About Us: Metas Solutions is a professional services firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Metas is a professional services firm that offers technical assistance and consultation to the federal government in the areas of public health capacity building and information technology ideation and implementation. See www.metassolutions.com for further details about us and careers with Metas. Job Description: Metas Solutions has an opening for an experienced IT Project Manager SME - Public Health Terminologist, to develop and implement solutions for software integration projects, coordinates applications across functions or between organizations. Ensures the integration of projects meets the requirements of the organization. Applies specific functional knowledge, working/general industry knowledge. Apply subject matter expertise to public health programs at the state, local, and federal levels. Interpret and implement new and existing standards and apply them to clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological settings. Work with development organizations to develop new standards. Assist with improving the quality of collected and produced data. This position is open to remote delivery anywhere within the U.S., to include the District of Columbia. Responsibilities: - Design and Implement Terminology Solutions: Develop and implement solutions for integrating public health coding systems and standards, such as LOINC, SNOMED, ICD-10, and FHIR, to ensure seamless data exchange and analysis across clinical, laboratory, and epidemiological settings. - Provide Data Standards Strategy and Modernization Support: Offer expert guidance on data standards and vocabulary authoring procedures to support the modernization of terminology tooling at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ensuring data quality and consistency. - Map Laboratory Assays to Vocabulary Standards: Research and map complex scientific and laboratory assays to established vocabulary standards, enabling accurate data collection, analysis, and surveillance in public health settings. - Collaborate with Development Organizations: Work with development organizations to create new standards and improve existing ones, staying up to date with emerging trends and technologies in public health informatics and surveillance. - Analyze and Improve Data Quality: Apply advanced data science expertise to analyze and improve the quality of collected and produced data, promoting effective data collection, analysis, and surveillance in public health programs at the state, local, and federal levels. Qualifications: - BA or BS degree or MA or MS degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or health informatics. - 10+ years of experience as a public health terminologist. - Experience working with public health coding systems and standards, including Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC), Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED), International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10), USCDI+, FHIR or other Health Level 7 (HL7) messaging. - Knowledge of Vocabulary Authoring procedures. - Ability to provide data standards strategy and modernization support for terminology tooling at CDC. - Ability to research and understand complex scientific and laboratory and surveillance nomenclature. - Ability to map laboratory assays to vocabulary standards. - Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements. Additional Qualifications: - Experience in a state, local, or federal public health environment. - Experience with implementing public health standards for health or laboratory systems. - Experience with data management and analysis using tools, including Excel, SQL, SAS, R, or Python. - Experience with PHINVADS. - Knowledge of infectious disease surveillance and informatics. - Ability to apply advanced data science expertise to promote data collection and analysis. Security and Requirements: - Must be eligible to legally work in the United States and can obtain a US Government security clearance (Public Trust 5) within a reasonable period. - Must be able to pass a Federal Background Investigation. - Market competitive salary commensurate with experience and education. - Comprehensive benefits package available, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401K with company match, growth, and promotion opportunities.

• Lead end-to-end project management stages and cross functional coordination for on time progress for defined launch dates of all products in the pipeline • Establish timelines, milestones, critical paths, risk registers, and contingency plans for all launch projects • Manage and facilitate the stage-gate process, ensuring cross-functional readiness at each gate review • Ensure all teams understand their roles, deliverables, timelines, and interdependencies throughout the launch cycle • Oversee all commercialization activities, including product master records, RFP’s, ingredient specifications, production schedules • Maintain accurate records of project decisions, specifications, approvals, and version control across all launch-related documents • Identify project risks early and collaboratively develop mitigation strategies • Support post-launch reviews to evaluate execution, performance vs. forecasts, and improvement opportunities.

Title: Project Manager, Central Labs Location: Remote Kentucky United States of America Full time Remote   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, Central 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 fully remote role supporting our Global Central Laboratories. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US.  Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.    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. - Prepares for and facilitates internal and client-facing meetings, ensuring clear agendas, documented decisions, and actionable follow-ups. - Balance multiple concurrent studies while maintaining compliance, quality, and operational excellence. - Support departmental and client objectives through additional project-related responsibilities as required.   Qualifications:   Education - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification).   Experience - Labs Project Manager I: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience. - Labs Project Manager II: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 3+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience. - Labs Project Manager III: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 7+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.   Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities - Previous experience in dedicated project manager role supporting central laboratory strongly preferred - 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. - Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills. - High degree of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential clinical and business information. - Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Government Acquisition Operations Teams, coordinating directly with Contracting Officers, Program Offices, and stakeholders. • Lead acquisition planning efforts, including drafting Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Objectives (SOO), and evaluation plans. • Conduct executive-level briefings, kickoff meetings, status updates, and acquisition workshops. • Oversee and approve acquisition deliverables such as acquisition plans, solicitation packages, market research reports, evaluation documentation, and source selection materials. • Ensure all deliverables are compliant with FAR, internally consistent, and ready for submission on the first review. • Manage workload distribution and performance across cross-functional acquisition teams, ensuring timely and high-quality outputs. • Lead Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and facilitate collaboration across contracting, program, and stakeholder groups. • Apply Agile methodologies (e.g., sprint planning, backlog management) to acquisition workflows. • Oversee the full acquisition lifecycle, including planning, requirements development, solicitation, evaluation support, and contract administration. • Identify procurement risks, implement mitigation strategies, and drive proactive resolution of issues impacting cost, schedule, or performance. • Track procurement milestones, risks, and workload status using tools such as MS Project and reporting dashboards. • Provide executive-level reporting and maintain visibility into acquisition performance and funding alignment. • Drive process improvements using Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence methodologies. • Lead lessons learned sessions and maintain acquisition templates, tools, and standardized documentation. • Support training initiatives and ensure knowledge transfer across acquisition teams.