Labs Project Manager
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Business and financial project management professionals
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£56,500
(£28.97 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Drive Clinical Innovation. Deliver Scientific Excellence.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll join a global organization at the forefront of clinical research and laboratory science. In partnership with PPD, we support the world’s leading pharmaceutical and biotech organizations—successfully delivering over 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the past five years.
We are seeking a Project Manager – Labs to lead and coordinate central laboratory activities across clinical trial programs. This is a high-impact role requiring strong operational oversight, cross-functional leadership, and client engagement. This is a remote based role.
The Role
The Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between operational departments, affiliates, sponsors, and laboratory teams. You will oversee study setup, maintenance, and close-out activities for assigned clinical protocols and programs, while supporting the broader Project Management function.
Key Responsibilities
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Drive Clinical Innovation. Deliver Scientific Excellence.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll join a global organization at the forefront of clinical research and laboratory science. In partnership with PPD, we support the world’s leading pharmaceutical and biotech organizations—successfully delivering over 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the past five years.
We are seeking a Project Manager – Labs to lead and coordinate central laboratory activities across clinical trial programs. This is a high-impact role requiring strong operational oversight, cross-functional leadership, and client engagement. This is a remote based role.
The Role
The Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between operational departments, affiliates, sponsors, and laboratory teams. You will oversee study setup, maintenance, and close-out activities for assigned clinical protocols and programs, while supporting the broader Project Management function.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary project management lead for assigned clinical trials, including complex, multi-faceted studies.
- Act as the main point of contact for internal laboratory functions and external clients.
- Independently identify, manage, and mitigate study-level risks; escalate cross-functional or significant issues as needed.
- Lead study start-up activities including protocol and amendment review, milestone planning, risk assessments, and budget oversight.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across laboratory operations, logistics, data management, quality, IT, and external vendors to ensure seamless execution.
- Manage study timelines, deliverables, interdependencies, and performance metrics to ensure on-time and high-quality data delivery.
- Maintain accurate project documentation in alignment with SOPs and project management standards.
- Monitor scope, timelines, and financial performance throughout the study lifecycle.
- Support financial oversight including forecasting, budget tracking, burn analysis, and invoice approvals.
- Lead internal and client-facing meetings, ensuring clear agendas, documented decisions, and actionable follow-ups.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification).
- 2–4 years of experience in project management, laboratory operations, clinical research, or a related field.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex studies in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
- Strong project management competencies including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
- Solid understanding of clinical trial processes and central laboratory operations.
- Analytical and solution-oriented mindset with sound decision-making capability.
- Proficiency in project management tools, internal systems, and standard business software.
- Ability to interpret and apply SOPs, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, employee wellbeing is a priority. We foster a supportive environment that enables individuals to thrive both professionally and personally.
- Work is performed in laboratory and/or clinical environments, with exposure to standard office equipment.
- Occasional travel and site visits may be required.
When you join us, you become part of a global organization committed to enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You’ll collaborate with industry-leading experts, contribute to groundbreaking clinical research, and grow within an environment that values innovation, accountability, and continuous development.
If you’re ready to lead complex clinical laboratory projects and make a measurable impact, we encourage you to apply.
Apply today and help deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
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