Associate Director - Project Management

Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt Ltd is seeking an Assoc Director, Project Manager for FSP work. The role centers on delivering complex cross‑functional projects, maintaining budget discipline, and ensuring regulatory and process compliance in an office/lab environment.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of project management experience, with strong communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities to drive successful patient‑focused programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant academic qualification.
• 8+ years of related project management experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office and clinical trial systems (CTMS, Preclarus, Clarity).
• Strong communication, negotiation and cross‑functional leadership.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines and scope with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact between sponsor and organization at the project level.
• Drive and own overall delivery of cross‑functional projects (time, cost, quality).
• Manage financial stewardship including budgets, contracts, and timelines.
• Define roles, responsibilities and escalation pathways for project leads.
• Establish and manage customer expectations for optimal delivery.
• Lead risk identification and issue resolution; ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Delegation & prioritization

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CTMS

Preclarus

Clarity

Job description

Overview

Assoc Director, Project Manager – FSP Work Schedule Standard (Mon‑Fri) Environmental Conditions Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact between sponsor and organization at the project level.
• Ensure escalation pathways are adhered to internally and externally according to Rules of Engagement.
• Define responsibilities and communication pathways for secondary project leads when scope requires.
• Drive and own overall delivery of cross‑functional projects (time, cost, quality).
• Manage financial stewardship at the project level, including contract understanding, budget alignment, out‑of‑scope activity control, contract modification process negotiations, and timeline execution.
• Establish, communicate, and manage customer expectations for optimal delivery.
• Lead risk identification and issue resolution at the project level (RBQM/RESOLVE).
• Ensure project team compliance with organization policies, SOPs, ICH‑GCP, regulatory and project‑specific requirements.
• Act as a mentor and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
• 8+ years of related experience providing knowledge, skills and abilities to perform job functions.
• Technical and systems competency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and organization systems (CTMS, Preclarus, Clarity).
• Ability to delegate and prioritize workload and resources in a frequently changing environment.
• Effective oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented and adaptable to changing priorities.
• In‑depth therapeutic area knowledge and familiarity with clinical development guidelines and directives.
• Advanced knowledge of key principles of cross‑functional project management (time, quality, cost).
• Strong customer service skills and ability to address and prioritize expectations.
• Solid judgment, decision‑making, and analytical strategic thinking skills for complex/ambiguous situations.
• Strong negotiation skills, cultural awareness, and ability to influence others.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to minimize risk by proactively managing budgets, forecasts and resources.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Work Conditions and Environment

• Work performed in office/lab and/or clinical environment.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential infectious organisms.
• Exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Personal protective equipment required (protective eyewear, garments, gloves).