Program Manager I - Biopharmaceutical

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Middleton, WI

20d•Remote

About The Position

This is a fully remote role supporting our GMP Laboratory in Middleton, WI. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening. The Project Manager I - Labs liaises with PPD's operational departments, affiliates and sponsors. Coordinates (in collaboration with Project Managers) the study setup, maintenance and closure activities for identified protocols and/or study programs. Consults on project management issues and supports overall function of the Project Management group. We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.

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 0 to 2 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines
Effective project management and organizational skills
Good computer skills
General knowledge of clinical trial processes and programs
Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively conduct oral presentations
Demonstrated experience in identification and resolution of technical problems in a professional environment
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with clinical teams
Ability to attain, maintain and apply a working knowledge of applicable procedural documents
Demonstrated positive attitude, enthusiasm toward work, and the ability to work well with others

Responsibilities

Serve as local study coverage for global studies and point of contact for Clinical teams.
Ensure timely completion of study activities and deliverables.
Document communication and actions with sponsors or investigator sites.
Manage existing Batch, Supply Only, and “In Conduct” studies.
Develop new study set-ups as appropriate in collaboration with the Tech Ops group.
Serve as designated backup for PM staff (Centralized) and point of contact coverage for Project Managers when out of office.
Review and prepare with Project Managers in advance of coverage.
Advise Project Managers on procedural and budgetary items and on the necessity for changes due to any subsequent study modifications and/or protocol amendments.
Monitor monthly Budget-to-Burn reviews and contract modifications.
Support the Project Management group with development and implementation of initial study supply orders, including creation of initial supply templates and submission of initial shipment requests to the Supply Chain Management group.
Monitor completion of shipment requests.
Schedule group meetings and teleconferences (internal and external), prepare and distribute agendas, record and distribute minutes as required.
Monitor assignments and adjust priorities and work schedules to meet deadlines and provide high-quality deliverables.
Complete additional tasks needed in support of project, client, and departmental objectives.