• 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.

• Support day-to-day project activities on assigned accounts (timelines, status reports, hot sheets, project routing) with a collaborative mindset • Collaborate with team members to maintain open communication and learn how to anticipate challenges and contribute to solutions • Assist with Workfront tasks, including project setup, tracking and reporting while building familiarity with project setup (planned hours) and processes • Supports programs totaling $1M-$2M. Upon growth in role, may manage up to $1M-$1.5M with oversight. • Support budget tracking and reporting, partnering with seasoned PM team members, Account and Finance to ensure accuracy and profitability. • Engage in mentorship and training opportunities to develop operational and cross departmental knowledge, strengthen collaboration skills, and grow as a project management professional • Promote and adhere to Precision Medicine Group's workplace values known as Precision Principles (Client Service, Purpose, Accountability, Mutual Respect and Collaboration)