Lead Project Manager

clarioclinical; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible and paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance and wellness

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is seeking a Lead Project Manager to guide clinical research programs from planning through closeout. You will lead project teams, manage client relationships, and ensure delivery of high-quality services on time and within budget.

You will mentor staff, maintain training records, and ensure SOP compliance while coordinating with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver accurate reports and updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5–10 years of project management experience in regulated healthcare.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting revenue, and controlling scope.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Project Management staff, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and development.
• Ensure training records are maintained and SOPs followed.
• Coordinate regular team meetings for communication, workload, and forecasting.
• Independently manage planning, setup, monitoring, and closeout of clinical programs and studies.
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver reports and updates.
• Monitor timelines, budgets, revenue forecasts, scope changes, and invoice reconciliation.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and elevate issues as needed.
• Lead internal and external discussions to promote collaboration and execution of contractual commitments.
• Resolve client concerns through structured problem-solving and maintain issue tracking.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Budget forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project reporting tools

Job description

At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, we help bring life-changing therapies to patients faster through innovative clinical trial solutions and data-driven insights. As a Lead Project Manager, you will play a critical role in leading project teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring the successful delivery of clinical research programs. If you are a collaborative leader with a passion for operational excellence and customer success, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible and paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Life and disability insurance

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage Project Management staff, including coaching, mentoring, career development, performance management, and competency development.
• Ensure team members are appropriately trained, training records are maintained, and departmental quality standards and standard operating procedures are followed.
• Coordinate regular team meetings to support communication, workload management, resource planning, and operational forecasting.
• Independently manage the planning, setup, monitoring, and closeout phases of clinical programs and studies, ensuring delivery of high-quality services on time and within budget.
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to gather requirements, develop study documentation, coordinate study materials and equipment, and deliver accurate reports and project updates.
• Monitor study timelines, budgets, revenue forecasts, scope changes, and invoice reconciliation activities to ensure financial and operational success.
• Proactively identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and elevate issues when appropriate.
• Lead internal and external discussions to promote collaboration, effective communication, and successful execution of contractual commitments.
• Resolve client concerns through structured problem-solving approaches and maintain issue tracking documentation to ensure timely resolution.
• Support operational readiness initiatives, strategic departmental objectives, training activities, client presentations, and business development opportunities as needed.

What We Look For

• Bachelor's degree and demonstrated project management experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research, or related healthcare industry.
• 5 to 10 years of experience managing projects, programs, or studies within a regulated environment.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of the drug development process and clinical research operations.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting revenue, and overseeing scope and financial controls.
• Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management, customer relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project-related reporting tools.
• Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to quality, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Valid passport and ability to travel up to approximately 20% as business needs require.

At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It's a cause that unites and inspires us. It's why we come to work-and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.

Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description represent the major responsibilities of the position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required. Clario reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of Clario. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

The Department Head has the discretion to hire personnel with a combination of experience and education, which may vary from the above listed qualifications.