Assoc Director/ Sr. Manager, eCOA – FSP

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Cambridge (MA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking an Associate Director or Senior Project Manager for eCOA. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and optimizing eCOA methodologies in clinical trials. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and substantial experience in project management and eCOA.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of eCOA methodologies and regulatory guidelines.
• At least 5-8 years of Project Management experience.
• Minimum 8 years of eCOA experience in clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in the development of eCOA frameworks.
• Serve as the lead between the sponsor and the organization at the project level.
• Ensure project team compliance with organization policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project Management

eCOA Methodologies

Communication

Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

eCOA, Associate Director or Senior Project Manager, FSP

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.

Position : eCOA, Associate Director or Senior Project Manager, FSP

Location : Remote, US

Discover Impactful Work

Associate Director / Sr. Project Manager, eCOA, a subject matter expert in electronic Clinical Outcome Assessments (eCOA), drives process optimization, standardization, and operational excellence across clinical programs. Collaborating with our Sponsor and their internal team, while also working cross-functionally to enhance & streamline eCOA implementation.

A day in the Life :

This candidate will provide strategic oversight, governance, and continuous process improvements. The eCOA Operations Lead ensures seamless delivery across many platforms:

• Lead cross-functional teams in the development, optimization, and execution of eCOA frameworks to ensure efficiency, compliance, and seamless trial execution.
• Serve as the lead between the sponsor and the organization at the project level.
• Establish and maintain governance and operational models to drive eCOA standardization, ensuring global consistency across the portfolio.
• Develop and implement process documentation and oversight frameworks for eCOA governance, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal quality standards.
• On projects where scope requires, ensure clear responsibilities and communication pathways for secondary project leads (such as regional leads, vendor leads, etc.).
• Provide ongoing internal advisory support to key stakeholders, offering insights on eCOA advancements, challenges, and regulatory landscapes.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, regulatory updates, and technological advancements, proactively adapting strategies to maintain compliance and competitive advantage.
• Drive and lead the overall delivery of cross-functional projects.
• Ensure project team compliance with organization policies, SOPs, ICH-GCP, regulatory, and project-specific requirements.

Qualifications, Education & Skills Needed for this Role :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant academic/vocational qualifications.
• Expert knowledge of eCOA methodologies and regulatory guidelines (ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA).
• At least 5-8 years of Project Management experience.
• Minimum 8 years of eCOA experience in clinical trials within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with direct eCOA responsibilities.
• Proven expertise in system implementation, vendor management, and process development of eCOA.
• Deep understanding of eCOA systems, technical implementations, and operational workflows.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• In-depth understanding of clinical development processes and regulatory frameworks governing eCOA solutions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.