years of experience in global lead project management field.
Oncology experience is required (as lead PM or Lead CTM).
Extensive ICF experience required (on a country and site level).
Experience could include either early phase clinical studies or Phase 2 and 3 studies and global/international studies or programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in more than one therapeutic area is advantageous.
Advanced degree(s) (e.g., Master or Doctorate) and relevant training or experience (e.g., fellowship. internships, etc.) may be considered to supplement experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Accountable for planning and operational strategy and execution for assigned clinical trials
Provides subject matter expertise and operational input into protocol synopsis, final protocol and other study related documents
Challenges study team to ensure operational feasibility, inclusive of patient and site burden
Supports budget development and ensures impacts are adequately addressed
Participates in country and site feasibility/selection process, with a focus on providing country insights, alignment and therapeutic expertise to ensure alignment between study execution plan and program strategy
Develops and manages study timelines
Challenges study team to ensure timelines meet the needs of the clinical development plan
Ensures new team members and vendors are appropriately onboarded
Identifies and oversees trial risk and mitigation
Leader of the cross functional study team
During Early Engagement with Strategic Partner(s) and/or other CROs, lead the development of the Operational Strategy in preparation for Operational Strategy Review; focus on ensuring accurate assumptions are applied and robust risk management plans are in place
Provide oversight/support/guidance to Strategic partners/CRO to ensure study issues are addressed and resolved rapidly
Supports/reviews study budget planning and management and accountable for external spend related to study execution.
Works closely with COM (if applicable) and COPL, Global Program Management, and Finance to ensure on a regular basis that budgets, enrollment, and gaiting are accurate; Communicates study status, cost and issues to COM and COPL; serve as escalation point for all vendors managed by Strategic Partner and/or other CROs
Oversee Strategic Partners/CRO/vendor selection, budget and contract negotiation, and proper supervision of performance for all activities assigned to a Strategic Partner/CRO/vendor for assigned studies, including escalation of issues to governance committees when warranted; Specific areas of sponsor oversight include, but are not limited to:
Review and approval of key monitoring documents/plans, periodic review of outputs, decisions and actions related to monitoring
Conduct Oversight Monitoring Visits, as applicable
Review and endorsement of relevant study plans, as applicable
Study team meeting management and attendance when necessary; regular review of meeting agendas and minutes
Review of outcomes/actions related to protocol deviations review; primary purpose of review is to support the identification of trends across sites and/or the study
Documented review and monitoring of issues, risks and decisions at the study level and implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies
Review and ownership of trial operational data (e.g. CTMS)
Review and provide oversight of internal trial reports
In partnership with data management, review and pressure test all database timelines and plans; ensure strong linkage between the strategy (i.e., filing/registration, data generation, etc.) with the tactical plan for database lock and CSR.
Support data review for database lock and CSR writing and review (including appendices)
Collect/review/File study documents in support of the trial master file (TMF)
Collect/review/File study documents in support of the regulatory filing
Responsible for overseeing study financial reconciliation
Ensure studies are “inspection ready” at all times; may be involved in regulatory inspections by preparing for and/or attending the inspections.
Site relationship management
Review and provide oversight of trial audits
Proper and timely follow up to audit findings and CAPAs
Preparation for Agency inspections, including document readiness, tracking, storyboard development and other pertinent documents and preparations