(Sr) Project Manager - Neuroscience (Rare Disease/Ophthalmology/Neurodegenerative Disorders)

Thermo Fisher Scientific; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in clinical research is seeking (Senior) Project Managers for their Neuroscience Team. This role involves leading projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful therapies. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Neuroscience studies and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management, preferably in Neuroscience.
• Experience with rare diseases and neurodegenerative disorders.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects as the primary sponsor contact, ensuring quality and budget adherence.
• Manage financial aspects and establish communication with sponsors.
• Identify and resolve risks proactively.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CTMS

Preclarus

Clarity

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

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 resources to achieve individual career goals while advancing science through research, development, and delivery of therapies. Our work spans laboratory, digital, and decentralized clinical trial services across 100+ countries, focusing on improving health outcomes for communities worldwide.

Our Project Delivery team within PPD clinical research services manages the technical and operational aspects of clinical trials, ensuring successful project completion. This includes collaborating with functional leads to identify issues and implement solutions, playing a vital role in delivering life-changing therapies.

We are seeking (Senior) Project Managers for our Neuroscience Team in the EMEA region, preferably based in Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania, Czechia, Poland, Ukraine, or Hungary.

Applicants should have experience in the following areas (please specify in your application):

• Rare Diseases: DMD, ALS, FSHD, MG, CMT, Huntington’s Disease, Myotonic Dystrophy, SMA
• Ophthalmology (early phase - PhII): Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Age-related eye diseases
• Neurodegenerative Disorders and Psychiatry: Schizophrenia, Depression, PTSD, Substance Abuse Disorders

Discover Impactful Work: Lead projects as the primary sponsor contact, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget adherence. Establish and communicate customer expectations, lead cross-functional teams, and manage project scope, risks, and compliance.

A Day in the Life:

• Serve as the primary contact between sponsor and organization at the project level.
• Ensure escalation pathways are followed internally and externally.
• Define responsibilities and communication pathways for secondary project leads when applicable.
• Manage financial aspects, including resource alignment, Out of Scope activities, and negotiations.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with sponsors to ensure project success.
• Identify and resolve risks and issues proactively.
• Ensure team compliance with organizational policies, SOPs, ICH-GCP, and regulatory requirements.

Keys to Success:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with relevant experience (~8+ years).
• Experience in Neuroscience studies related to the indicated conditions.
• Proficiency with systems like Microsoft Office, CTMS, Preclarus, Clarity.
• Strong project management, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments.

Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Join us and #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Apply today: http://jobs.thermofisher.com