(Sr) Project Manager - Hematology/Oncology Team - Remote based in the US

ThermoFisher Scientific; Wilmington (NC); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead global Oncology/Hematology trials, accountable for quality, time, and cost. You will be the primary sponsor contact and guide cross-functional teams to meet complex delivery goals while aligning with contracts and regulatory standards.

Key strengths include stakeholder communication, risk management, and a drive for process improvement across regions and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic qualification.
• 8+ years of related experience in clinical project management or similar.
• Experience leading global oncology/hematology trials is highly desired.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary sponsor contact at the project level.
• Drive and own the overall delivery of cross-functional projects (time, cost, quality).
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and budgets.
• Mentor team members and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Mentorship

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CTMS

Preclarus

Clarity

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Seeking candidates with demonstrated experience managing global Oncology/Hematology trials.

The Senior 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. The Senior Project Manager establishes and communicates customer expectations to the project team with minimal direction 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 and managing project(s) of increasing complexity (such as but not limited to: multi-service, multi/region/country, therapeutic complexity, financial scope).

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).

• Drive and own 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.

• Act as a mentor.

• Develop or contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience 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 8+ years’).

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 workload and resources for project team members in a frequently changing environment

• Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills

• Proactive, solutions oriented and adaptable in changing priorities and situations

• In-depth therapeutic area knowledge and clinical development guidelines and directives

• Advanced knowledge of the key principles of cross functional project management (Time, Quality, Cost)

• Effective interpersonal including the ability to lead, motivate and coordinate cross-functional project teams

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to proactively address and prioritize expectations

• Good judgment and decision making skills and proven ability to apply critical and analytical strategic thinking skills to manage complex/ambiguous situations

• Strong negotiation skills with ability to influence others and achieve results, including a cross cultural awareness

• Strong financial acumen with the knowledge and ability to minimize risk by proactively managing and adjusting budgets/forecasts/resources

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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.