Project Manager/Trial Lead - FSP - EMEA

ThermoFisher Scientific; España; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Spain is seeking a Project Manager to lead clinical operations projects and ensure delivery of quality results on time and within budget. You will serve as the primary sponsor contact, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risks, and communicating with stakeholders. This role requires a bachelor's degree and 6+ years in clinical operations management.

Join a global team committed to scientific excellence and make an impact across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification.
• 6+ years in clinical operations management, managing clinical trials per quality, timeline, and budget expectations.
• Experience with project governance, budgeting and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact between the sponsor and the organization at the project level.
• Ensure 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.
• Accountable for the overall delivery of the cross-functional project (time, cost, quality).
• Ensure financial stewardship at a project level by budget alignment, management of Out of Scope, and team execution to timelines.
• Establish, communicate and manage customer expectations to achieve optimal delivery during the project.
• Drive Risk Identification and Issue Resolution at project level (RBQM/RESOLVE).
• Ensure project team compliance with SOPs, ICH-GCP, regulatory and project-specific requirements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CTMS

Preclarus

Clarity

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Join Us as a Project Manager - Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation

The Project Manager serves as the Project Lead and primary sponsor contact and is accountable for the overall delivery of the project (quality, time, cost) on behalf of the organization. Additionally, the Project Manager establishes and communicates customer expectations to the project team and ensures that escalation pathways are adhered to internally and externally. The role involves leading the cross functional project team to meet or exceed deliverables.

The PPD FSP Solution

PPD's Functional Service Provider division partner with and serve as an extension of our PPD team, supporting our customers key functions. We cover customer needs on every level, allowing them to do more with less, with an uncompromising commitment to quality. We deploy the same top-tier talent in ALL engagement models. Exceptionally trained, rigorously supported and technologically empowered to help customers manage capacity and set programs up for success.

Joining within our PPD FSP functional area, allows you to join the renowned PPD CRO and still gain invaluable client dedicated experience.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary contact between the sponsor and the organization at the project level.
• Ensure 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).
• Accountable for 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 timelines.
• Establish, communicate and manage customer expectations to achieve optimal delivery during the project
• Drive Risk Identification and Issue Resolution at project level (RBQM/RESOLVE).
• Ensure project team compliance with organization policies, SOPs, ICH- GCP, regulatory and project specific requirements.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• 6+ years in clinical operations management, managing clinical trials per quality, timeline, and budget expectations,

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

• 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 own and workload of project team members in a frequently changing environment
• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Proactive, solutions oriented and adaptable to changing priorities and situations
• Advanced therapeutic area knowledge and clinical development guidelines and directives
• Strong understanding of the key principles of project management (time, quality, cost), including solid financial acumen
• Sound interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to lead, motivate and coordinate cross-functional project teams
• Good judgment and decision making skills and capable of applying critical and analytical strategic thinking skills to manage complex/ambiguous situations
• Ability to negotiate, persuade and influence others, including a cross cultural awareness.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Work is performed in an office/ laboratory and/or a clinical environment.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.

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.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.